Filter monitoring is a core task of differential pressure gauges - the differential pressure increases as soon as the filter becomes clogged. The measuring instruments thus signal when the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced. The efficiency of such a solution can be …
Safety
SIL-certified: Functional safety with mechanical switches
| July Yang | Know-howMechanical pressure and temperature switches perform sensitive tasks in safety-relevant applications, e.g. the safety function and monitoring of limit values. Their functional safety must be guaranteed accordingly. This is always the case if the instruments fulfil …
MTTF and MTTFD – What is the difference?
| Arndt W. Jahns | Know-howThe MTTF value is a term from the field of risk analysis & risk evaluation. The exact meaning is m ean t ime t o f ailure or simply the mean life of a component. The MTTF has gained particular relevance due to EN ISO 13849-1. In accordance with this standard, …
The ELMS1 overload protection saves lives
| Markus Heidl | ApplicationsThere is always a lot going on in a port like Antwerp. Ships arrive, they are unloaded and loaded, ships leave again – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All as fast as possible, because time is money. In Antwerp in 2018, a container throughput of …
What role do valves play in plant safety?
| Daniele Maniero | Know-howThe reliability of a valve is essential for the safety of the entire plant. Almost all pressure measuring instruments work in conjunction with a valve or a combination of valves. The choice of a high-quality valve is not only essential to ensure the accuracy of the …