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Now is the Time to Pay Attention to Your Plant's Steam System!
Flowserve Valtek FlowTop GS General Service Globe Control Valve
Designed from the ground up, the Flowserve Valtek FlowTop GS has achieved optimum performance at the minimum total cost with easy and quick maintenance. Available in globe style design with interval flanges designed to B1634, it is available in sizes from 1/2 inch to 6-inch class 150 to 300 with a diaphragm actuator. The positioner can be mounted directly to the valve.
Flowserve Valtek FlowTop GS design features include:
- PTFE packing as standard with optional PTFE live loaded to ISO 15848-1.
- A robust bonnet design.
- Seat retainer clamps and the seat ring with no threads for easy removal.
- Standard shutoff that's better than class 4, and no lapping required.
- Zero leakage between the seat and body for less maintenance.
- A stainless steel packing follower.
- Stable post guiding for no galling in the flow area.
- Precisely machined contours on the plug head, providing optional reduced trims.
- Excellent flow characteristics and a high flow globe valve body.
For more information, call Swanson Flo now at 800-288-7926 or visit their website at https://swansonflo.com.
Move Over Ultrasonics, Radar Level Transmitters are Better Choice for Dry Bulk Solids
Ultrasonic level transmitters used in dry bulk solids level monitoring are starting to be eclipsed. Radar technology is now so good that it can get a signal and level or distance off of very unreflective media such as polypropylene pellets. Compared to ultrasonics, radar is often more reliable, easier to use, and has lower maintenance requirements. Check out this video from Swanson Flo highlighting the Schneider Electric LR64 and LR65 radar level transmitters.
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Bronkhorst Mini Cori-Flow™ Coriolis Mass Flow Meters & Controllers
Mass Flow Measurement of low flow rates, independent of fluid properties.
With the development of the mini CORI-FLOW™ series Bronkhorst achieved a technological breakthrough in Coriolis mass flow measurements and control, by realizing a compact, cost-effective Coriolis Mass Flow Meter/Controller for accurate measurement and control of (very) low flow rates. The unique design of the miniature Coriolis sensor features unsurpassed performance, even with changing operating conditions in pressure, temperature, density, conductivity and viscosity.
Contrary to many other Coriolis flow meters on the market, mini CORI-FLOW™ offers integrated PID control and close-coupled control valves or pumps, thus constituting very compact, cost- and space-saving, precise Coriolis Mass Flow Controllers.
For more information about Bronkhorst Mass Flow Meters and Controllers, contact Swanson Flo. Call them at 800-288-7926 or visit their website at https://swansonflo.com.
Understanding the Operation of a Steam Filter with Integral Cyclone Separator: An Inside Look at the TLV SF1
In regular piping systems, steam carries large quantities of entrained material. With TLV's SF1 Separator Filter, heating efficiency and product quality is greatly improved by removing condensate, dirt and scale.
The TLV SF1 SF1 Separator Filter is a filter with integral cyclone separator. The cyclone separator (98% separation ratio) eliminates condensate, dirt and scale before filtering. This extends the filter maintenance cycle. Compared to a filter without a built-in cyclone separator, the time between required maintenance is improved nearly three times. The cyclone separator also supplies dry steam, eliminating water spots.
The TLV SF1 is made from all stainless steel construction and includes an easy to clean 5-layer sintered wire mesh filter that maintains an extremely low pressure drop for extended periods. The unit is compact and lightweight, with a ferrule joint clamp facilitates easy cleaning.
For more information about the TLV products in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, or Michigan, contact Swanson Flo. Call us at 800-288-7926 or visit our website at https://swansonflo.com.
Excellent Article: Specifying a Thermal Gas Flowmeter for Gases
There are important factors to consider when defining a thermal mass flowmeter to ensure precision and performance in a gas flow application.
A thermal mass flowmeter has numerous advantages over other technologies for measuring the mass flow rate and consumption of gases. Featuring wide rangeability, pressure independence, extreme low-end sensitivity and ease of installation, they have become widely popular for countless commercial, industrial and environmental applications. Furthermore, by offering a variety of configurations and outputs, TMFMs provide the flexibility and economy to accommodate mostly any type of gas flow application.
To use a TMFM to its fullest potential, give thoughtful consideration to the installation location, the meter’s flow body and which features are best for the application.
Here is an excellent full text article from Flowcontrolnetwork.com, authored by Sage Metering President Bob Steinberg, titled "Specifying a Thermal Mass Flowmeter for Gases".
The topics it covers are:
- What is mass flow?
- Why is mass flow important?
- 9 benefits of thermal mass flowmeters
- Importance of proper installation
- Selecting the proper meter and specifications
- Wiring considerations
- Applications to avoid
For more information about Sage Metering products, contact Swanson Flo. Call them at 800-288-7926 or visit their website at https://swansonflo.com.
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