Plant Services - May 2008 - (Page 64) PRODUCT PICKS pump meetS SpaCe ChallengeS The Vertical Pump is designed for applications where space is at a premium. Its compact, vertical, close-coupled design fits in confined areas and can be flange-mounted to closed tanks or affixed to mounting beams above open tanks. With its inlet submerged, the pump pulls fluid from the bottom of the vessel and discharges it at the surface for further processing. Designed for low-NPSH applications, it offers a flow range of 20 gpm to 350 gpm, pressure to 150 psi, depths to 20 ft., low shear fluid transfer, and superior handling of abrasives, high viscosity and high solids in a space-saving, design that allows simple mechanical seal replacement without removing the pump from the sump or from its mount. Moyno Software SimplifieS SCCr CalCulationS OSCAR v. 2.0 SCCR compliance software now allows users to save and edit electrical panel designs, offers a more intuitive process flow, and graphically displays the circuit as each component is entered. The award-winning online software easily guides the user through entering the electrical panel’s components for supply, feeder, sub-feeder, branch and tap circuits. This allows panel designers to comply quickly and accurately with 2008 NEC and UL508A Supplement SB for shortcircuit current-rating equipment marking requirements for assembly SCCR of control panels [409.110], machinery electrical panels [670.3(A)] and HVAC equipment [440.4(B)]. (877) 4UMOYNO www.moyno.com Beam up Safely PSEN op2S/4S low-cost, single-beam light barriers use either an infrared or laser beam. Both conform to BS EN 954-1, Category 2, 3 or 4, and are approved for EN61496-1 and IEC61496-2. LEDs in each unit assist with commissioning and troubleshooting, and diagnostics are further improved by linking to the company’s modular safety controller or programmable safety system. Infrared units have a maximum operating range of 8 m and a response time of 1.5 ms; the laser version has an extended range of 40 m and a response time of 320 microseconds. Cooper Bussmann (636) 527-3877 www.cooperbussmann.com VaC without VaC For use where electricity is unsafe or unavailable, the CFM A15 and A17 pneumatic vacuums have as much suction as their electric counterparts. Pressurized air is driven though a venturi inside the vacs to produce powerful suction. With no moving parts or electric motors, the units are low-maintenance, as well as compact and maneuverable for confined spaces and transportation to remote locations. The larger CFM A17 can handle heavy-duty chores, features a large 26-gal. tank and can be equipped to collect liquids and other wet, hazardous materials. Both machines are quiet, have an external filter shaker to prevent premature clogging, are available in stainless steel and can be fitted with optional HEPA filters and an array of antistatic filters and accessories. Pilz Automation Safety LLC www.pilzusa.com flowmeter CompulSiVe aBout aCCuraCy The M-PULSe multi-path ultrasonic liquid flow measurement system exceeds measurement standards for liquid petroleum products with accuracy better than 0.10% (repeatability 0.05%), surpassing the APIrequired custody transfer specification of 0.15% and ensuring less lost and unaccounted-for product. It’s designed to consume less power and further reduce overall operating costs. Changes in viscosity don’t require recalibration, and a compact design allows a shorter pipe length for installation. Strong performance results are achieved with the flow conditioner placed only five pipe diameters upstream of the meter. Other features include a flow computer with required API-approved algorithms and software; nonmetallic transducer diaphragms to resist corrosion; meter spool sizes from 4 in. to 16 in. and ability to log flow data, alarms and audit trails, as well as various batching options. Nilfisk (610) 647-6420 www.nilfiskcfm.com Thermo Scientific (800) 678-5599 www.thermo.com/m-pulse www.PLANTSERVICES.com May 2008 64 http://www.moyno.com http://www.cooperbussmann.com http://www.pilzusa.com http://www.nilfiskcfm.com http://www.thermo.com/m-pulse http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com
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