Span Pac H2O-R moisture-standard generators create known calibration standards for trace moisture in reactive gases, including chlorine and HCl. They employ the standard additions technique, in which a small flow of dry inert gas flows over a permeation tube to create a base moisture standard. Measured amounts of the base mixture are then added to a flow of the reactive gas to create the standard. Permeation tubes cover concentrations ranging from 100 ppm. Multi-point calibrations over a 400:1 range are easily achieved at any concentration level.

The Model VIP is a patent-pending flow conditioner designed to maximize flowmeter performance with minimal pressure drop. It combines tab-type flow-conditioning technology in a thin, insertion-panel-type device that is easy to install. Tab-type flow conditioning is said to greatly reduce pressure drop compared to alternative approaches based on tube bundles, screens and perforated plates. The Model VIP achieves needed flow conditioning just three pipe diameters downstream from a flow disturbance to achieve the symmetrical and swirl-free flow profile required by the flowmeter.

Model DR05 paddle-wheel flow sensors are available to measure the flow of liquids with low viscosity similar to water. The flow sensor consists of a section of polypropylene pipe fitted with a paddle wheel that extends into the flowing liquid. The rotary motion of the plastic paddle wheel is detected by a Hall sensor, which provides output as a series of pulses whose frequency is directly proportional to the flowrate. Alternatively, the pulsed output can be converted into a 4-20-mA signal.

AerOpak mineral-insulated thermocouple cables are available with various sheath materials, including stainless steel, Hastelloy, and Inconel, that are suitable for use in harsh, corrosive, and other hazardous environments at temperatures to 2,600°F. The cables are comprised of thermocouple or conductor wires that are insulated with compacted ceramic powder and then drawn and encased in a seamless metallic sheath. They come in sizes ranging from 0.020 in. to 0.750 in. o.d. and can be supplied in lengths of 1,000 ft or more.

The Haver Tyler CPA 2-1 photo-optical particle size and shape analyzer measures dry, free-flowing and nonagglomerating particles in the laboratory. In 3–5 min, it performs an analysis that would take 15–20 min to do with a test sieve and shaker. The latter method measures particles indirectly by calculating the percentage of a selected standard size in a representative sample, whereas the CPA 2-1 accurately counts and measures each individual particle in real-time. It has user-friendly software that correlates the raw particle-count data to the sieving distribution curve for comparison.

The XSE process gage series is suitable for pressure applications in refining, petrochemical and chemical plants. These rugged gages are available in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, Monel, and copper alloy. Their Bourdon tube design reduces stress, allowing a gage to undergo 10 million or more pressure cycles during its service life. Their excellent resistance to vibration and pulsation reduces downtime.

The Traceable dissolved oxygen pen withstands severe lab and harsh plant environments and has a long service life. It has a water-resistant acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic housing with an O-ring seal and membrane keypad. The pen’s high-contrast, easy-to-read liquid crystal display has a luminescent backlight that can be read in total darkness and uses 0.375-in-high digits to simultaneously display both oxygen concentration and temperature. The unit recalls minimum and maximum readings at the press of a button. The pen measures 1.5-in. dia. by 8-in. long, and weighs 5 oz.

The LD 682 seal cooler is an economical mechanical-seal support system that reduces emissions and increases both safety and reliability by controlling the temperature of the seal. Its Type 316 stainless steel cooling coil provides corrosion resistance, which reduces total lifecycle costs. This coil can be used where the process-side pressure is high because it has a wall thickness of 0.095 in. (2.41 mm). This helps meet operational and hydrostatic test pressure requirements for most applications.

This presetting tool adjusts tubing ferrules prior to final assembly into a fitting. To use it, the installer first secures the tool in a vise, then removes the protective nut and assembles the fitting nut and ferrules loosely onto the tool. Then the tubing is inserted through the nut and ferrules until it settles in the bottom of the preset tool. After this, the tubing with the nut and ferrules can be removed from the body of the preset tool. Suitable for use in tight spaces and/or hard-to-reach areas, the tool is made from carbon steel and is available in sizes 0.625 in. and larger.

The LabNavigator hand-held analytical meter collects a wide range of data for the lab, plant, or field. It takes data from many types of sensors, including pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), ion-selective electrode (ISE), turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, force/impact, gas detection, and soil moisture sensors, as well as calorimeters and spectrophotometers. It has a vivid color touch screen and real-time graphing capabilities.