Omron introduces Switch Mode Power Supply S8EX. New S8EX Series of Switch-mode Power Supply Boards:

• A peak current of twice the rated output current for models with 24-V or 48-V outputs.

• Wide-range input power: 100 to 240 VAC

For details please download the datasheet

8314 Series Three-Way Direct Acting General Service Valves to Include Larger Orifice Sizes and the Electronically Enhanced Solenoid Valve Series Expands its Product Offering

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY, January 19, 2012 -ASCO Numatics, the world's leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation, flow control, and pneumatics solutions, has expanded the 8314 Series three-way direct acting general service solenoid valves to include larger orifice sizes and the 8314 Series three-way direct acting electronically enhanced solenoid valve series expands its product offering.

8314 Series three-way direct acting general service expansion includes the addition of a 1/4 inch pipe size with 5/32, 7/32, and 9/32 orifice sizes, with pressure ratings ranging from 8 psi to 150 psi depending on the construction type.

For further details please click 'ASCO Expands Three-Way Direct Acting Offering'

Quebec, Canada, February 1, 2012 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announces the introduction of the new MB-Rx in-situ Reaction Monitor for research laboratories and pilot plants in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

The MB-Rx is a plug-and-play solution designed around the key concepts of analytical performance, reliability and simplicity. This robust analyzer provides real-time insight into chemical reaction dynamics. Key parameters such as kinetics over different phases, reagent consumption and the synthesis of products and by-products can be assessed in real time.

The MB-Rx features a rugged Hastelloy ATR probe and an intuitive software interface that also allows for rapid set-up of experiment templates. The analyzer’s compact footprint allows it to fit inside crowded fume hoods, providing convenient access to reactors. Permanently aligned optics and a light source with an average lifespan of 10 years make the MB-Rx virtually maintenance-free. In addition, it does not use hygroscopic optics or a cryogenic detector, thus eliminating the need for optical purging, desiccant cartridges, liquid nitrogen or Stirling coolers.

'ABB introduces the new MB-Rx for in-situ reaction monitoring'

A recent trial has proven that Endress+Hauser temperature probes with thermowells made from a new alloy can withstand extreme temperatures up to 1000ºC that are typically found in the furnace of an energy-from-waste facility.

Temperature: a critical measurement in a harsh environment

In energy-from-waste plants furnace temperature is a critical measurement. By burning the waste at an optimum temperature the release of harmful emissions is avoided. In order to accurately record the temperature in the furnace, three or more temperature thermowells are inserted into the furnace directly above the flame. Due to the incredibly harsh conditions in the furnace, conventional probes made from Incoly 800HT alloy will typically fail after three or four months of service. As the probes are sited in an elevated position, changing them can be difficult. In addition, each time the furnace is opened there is the possibility that cooler air will enter or that hot gases will escape, both of which can decrease the efficiency of the process and cause health and safety concerns.