Carbon steel steam traps
A new line of carbon steel float and thermostatic steam traps is suited for new and replacement applications in hydrocarbon and chemical processing operations. The new CS Series traps are intended for high pressure modulating steam applications.
Traps offer horizontal or vertical piping configurations from the same trap. In addition, the series is easily repaired in-line because the cap and mechanism detach quickly while the trap body stays in-line. While the trap bodies and caps are constructed of carbon steel (ASTM A216 WCB), the internals, including the valves and seats, are stainless steel. The integral thermostatic wafer elements are constructed of Hastelloy and stainless steel and will withstand 25° C. of superheat and resist water hammer damage.
Traps are available with connection sizes of 1/2-2 in. NPT and are designed for a maximum operating pressure of 450 psig with a maximum capacity of 14,000 lb/hr.
Source: Armstrong International, Box 408, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
Portable detection and monitoring instrumentation
A new brochure, free for the asking, highlights portable detection and monitoring instrumentation.
The Photovac family of analytical instruments, including the Photovac 2020 PID, the MicroFID, and the Voyager portable gas chromatograph (GC), offers detection, monitoring, and identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, the family of instrumentation is easy to use, contains powerful integrated data logging software, and is humidity-compensated.
The Voyager offers reliability and increased time savings with its engineering and design features. Rechargeable and field-replaceable batteries, as well as a refillable carrier gas cylinder, allow up to 8 hr of independent on-site or field use, or the option to operate off of external ac or dc sources. The Voyager is configurable for environmental, petrochemical, and refining operations.
The 2020 PID utilizes photoionization technology to detect VOCs in air, soil, and groundwater within seconds. Samples are drawn into the instrument through an internal pump, and results within the operating range of 0.5-2,000 ppm are displayed on a built-in LCD.
For accurate, reliable detection of VOCs in fugitive emissions or environmental applications, the MicroFID is a small and light data logging flame ionization detector. It displays and logs data in less than 3 sec within the concentration range of 0.1-50,000 ppm and can operate for as long as 15 hr.
Source: PerkinElmer Instruments, 761 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06859-0010.
New, smaller interface
A new, smaller Allen-Bradley Micrologix NEMA 12/4 interface has been added to this firm's line of "through the door" convenience interface products. This product utilizes an exclusive specially keyed eight pin MiniDIN 10 ft extension cable that makes the Micrologix or the AIC+ Port-2 programming port available to the outside of the panel. The part number P-A2-F3RO is NEMA 12/4 rated. The P-A2-F2RO is NEMA 4X rated.
All interfaces come complete with cables, optional 120 v ac simplex outlet, and optional circuit breaker.
Source: Grace Engineering & Integration Inc., 5000 Tremont Ave., Suite 203, Davenport, IA, 52807
Gas management tool
A new family of gas management devices-the Flow Trackers 1000 and 2000-consists of versatile, hand-held gas chromatography tools that combine traditional flowmeter functions with good value, the firm says.
These instruments can precisely measure all column flows, split ratios, linear velocity, and detector gases quickly and accurately. In addition, the Flow Tracker 2000 can also identify leaks.
Source: Agilent Technologies Inc., Chemical Analysis Group, 1601 California Ave., MS 17U-4e, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1111.
