Blogs and News
Knick’s MemoRail: Revolutionizing Analytical Transmitters
MemoRail is the first genuinely compact, digital analyser for measuring pH values, ORP, conductivity, oxygen and temperature with Memosens sensors.
Valveworld 2024
DP-Flow Ltd is excited to support FIRST GMBH at Valve World 2024! We’re here to connect with industry professionals from the UK interested in exploring the powerful CONVAL engineering software. Stop by our stand to learn how CONVAL can enhance your valve and process engineering projects. See you there!
CONVAL TOOLBOX
Exploring CONVAL: Essential Tools for Engineering from F.I.R.S.T. GmbH
Available from DP-Flow Ltd
CONVAL by F.I.R.S.T. GmbH is a specialized software platform designed for process engineering tasks, known for its comprehensive toolset that streamlines technical calculations in industrial applications. From sizing control valves to analyzing thermodynamic properties, CONVAL integrates various modules and features that enhance accuracy, productivity, and ease of use. Here’s a look at the key tools within CONVAL:
The Value of Enhanced Sensor Diagnostics
The Value of Enhanced Sensor Diagnostics
How many pH sensors did we throw away last month?
Remember the days when a terrible noise from the engine compartment or the smell of burning oil signalled a problem with your car? Before cars had built-in diagnostics, we didn’t just discard our vehicles; we took them to a mechanic for evaluation and repair.
Schneider Electric’s S Series FoxCal Technology Stands Out as a Game-Changer
Schneider Electric’s S Series FoxCal Technology Stands Out as a Game-Changer
In the realm of process instrumentation, accuracy and reliability are paramount. Schneider Electric’s S Series FoxCal technology offers unparalleled precision and efficiency for various industrial applications.
DP-Flow - Schneider Electric Process Instrumentation Partners
DP-Flow - Schneider Electric Process Instrumentation Partners
In the dynamic world of industrial automation and control, having reliable partners is crucial for success. DP-Flow Ltd is a key distributor for Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions. This partnership promises to bring significant benefits to industries seeking innovative and efficient solutions.
Exciting News: New Orders for Pneumatic Model 40P Recorders and Model 43AP Controllers!
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently received significant orders for our pneumatic Model 40P recorders and Model 43AP controllers. This development underscores the continued relevance and demand for high-quality pneumatic instrumentation in today’s industrial landscape.
Dual Chamber Orifice Plates
Optimizing Performance with Dual Chamber Orifice Spares and Calibration Services
In industries where precision flow measurement is critical, dual chamber orifice meters play a vital role in ensuring accuracy and reliability. These meters, commonly used in oil and gas, chemical, and other process industries, provide essential data for flow monitoring and control. However, like any mechanical component, they require regular maintenance, calibration, and access to spare parts to operate at their best.
Exciting News: New Orders for Pneumatic Model 40P Recorders and Model 43AP Controllers!
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently received significant orders for our pneumatic Model 40P recorders and Model 43AP controllers. This development underscores the continued relevance and demand for high-quality pneumatic instrumentation in today’s industrial landscape.
DP-Flow Ltd to attend WWEM 2024 at the NEC
**DP-Flow Ltd to Showcase Knick GmbH and Asystom SAS at WWEM 2024: Leading Solutions in Monitoring and Measurement**
DP-Flow Ltd, the official UK representative for **Knick GmbH** and **Asystom SAS**, is excited to present their innovative technologies at the **Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) 2024** event. Held in Birmingham, UK, this prestigious event will bring together key players in environmental monitoring and industrial process management.
WWEM
DP Flow are at WWEM this year.
Come and see us to talk about instrumentation, calibrations and service.
We cover flow, pressure, temperature, analytical, CBM vibration, wireless (MESH and STAR)
3/4" COMPACQ Meter run ships out for application at University
DP Flow Ship out a 3/4" meter run for a university today for use in a research lab.
The CompaQ Meter Run from DP-Flow Ltd is a compact, all-in-one flow measurement solution for liquids, gases, and steam. It operates on the differential pressure principle, integrating a transmitter and 3-way manifold valve directly onto the orifice assembly for simplified installation and improved safety. Key features include high accuracy, versatility across various industries, and customization options in materials, plate shapes, and connection types. It adheres to ISO and ASME standards, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding environments.
Why the SE554 and SE555 Sensors from Knick Stand Out
In industries where precision, durability, and reliability are paramount, selecting the right sensors for measuring key parameters like pH and redox potential can make all the difference. The SE554 and SE555 sensors from Knick, known for their exceptional build quality and performance, have become industry benchmarks for these critical measurements. Let’s explore why these sensors are so highly regarded and how they benefit various industrial applications.
Uniclean 700 Series - Modular control system for automated pH sensor cleaning
In many measurement applications, pH sensors are prone to contamination, corrosion, and abrasion. To maintain their effectiveness, regular cleaning is essential. However, fully automated sensor maintenance systems have often been too costly for widespread use.
Automatic Sensor Cleaning with a Modular Approach
Knick has introduced the Uniclean 700 series, a modular control system designed for quick, cost-effective installation, making it an ideal entry-level solution for automated sensor cleaning. This innovative system complements Knick’s existing Uniclean 900 and Unical 9000 control units, which are integral to their cCare system for fully automated cleaning and calibration.
Flexible Configuration Tailored to Customer Needs
The Uniclean 700 series offers a high degree of flexibility due to its modular design, allowing for easy customization to meet specific customer requirements. Despite its flexibility, the system’s compact design ensures straightforward installation. The Uniclean 700 is suitable for both static and retractable fittings, with pneumatic operation currently available and hydraulic options planned for the near future.
This cost-effective solution is particularly well-suited for use in wastewater treatment plants and metal processing, where sensors face heavy contamination and wear. Additionally, the Uniclean 700 series excels in food production environments, such as sugar factories, where sensors are frequently encrusted.
Autorodder from Clearguard
Clearguard's Autorodder™ is a cutting-edge automated solution designed to maintain open tapping points in industrial plants 24/7. It eliminates the need for manual rodding, enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency in processes like oil refining, chemical production, and mineral refining. By automating this critical task, the Autorodder™ reduces plant interruptions, lowers the risk of injury, and frees up technicians for more valuable work. Trusted globally, it represents a significant innovation in process management and safety.
RCM Flo-Gage
Product of the Week from DP-Flow: RCM Flow Meters for Liquids & Gases
Introducing the RCM Flow Meters, your solution for precise liquid and gas flow measurement. Designed for industrial applications, these meters feature a large, easy-to-read dial and are available in durable materials like bronze, stainless steel, and monel. Whether you’re working in pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, or cooling systems, RCM’s flow meters provide accurate, reliable readings in GPM or LPM. Available in threaded or flanged connections, they ensure seamless integration into your existing systems.
Unlocking Precision with the Portavo from Knick
In the realm of process instrumentation, accuracy and reliability are paramount. The Portavo from Knick stands out as a premier solution, designed to enhance measurement precision and simplify calibration processes across various industrial applications.
Level Up Your Engineering Capabilities with the CONVAL Engineering Toolbox from DP-Flow Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the loss of expertise within a company can have significant consequences. As seasoned engineers retire or move on, their vast knowledge and experience often leave with them, creating a potential void in your organization's technical capabilities. If your expertise is leaving your company, it’s time to consider leveling up your engineering capabilities with the CONVAL engineering toolbox from DP-Flow Ltd.
Revolutionizing Equipment Maintenance with Asyston Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, unplanned downtime can cripple productivity and drive up costs. Traditional maintenance approaches—whether reactive or time-based—often fall short of providing the optimal balance between cost and reliability. Enter Asyston’s Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), the game-changer for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
Seamless Effluent Monitoring: Integrating Siemens MAGFLO Meters with Bühler Samplers for Enhanced Monitoring
Efficient and accurate monitoring of effluent discharge is crucial for environmental compliance and process optimization. Today, Lincoln Austin of DP-Flow Ltd achieved a milestone by integrating and commissioning a Siemens MAGFLO meter and a Bühler sampler at a client's effluent sampling site.
Software-supported design and optimisation of common valve applications and more
Description
The latest version of the engineering software tool CONVAL® has just been released, which, after more than 30 years on the market, is now available as Release 11 for Windows. CONVAL® has always supported the manufacturer-independent design of valves. Whereas in the beginning it was only control valves, the current version also covers, for example, on/off valves along with the selection of suitable actuators, safety valves or steam-converting valves.
Software-supported design and optimisation of common valve applications and more (2)
Description
The latest version of the engineering software tool CONVAL® has just been released, which, after more than 30 years on the market, is now available as Release 11 for Windows. CONVAL® has always supported the manufacturer-independent design of valves. Whereas in the beginning it was only control valves, the current version also covers, for example, on/off valves along with the selection of suitable actuators, safety valves or steam-converting valves.
Treating of "Automated Valve Assemblies" as "Engineered Products"
What does the implementation of Recommended Practice S2812-X-19 or ISO/TC 153 N 425, ISO/NP 5115 in practice mean for the various groups involved such as valve and actuator manufacturers, integrators, and end-users of automated valve assemblies?
ANDREAS VOGT F.I.R.S.T. GESELLSCHAFT FÜR TECHNISCH-WISSENSCHAFTLICHE SOFTWAREANWENDUNGEN MBH
In June 2019, the "Recommended Practice S2812-X-19" (hereinafter referred to as RP) was published by the WIB at the Valve World Americas Conference in Houston. The RP is entitled "Actuated Valve Assembly - A Recommended Practice for Part turn Automated On-Off valves" and addresses the issue (including the definition of the general conditions) of sizing, selection, and the mechanical integrity of automated valve assemblies widely used in many industries.