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WirelessHART(tm) technology online

A detailed technical overview on WirelessHART(tm) technology, the new wireless communication standard for process measurement and control applications, is now available for viewing at the HART® Communication Foundation (HCF) website (www.hartcomm.org).

Smart positioning with HART protocols

UK-based manufacturer Midland-ACS, has developed a control system capable of operating in the harsh environment of gas turbine heat recovery systems destined for the Al Shaheen oil field in Qatar.

India Marketing Committee established

The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the establishment of an India marketing committee.

2007 HART Plant of the Year Award

The HART® Communication Foundation will accept entries for the 2007 HART Plant of the Year Award through 30 June.

V-port ball valves

New Triac "V" Series control port ball valves from A-T Controls deliver consistent flow control with the simplicity and sealing features of a ball valve.

Preferred Supplier status

Parker Instrumentation has won Preferred Supplier status for instrumentation manifolds from the process transmitter company, Yokogawa Europe bv.

Severn and Invensys form alliance

Severn Unival, the control valve service and support business in the Severn Glocon Group, has formed an alliance with Invensys Process Systems to provide a fully integrated management, performance enhancement and delivery service for the operators of process control assets.

Rotork orders for gas developments

In the latest of several similar contracts in the Middle East, Rotork electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators have been ordered for two major new gas developments in the UAE.

Argentina-Colombia: hydroelectric project

Mr Julio Cobos, Governor of the Argentine province of Mendoza, has recently presided over the opening of the economic bid from Argentine-Colombian joint venture Ingetec-Inconas-Jaime Lande to carry out the 90MW Portezuelo Del Viento hydroelectric project studies.

New CPV valves and fittings brochure

For critical liquid or gas process applications to 10,000psi, CPV Manufacturing offers a broad range of valve and fitting systems that provide reliable "leakproof" operation.