Mechanical pressure and temperature switches perform sensitive tasks in safety-relevant applications, e.g. monitoring limit values. Their functional safety must be guaranteed accordingly. This is always the case if the instruments fulfil the requirements of the …
The 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, …
There 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 …
The 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 …
Gasification reactors, due to their harsh process conditions, place high demands on the instruments used there. Many manufacturers have reacted to this and adapted their products correspondingly. But what are the optimisation possibilities for thermocouples for use at …
