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Brown Stock Washing

Posted by TechStar on Apr 3, 2018 2:40:00 PM

Brown Stock Washing might happen at very early stage in the paper making process, but it is an important step as it will affect all the subsequent production stages, the economics of the mill as well as the end quality of the product, the paper. 

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Topics: K-Patents

The Negative Effects of a Lack of Training in the Workplace

Posted by TechStar on Mar 29, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Employees can contribute to the success of your company when they are trained to perform their jobs according to industry standards. In their recent article, The Houston Chronicle talks about the negative effects when there is a lack of training in the workplace.

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Yokogawa Releases Device Lifecycle Management

Posted by TechStar on Mar 21, 2018 8:00:00 AM

A new IIoT service for the cloud-based management of device information and a key to success in digital asset management

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces the introduction*1 of Device Lifecycle Management, a new IIoT cloud-based service for the management of information on plant assets. This is an information management support service for the digitized asset data of the IIoT era. The Device Lifecycle Management service allows customers to digitalize the management of all device information and helps customers to improve the efficiency of plant maintenance management and the quality of data management.

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Topics: Yokogawa

What You Need to Know About Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry

Posted by TechStar on Mar 14, 2018 10:30:00 AM

For more than 100 years, the safety experts at MSA have been protecting people at work against the dangers of toxic and combustible gases, explosions and fires, trips and falls, loud noises, flying debris, dust, and more. If you’re responsible for plant and/or process safety in the oil and gas industry, MSA is there to help you prevent accidents. This blog introduces the basics of maintaining a safe work environment in the oil and gas industry. It is a quick-start tool, which is intended to point you in the right direction and not an all-inclusive safety manual. Our teams are ready to help you take the next steps with more detailed information when you’re ready to talk about your company’s needs.

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Topics: MSA, Safety

Benefits of Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meters Over Other Flow Measurement Technologies

Posted by TechStar on Mar 6, 2018 3:29:00 PM

There are many benefits to using Thermal Mass Gas Flow Meters over other flow measurement technologies.

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Topics: Fox Thermal, Thermal Gas Mass Flow Meters

HIX and HIT: HART Isolators

Posted by TechStar on Feb 27, 2018 1:00:00 PM

Moore Industries’ HART® Isolators provide highly economical solutions to common and costly problems that plague many of today’s “smart” process loops. Protect and enhance your HART investment with the 2-wire (loop powered) HIX or the 4-wire (line-mains powered) HIT.

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Topics: Moore Industries

Yokogawa 2018 Portfolio Brochure

Posted by TechStar on Feb 21, 2018 2:00:00 PM

Yokogawa just released their new brochure that features their entire product line. 

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Topics: Yokogawa, Product Line

5 Reasons to Train Your Employees

Posted by TechStar on Feb 6, 2018 9:55:36 AM

If you want to create and retain the top talent in the industry, training should be a top priority within your company. In fact, untrained employees take 6x longer to preform the same tasks as trained employees. Still not convinced? Here are the top 5 reasons you should train employees:

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Topics: Training

Heater Differential Temperature Monitoring and Alarming Using Associated IS

Posted by TechStar on Jan 23, 2018 9:00:00 AM

ChallengeMeasure inlet and outlet temperature of a process heater using existing three-wire RTDs and provide a 4-20mA process variable signal, representing the differential temperature across the heater, to a local alarm trip for heater protection and share that differential temperature signal with the Basic Process Control System (BPCS). The measurements are in a hazardous area and plant standards require the use of a certified IS system.

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Topics: Moore Industries, Differential Temperature Monitoring

Now Available – The Chillgard® 5000 Monitor

Posted by TechStar on Jan 22, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Introducing the new Chillgard® 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor!  Using MSA’s patented photoacoustic infrared (PAIR) technology to detect leaks at the earliest level of 1 part per million (ppm), the Chillgard 5000 keeps facilities in compliance with ASHRAE Standard 15 for optimal safety in mechanical equipment rooms.

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Topics: MSA, Leak Detection

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