Instrumentation

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry refers to the array of tools, devices, and systems utilized to monitor, regulate, and control the functioning of valves and actuators within various industrial setups. This category serves as an essential guide and repository of knowledge pertaining to the instrumentation segment of the industry.

The instrumentation category encapsulates the vast and intricate world of devices and systems that facilitate the precise control and monitoring of valves and actuators. In the modern industry landscape, instrumentation extends beyond mere control to encompass diagnostics, analytics, and integration with advanced automation systems. These instruments are crucial in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and optimal performance of valve and actuator assemblies in various industries including oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, and more.

Interfac’s explosion proof cabinets for refineries

Outdoor enclosure company Intertec has launched a new range of explosion proof cabinets to protect field instrumentation operating in hazardous areas.

Frames completes Petrobras FPSO work

MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a MODEC, Inc. group company awarded Frames a contract for supplying one subsea hydraulic power unit (HPU) package, 14 production well control Racks, 8 water injection well control racks and accessory equipment for the Petrobras FPSO Cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes MV29.

Summit Valve and Controls Inc. represents Noshok

Summit Valve and Controls Inc., a well-known name in the distribution and service of industrial and municipal valves and automation products has announced the addition of Noshok, Inc.

MRC Global agrees to sell OCTG business

MRC Global Inc., the global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings and related products and services to the energy industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. OCTG business to Sooner Pipe, LLC, a subsidiary of Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America, Inc.

Bürkert instrumentation products

BM Engineering’s full range of Bürkert instrumentation products includes temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters.

Instrumentation services enhance plant reliability

Siemens is offering a new service for the calibration of measuring devices in process instrumentation. This enhances the reliability, availability and lifespan of field devices, thereby ensuring a high quality product.

Honeywell to build LPG processing plant for PV Gas

Honeywell announced that it will supply a 250 mmscfd modular gas processing plant and advanced automation systems to PetroVietnam subsidiary, PV Gas.

PV Gas, Vietnam's primary gas provider, will use Honeywell UOP's modular gas processing plant to separate liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from natural gas at its Ca’ Mau facility near the southern tip of Vietnam.

Keppel secures contracts worth SGD 125M

In Singapore, Keppel O&M's wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) has secured two conversion contracts, the first is for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Floating Storage Unit (FSU) vessel awarded by Armada Floating Gas Storage Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bumi Armada Berhad (Bumi Armada); the second is for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel awarded by Yinson Production (West Africa) Pte Ltd (Yinson), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yinson Holdings Berhad.

SOR releases three new products

SOR Inc. has introduced three new valve and controller products to their comprehensive measurement and control line of instrumentation – 1450 close-coupled control valve, 1451 “freezeless” control valve and 1600 series liquid level controller.

Hayward flow expands NVA series

Hayward Flow Control has expanded its NVA Series Needles Valves and now includes CPVC and PVDF materials. With these additional materials to the line, the NVA Series increases the range of applications and services where they can used, be it higher temperatures or hi-purity.

Instrumentation

The instrumentation segment within the valve and actuation industry remains at the forefront of fostering efficiency, safety, and innovation in various industrial landscapes. Acting as the central nervous system of valve operations, instrumentation encompasses an ever-evolving array of technologies and tools designed to optimize, control, and monitor valve and actuator functions. From sensor technologies facilitating real-time monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools paving the way for predictive maintenance, this category highlights the industry’s strides towards integrating intelligent solutions in contemporary infrastructures.

As we steer into a future marked by Industry 4.0, the realm of instrumentation stands as a testament to human ingenuity, continually redefining the paradigms of operational excellence and safety. The instrumentation category serves not just as a repository of the latest developments, but also as a beacon, guiding professionals towards adopting more sustainable, efficient, and integrated approaches in valve and actuation management. By staying tuned to the advancements in this category, stakeholders can navigate the complexities of modern industrial ecosystems with informed perspectives, harnessing the full potential of instrumentation in driving growth and innovation in the valve and actuation industry.

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry serves as the nerve center of modern industrial operations, fostering precision, efficiency, and safety. As technology evolves, the category promises to bring forth more advanced and integrated solutions, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and safer industrial environments. Keeping abreast with developments in this category equips industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to leverage the full potential of modern valve and actuator systems.