Offshore Level Sensors
In order to gain accurate wave height measurement offshore production and drilling facilities must be kept in the same place even in rough seas where there can be waves up to 30 metres high.
Environmental factors such as waves and winds are measured and GPs navigation data clearly evaluated.
“Freefall lifeboats” are attached to the platform to enable people to make a quick gateaway from the floating oil production facility in case of emergencies.
This would be released at the right moment so that it hits the highest point of the wave reducing the impact forces for passengers and material.
In addition to recording level measurement, VEGAPULS 62 level sensor also lends itself well for wave height measurement. With its measuring range of up to 75 metres it can be used for this purpose on any drilling platform. Unaffected by wind, temperature and fog, it ensures dependable measurement under all conditions.
Even in the heaviest swells, VEGAPULS 62 level sensor works reliably and safeguards the lives of the operating personnel.
VEGA VEGAPULS 62 – suitable for hazardous areas with ATEX certification
Accurate Level Measurement & Pressure Monitoring In The Pharmaceutical Industry
VEGA Level & Pressure Measurement For The Petrochemical Industry
Accurate Level Measurement Of Liquefied Gas
For further information about Level Measurement visit VEGA Level Sensors
VEGA Level Sensors – Continuous, Point Level & Pressure Measurement
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, distribute Explosion Proof & Hazardous Area Process Instrumentation Equipment (ATEX & IECEx Certified): this includes industrial measurement probes, humidity sensors, data loggers, handheld instruments and transmitters for temperature measurement and monitoring of relative humidity. Additionally, hazardous area instrumentation is also available for monitoring carbon dioxide, differential and process pressure, flow, dew point, water activity and analog signals.
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Thorne & Derrick International are your single-source supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D provide an outstanding service to UK and international customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
T&D supply utilities, power, renewable energy, construction, rail, manufacturing, food/beverage, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries – distributing 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers from multi-million pound stocks. Since 1985 we have established a solid reputation based on service, integrity and trust.
T&D specialise in providing specialist heating for industrial and hazardous areas including Eltherm’s heat tracing cables and heated hoses.
Today T&D present a guest blog from Eltherm’s Commercial Manager Daniel Court on the benefits of using heated hoses.
Handling of pressurised liquids, gasses and viscous substances at elevated process temperatures is a very common requirement throughout the manufacturing and process sectors, but all too often in a scheme design, the linkage between a trace heated pipework system and the point of dispensing of the heated product is an aspect which is not considered during the design process, or is left for addressing once the rest of the system is built and in place. The solution to this issue is a speciality of Eltherm.
Eltherm pressure hoses can maintain stationary or flowing product at temperatures up to 250°C in a PTFE hose and with pressures up to 500 bar; depending upon the diameter of the hose and the required temperature. With a stainless steel carrier hose, temperatures of 500°C are in fact possible.
Flexibility is often a crucial aspect of such applications, whether simply to enable the hose to be fitted around other stationary items, or to allow vigorous and regular movement, for example when used with robotic applications.
For this reason, Eltherm apply a braided pressure relief construction tiered from one to three layers, ensuring that enough protection is provided for any given application, but also providing for a flexible and dependable means of scaling up the pressure withstand characteristics of the hose against a given specification.
This approach ensures that Eltherm hoses maintain strict design control from low pressure to high pressure applications, with all key parameters including thermal conductivity, durability and flexibility being optimised accordingly.
A further step taken is to spiral a spacer cord in a bifilar pattern along with the heating cable, ensuring that the heating cable can’t bunch up when the cable is flexed. This has two key benefits.
Firstly, the heating cable remains in place even while the heated hose is flexed, allowing for a uniform bend radius and reducing the risk of heating cable breakage.
Secondly, it avoids hot-spots occurring. Heated hoses may need to employ considerable heating power in order to maintain a given target temperature.
If the heating cables bunch together, this will result in an uneven heat distribution and worst still, if the heating cable spirals touch each other, this could result in the overheating or failure of the cable. The spacer cord eliminates this issue.
A range of thermal insulations are then applied over the traced hose, depending upon the specifics of the application.
Highly flexible fleece layers can be used indoors where a moisture free work environment can be assumed. Closed cell foam is an option for outdoor applications, or where the hose may come into contact with liquids.
The outer sheath or casing of the heated hose is also considered on an application specific basis.
A range of heated hose solutions are applied as standard, from nylon braiding, through to corrugated plastic (including anti-static options) and finally to stainless steel options. Cable exit and entry is also fully flexible and can be specified to fulfil even the most arduous of connectivity requirements.
Handling materials at elevated pressures and temperatures is an involved subject, but the provision of a highly engineered and tailored solution, presented in a plug-and-play format need not be.
With the fundamentals of the system requirements being understood upfront, Eltherm can produce an effective heated hose solution to almost any industrial application.
Flexible Heated Hoses For Analytic Gas Emission Applications
Thorne & Derrick provide a complete portfolio of Electric Process & Trace Heating Solutions for Industrial, Hazardous Area & Explosive Atmospheres,
Specialist Distributors of Electrical Heating, Lighting, Power & Process Instrumentation Equipment to deliver significant safety and reliability improvements in the Industrial, Explosive Atmosphere & Energy sectors.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas with ATEX & IECEx Certification & DSEAR Regulatory Compliance.
Industries Supplied | Process, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Utility (Water, Gas & Electricity), Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Renewable, Rail, Datacentre, Battery Storage
Product Categories | Electric Heating | Lighting | Control Panels | Confined Space Safety | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Control Stations | Motor Starters Gas Detection | Security Access Control | Duct Seals | Cable Accessories LV HV | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars | High Voltage Electrical Equipment | Joints Terminations Connectors MV HV
In the Oil and Gas industry monitoring the mud flow in the return line is essential to stop the solid matter from causing a blockage when the mud is flowing back from the borehole. The mud return system needs to be carefully monitored using VEGA level sensors to ensure there is no damage to the drilling head or interruptions to production.
Using the VEGAPULS 62 non contact radar level sensor makes the mud flow measurement contact free and requires minimal maintenance.
VEGAPULS 62 mud flow sensor is mounted parallel to the pipeline and is able to determine the flow by measuring the level in the pipeline. After being deflected by 90° the microwaves are sent through an opening in the return line.
VEGAPULS 62’s non contact radar level sensors are the ideal solution as it enables the mud flow in the return line to be unaffected by blockages caused by parts of the sensor or other fittings.
For more information about on the VEGA Radar Level Measurement Instruments suitable for use in the oil and gas industry please contact T&D’s sales office today.
Radar Level Measurement – How Does It Work?
Guided Wave Radar Level Sensor – How Does it Work?
VEGAFLEX 81 – Guided Wave Radar Level Measurement – Ammonia Receiving Tanks
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, distribute Explosion Proof & Hazardous Area Process Instrumentation Equipment (ATEX & IECEx Certified): this includes industrial measurement probes, humidity sensors, data loggers, handheld instruments and transmitters for temperature measurement and monitoring of relative humidity. Additionally, hazardous area instrumentation is also available for monitoring carbon dioxide, differential and process pressure, flow, dew point, water activity and analog signals.
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ABOUT US
Thorne & Derrick International are your single-source supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D provide an outstanding service to UK and international customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
T&D supply utilities, power, renewable energy, construction, rail, manufacturing, food/beverage, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries – distributing 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers from multi-million pound stocks. Since 1985 we have established a solid reputation based on service, integrity and trust.
ASCO Valves
By Chris Dodds : estimated reading time 3 minutes
ASCO have developed the 212 series of solenoid valves to include 3/8” and 1” pipe sizes.
This ASCO solenoid valve range is specifically designed for use in commercial and industrial applications, such as in conditioning systems and water purification.
The ASCO 212 series of solenoid valves has the highest pressure (up to 150 psi) and highest temperature ratings (180°F) on the valve market.
The ASCO 212 solenoid valve series has NSF International Certification accredited by the Standard Council of Canada and ANSI: NSF 61 for
drinking water, NSF 169 (special purpose food equipment and devices) and NSF 372 (lead-free).
ASCO 212 solenoid valves are designed to meet the criteria for section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
The 212 series of ASCO solenoid valves are ideal for the following applications:
ASCO series 212 composite solenoid valves utilise the FasN Connection System providing reliable and secure connections.
ASCO Solenoid Valves 212
T&D are an Approved Distributor and Stockist for ASCO valves including the 212 composite valve series as well as other ranges of solenoid valves for safe and hazardous areas – this includes spool valves and operators.
ATEX Valves Certified For Hazardous Area Flow Control
ASCO introduces the new 212 series composite valve – the 212 series composite valve is designed for use in water purification and water treatment applications, specifically within the membrane based filtration system application. The new ASCO 212 series composite valve is ideal for use in mid-size Reverse Osmosis Systems applications where lead free and NSF approved constructions are required. The ASCO 212 series composite valves are available in 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ pipe sizes.
ASCO 212 Composite Solenoid Valve
Reverse Osmosis is a water filtration process in which dissolved inorganic solids (such as salts) are removed from a solution (such as water) – this is accomplished by household water pressure pushing the tap water through a semi-permeable membrane.
Reverse Osmosis Flow Chart
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ASCO Numatics, the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation, flow control, and pneumatics solutions, has introduced the 212 Series of composite solenoid valves that incorporate the new FasN™ universal connection system. ASCO 212 Series valves have been designed specifically for water purification and conditioning systems in commercial and industrial applications.
ASCO Valve is the worldwide leader in high quality solenoid valves.
ASCO products are utilized on a wide array of applications to control the flow of air, gas, water, oil and steam.
ATEX Solenoid Valves – ASCO Valves for International Hazardous Area Installations
ASCO Valves – Selecting & Ordering The Correct Valve
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Electrical & Process Instrumentation Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of Hazardous Area & Explosion Proof Equipment with IECEx & ATEX Certifications to the onshore and offshore oil, gas, petrochemicals and process industries.
We supply major UK and international infrastructure projects and also MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) requirements for both planned and unplanned plant shutdowns – we react with a rapid response to customer demand to ensure downtime is minimised and reliable Power, Light & Heat is restored or provided.
Working closely with clients and our supply chain we can assess the condition and degradation of your hazardous area installations and implement specifications to manage the planned replacement of legacy equipment conformant with international classifications including ATEX and IECEx.
Key Product Categories: Control Panels | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace Cables & Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Fire Detection & Detectors | Heat Detectors | Electrical Heating & Heaters
➡ Also Process Instrumentation Products: Ashcroft Pressure Gauges | ASCO Valves | Katronic Flow Meters | KROHNE Flow Meters | VEGA Level Sensors | Rotronic Temperature & Humidity Sensors | SIKA Pressure Gauges
VEGA VEGASON Ultrasonic Level Measurement – Suitable For Hazardous Area Applications
In non-contact ultrasonic level measurement, short ultrasonic pulses in the range of 10 – 70kHz are emitted from the transducer in the direction of the medium, which then reflects them back.
The time it takes form emission to reception is proportional to the level in the vessel.
Ultrasonic level measurement is an ideal solution for both liquids and solids.
Non-contact ultrasonic level sensors operate independently of medium properties and can even penetrate dusty environments.
Ultrasonic level transmitters can be used to measure most liquids and solids providing accurate level indication in storage or process applications and can be used in temperatures up to 150°C and at pressures up to 3bar.
Ultrasonic level transmitters are unaffected by changes in product density and conductivity – transmitters use linearization software to calculate level versus shape and are able to provide a direct output of volume unaffected by changes to product density, conductivity and is temperature compensated for changes in the speed of sound.
T&D recommend the range of VEGASON ultrasonic level sensors for accurate level measurement in a wide range of applications.
VEGA Sensors have over 30 years industry experience and are able to offer ultrasonic level transmitters for measuring spans from 100mm up to 70m in both non-hazardous and hazardous area locations.
The superior performance of the VEGA VEGASON range mean that cost benefits can be achieved as there is no need to invest in more expensive transducer systems.
VEGA ultrasonic level sensors use Echofox® a dynamic signal processing software, proven in use on almost 100,000 applications worldwide.
Even the lowest cost systems have this sophisticated system to handle obstructions, agitator blades and false signals for most ultrasonic level measurement applications.
VEGA VEGASON ultrasonic level transmitters fit easily in your process, mounted from the top, fitting sizes start from 1½” BSP with options on longer range solids devices for aiming swivels, flanges and special mounting brackets.
| VEGA VEGASON 61 | VEGA VEGASON 62 | VEGA VEGASON 63 |
Measuring Distance – 5 m Temperature -40 to 80°C Pressure – 0.2 to 2 bar |
Measuring Distance – 8 m Temperature -40 to 80°C Pressure – 0.2 to 2 bar |
Measuring Distance – 15 m Temperature -40 to 80°C Pressure – 0.2 to 1 bar |
For more information on the VEGA VEGASON ultrasonic level measurement instruments that T&D can offer please download the brochure or contact us to speak to one of our technical sales engineers – we can help the selection, specification and supply of industrial and hazardous area level sensors.
VEGA Process Instrumentation – VEGA Level & Pressure Sensors
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, distribute Explosion Proof & Hazardous Area Process Instrumentation Equipment (ATEX & IECEx Certified): this includes industrial measurement probes, humidity sensors, data loggers, handheld instruments and transmitters for temperature measurement and monitoring of relative humidity. Additionally, hazardous area instrumentation is also available for monitoring carbon dioxide, differential and process pressure, flow, dew point, water activity and analog signals.
Radar Level Measurement – How Does It Work?
Guided Wave Radar Level Sensor – How Does it Work?
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Thorne & Derrick International are your single-source supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D provide an outstanding service to UK and international customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
T&D supply utilities, power, renewable energy, construction, rail, manufacturing, food/beverage, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries – distributing 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers from multi-million pound stocks. Since 1985 we have established a solid reputation based on service, integrity and trust.
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