Plant Engineering - November 01, 1999
1999 Product Of The Year Compressed Air - Oil/water separator exceeds regulations
- Exhausters efficiently use compressed air
- Compressor requires less maintenance
- Air dryers cycle to save energy
- Compressor operates in high ambient temperatures
- Smart electronics control air dryer
- Dryers handle varying operating cycles
- Aftercoolers handle dirty coolant
- Ice-bank saves air dryer energy
- Control regulates purge cycle to prolong desiccant life
- Packaged air compressors have optional cooling
- Air dryers reduce operating costs
- Compressor saves energy over wide operating range
- Rental package installs outdoors
- Air compressors save energy
- Large capacity oil-free compressor resists corrosion
Construction, Buildings, and Grounds - Door combines high-speed and hygienics
- Siding/roofing panels now offered in green translucent
- Goal post prevents fork lift damage
- Soft edge door improves safety and reliability
- Dock door handles temperature extremes
- Rolling door features see-through visibility
Control Equipment - Workstation manages networked enterprise
- Touch button eases repetitive motion concerns
- Thin client computer cuts HMI and SCADA costs
- Network bridge provides Ethernet-based DAQ solution
Electric Motors, Drives, and Controls - Mini inverter offers versatile controls for small motors
- Protection relay maximizes motor operation
- Remote monitor provides access to motor information
- Vector drive for small motors installs easily
Electrical Power - Poke-through provides multiple connections
- Software analyzes harmonic distortion problems
- Multifunction protective relay reduces wiring
- Rollers make pulling cable easier and faster
- Low-voltage power circuit breakers are upgradeable
- Busway allows easy connections while energized
- Data accumulator connects to Ethernet LAN
- Battery condition monitor warns of trouble
- Digital multimeters include real-time clock
- Digital meter checks energy and power quality
- Software manages electrical distribution system
Environment, Safety, and Health - Fire suppression system extinguishes quickly
- Boots provide protection from extreme heat and flame
- Multi-gas monitor excels in harsh environments
- Rust removal spray is safe and easily applied
- Breathing tube converts respirators
- Filters upgrade dust collector performance
- Device crushes spent fluorescent lamps
- Accessory changes safety glasses into goggles
- Protection device arrests a free fall within inches
- Wash water recycling system is highly economical
- Chain hoist assembly simplifies testing of fire doors
Fluid Handling - Cart transports and filters oil
- Digital pump monitors output remotely
- Turbine agitator is easily customized
- Pressure booster station provides portable pump capacity
- Pump tubing has long life at high pressure
- Diaphragm valves offer safety and compact size
- Horizontal drum siphon removes almost all fluid
- Injection pumps increase reliability and accuracy
- Flowmeter measures liquids, gases, and slurries
- Cryogenic pump seal has long life and low cost
- Submersible pump has built-in protection
- Flowmeter mounts on outside of pipe
- Air system improves diaphragm pump performance
- Turbine seal reduces steam losses
- Lined pumps cut costs and lead times
- Pump/trap combo fits into limited spaces
- Software analyzes complex piping systems
- Colloid mill is clean, quiet, and precise
General and Maintenance Software - CD teaches basic theory of vibration analysis
- Software lets users create maintenance programs
- Integrated suite simplifies sizing and analysis
- Software expedites communication to employees
- Program lets operators see the process on plant floor
- Asset management program is internet-based
- Document management system works over the internet
- Electronic catalog delivers parts data
- Integrated system analyzes machine efficiency
- Software offers e-commerce solution to procurement cycle
- EAM software provides web portal for universal access
- Handheld unit assigns jobs via e-mail
- Software connects buyers with suppliers via internet
- Web browser interface gives users CMMS access
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning - Refrigerant scale features high resolution and accuracy
- Clean generator produces chemical-free steam
- Electric heater offers fast thermal response and long life
- Ceiling fan moves air gently over large areas
- Vortex water purification system uses no chemicals
- Chiller control system reduces start-up time
Instruments - Online monitoring system uses Ethernet connections
- Photoelectric sensors reliable and easy to install
- Automated pressure calibrator is fast and accurate
- Software system covers all aspects of plant design
- Monitoring system requires no field adjustments
- Intelligence and Wizards simplify data collector use
- Flowmeter combines performance and simple operation
- Phone system operates over wireless LANs
- Temperature transmitter features accuracy and custom display
- Portable counter uses laboratory analysis technology
- Thermal imager built for permanent installation
- Dual transducer design heightens sensor accuracy
- Calibrator combines electronic and pressure functions
- Handheld IR camera meets any PdM program need
- Temperature transmitters offer improved accuracy
- Digital multimeter measures voltage and resistance
Lighting - Low-wattage metal halide lamp saves energy
- HPS lamp signals when it needs replacement
- Add-on switches HID lamps between high and low
- Dual technology lighting control self adjusts
- Metal halide lamps provide more light for fewer watts
- Dimming system saves money on HID lighting
- Emergency lighting inverter prevents interruptions
Maintenance Products - Drain cleaner uses auto feeds
- Diagnostic data collectors display results in real time
- Easy-to-apply aerosols create slip-resistant surfaces
- High-temp grease has drop point of 630 deg F
- Jumbo wipers offer alternative to towels and rags
Maintenance Tools and Equipment - Articulating boom maneuvers in narrow aisles
- Combination wrench offers anti-slip design
- Cord reel equipped with ratchet lock
- Flashlights use dual on/off pushbutton switch
- Laser-based system aligns rollers
- Plasma cutter handles 3/8-in. thick metal
- High-speed camera does motion analysis
- Angle grinder features new motor technology
- Hole cutters come with quick-change feature
- Bi-energy boom reaches over 40 ft
- Handheld grinders work horizontally and vertically
Material Handling - Restraint safely holds nearly all trailers
- Lift truck improves safety and productivity
- Package motorizes jib crane rotation
- Keyless ignition controls driver access
- Pulverizer tailored to match system requirements
- System automates conveyor applications
- Control monitors overload on conveyor drive
- Portable winch lifts and pulls
- Elevating transporter rolls to where needed
- Lift and tilt table provides faster loading
- Crane system meets Seismic Zone 4 requirements
Power Transmission - Reducer features wobble-free bushing system
- Tools serve as temperature monitor for bearing heaters
- Air breathers extend component life
- System monitors vibration and temperature
- Software simplifies drive selection
- Worm gear reducer sealed for life
- Hose fittings used for high-pressure applications
- Laser aligns sheaves, pulleys, and sprockets
- No-skive coupling reduces assembly time
- Seals replace conventional packing
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