April 2016

X-Ray and microfilm pieces. All images courtesy of ARO.
Instrumentation

Closed-loop control in silver recycling

April 8, 2016
United DMS makes use of an integrated diaphragm pump and controller combination.
Figure 2. Peak and average kVA load. All graphics courtesy of Schaffner
Asset Management

Resolving harmonic problems with power quality analysis

April 8, 2016
Active harmonic filters (AHF) are power quality devices that monitor a nonlinear load and dynamically provide precisely controlled current, helping prevent distortion in a power...
A 6-inch wide, two-color thermal printer. All images courtesy of Peak-Ryzex Inc.
Bagging & Packaging

GHS labeling requirements learning curve, then and now

April 8, 2016
In June 2015, another Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) deadline passed — a deadline that called for all chemical manufacturers and...
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Asset Management

Secure hardware and software for network challenges

April 8, 2016
At a basic level three fundamental principles should be considered to ensure the protection and security of an IIoT network: protect the data, secure the communication and enable...
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Instrumentation

Process automation, the Internet of Things and what IPV6 will mean to all of us

April 8, 2016
As the second decade of the 21st century comes to an end, the outstanding trend may be that basic information technology is becoming more deeply embedded in machines, equipment...