Metso valve solutions provide corrosion free control of sea water for mining project in Chile.

Sierra Gorda Sociedad Contractual Minera (SCM)are executing a copper/molybdenum desert mining project in Chile. The Atacama Desert in Antofagasta region, North of Chile is one of the driest regions on earth. Precipitation is extremely rare and there is no surface water at the project area. Therefore, the project will rely heavily on sea water delivered via a 350 kilometer long pipeline from the Pacific Ocean. The Sierra Gorda mining facility is expected to process 110,000 tons per day (t/d) of mineral and its operations will begin late in 2014. The anticipated life of the project is 21 years and the equipment supplied must have a 25-year life expectancy. The engineers at SCM had to choose a vendor who could address the challenges of the project including its harsh conditions. They turned to Metso to supply state of the art control and on/off valves to be used to control the flow of process that make-up water for a variety of applications in the mine. To combat the highly corrosive effects of seawater, Metso engineered valves constructed of SMO254tm austenitic stainless steel, which are highly resistant to the effects of chlorides. Metso also deployed 54 Neles V-port segment control valves from 1" to 12", on/off valves from 3" to 18" (with Series B1, QPX pneumatic actuators or BIFFI electric actuators) as well as numerous Jamesbury ball valves. Metso and its team of process automation and flow control experts were able to deliver business solutions to the customer that improved their productivity, lowered risks and optimized costs over the lifecycle of the plant. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

GE's RTOI software turns process plant data into improved productivity, reliability & Profitability.

Siemens Sitrans FM MAG 8000 offers wireless solutions for improved productivity in the water industry.

The water industry is increasingly dependent on mobile technology to maximize productivity in the most efficient manner possible. Siemens is proud to offer the most accurate and compact wireless solution on the market the MAG 8000 water meters. The wireless communication module logs all flow measurement data from the MAG 8000 and transmits it to a designated recipient via email or SMS at customizable intervals throughout the day. This has resulted in optimized flow performance and maximized productivity. The MAG 8000 automatically keeps the operator up-to-date regardless of location and makes it possible to change the settings without visiting the site. Some of the salient features are it is the only GSM/GPRS module to utilize an open-integration OPC server for data storage and viewing, eliminating the need for costly and complex proprietary software. The dust and waterproof nature of the IP68 enclosure ensures durability and flexibility in installation. GSM/GPRS communication module features the same power management concept as the MAG 8000. This includes the ability to calculate total system consumption. The innovative battery arrangement ensures a long lifetime of up to 7 years for the standard lithium batteries despite added power demands. Water being a vital resource to the human population, the environment and the global economy, it is paramount to ensure the continuous preservation of this valuable commodity. The battery-operated MAG 8000 electromagnetic flowmeters from Siemens are the preferred solution for such varied tasks as water distribution, revenue metering and crop irrigation. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

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Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6205’s remote-mount is an ideal solution for the nuclear energy industry.

Emerson recently introduced the remote mount digital valve controller, which separates the Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6205’s travel sensing and controlling segments helping it meet extreme temperature, vibration valve demands. Emerson’s Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6205 remote-mount digital valve controller is an innovative solution for applications in which accessibility, extreme temperatures (up to 120°C / 250°F), extreme vibration or confined space make integral mounting difficult or impractical. Industries such as pulp and paper and nuclear power have typically prefered to isolate valve mounted instruments from harsh environments. With the DVC6205, only the valve position feedback is mounted on the control valve, while the remainder of the digital valve controller can be mounted over 300 feet away in a less severe or more accessible environment.The remote valve mounted feedback unit utilizes the patented FIELDVUE linkage-less, non-contact feedback technology in which physical contact has been eliminated between the valve stem and the instrument. With no linkage to wear, loosen, corrode or vibrate, the feedback unit can withstand the plant’s operating extremes. With over one million units installed worldwide, FIELDVUE digital valve controllers prove highly suited to difficult process environments where they provide unmatched valve operation. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

GE 4sight SaaS calibration management software improves process efficiency, reduces running costs.

Emerson Rosemount 8800 Vortex flowmeters improve process efficiency, productivity, plant safety.

BillerudKorsnäs is a world-leading manufacturer of strong primary fiber-based packaging material in Sweden. The mill had previously used a magnetic flow meter to measure the flow of white liquor used in a pulp digester. This technology is frequently used for this type of application, however it was unsuccessful in this case because the flowmeter was occasionally subjected to a significant vacuum that partially collapsed the liner. This caused the magmeter to read a higher flow rate, resulting in too little alkali input which reduced digester performance. As the process could not be stopped outside the scheduled shutdown period, it was not possible to replace the meter immediately. The company was looking for a reliable solution to overcome these challenges and turned to Emerson. They installed the Rosemount 8800 Vortex flowmeter which are not typically considered for this application, as the fluid contains solids and fibers that would clog the crevices and ports common to traditional vortex flowmeters, impacting the meter performance. However, the unique design of the Rosemount 8800 Vortex eliminates crevices and ports and thus eliminates the risk of clogging. In addition, the 8800 is balanced so it is not affected by vibrations in the pipes that are typical in mill applications. The resulting flow measurement is accurate, stable and reliable. Finally the accurate flow measurements from Rosemount 8800 Vortex flowmeters translated to more consistent pulp quality and a lower cost per tonne of pulp saving the company millions of dollars. The mill also reduced maintenance costs considerably by eliminating the need to remove and clean the failed flowmeter. Thus BillerudKorsnäs achieved improved process efficiency, productivity and better safety for their process plant.DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

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Technomatix Software from Siemens helps Curtiss-Wright reduce manufacturing cycle time by 50%

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and overhauls products for motion control and flow control applications. Curtiss-Wright offers the industry’s broadest product set including graphic cards, I/O cards, digital signal processors used on air, ground and military platforms. Curtiss-Wright management recently set an ambitious target of achieving a 50 percent cycle time reduction over the course of two years. As part of that effort, Embedded Computing is doing everything it can to streamline its production process. The management decided to implement Technomatix MES Electronic software from Siemens which issues and tracks work orders but also goes the extra step of including the information needed for manufacturing (design files, drawings and bills of material), which it accesses from the other applications. Tecnomatix delivers this information electronically to manufacturing engineers and shop floor personnel, eliminating the labour that used to be required to obtain and distribute these documents.The Siemens Tecnomatix solution tracks a circuit card through the production process, monitoring work in progress and collecting quality data along the way. Quality data from Tecnomatix flows back to SAP for cost management evaluations. While Tecnomatix updates SAP, there is a cost saving which does not require data to be re-entered into SAP. Finally Embedded Computing has eliminated approximately 40 percent of the nonvalue added activities on the production floor since implementing this manufacturing execution system. These efforts have contributed to a 25 percent reduction in cycle time in a year, putting the company on track to reach its 50 percent target in two years. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan