November 2011Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Environmental water quality monitoring is a pressing requirement for many organisations these days and most important is the fact that burden of proof rests with the companies themselves. Lack of proof means liability should any claim or charge be forthcoming as a result of environmental impact.
The challenge is in the measurement of environmental parameters. While in-plant monitoring is closely scrutinised, taking measurements in surrounding areas or areas where environmental risk is identified can be problematic. Automation of this function is a further requisite when current staffing and expertise levels leave no time for collection and collation of data from remote and non plant related monitoring. Security of installed equipment provides yet another challenge and access to power at remote sites another.
Omniflex applies its latest technology to these issues enabling organisations to progress in this area of monitoring by providing the communications, recording and reporting infrastructure to solve the integration of diverse measurement instrumentation. Whilst Omniflex has a vendor independent metering instrument philosophy it has sought partners in order to provide turnkey solutions that best fit to industry needs.
Vandal proof and secure outstations with SHEQ reporting systems
Omniflex partners with local manufacturers to provide secure outstations with vandal proof solar powered kiosks that can be located in the bush as demanded by many water quality applications.
SHEQ (safety, health, environment and quality) boils down to how to measure, gather data and provide the results in a form that is easy to understand. Data2Desktop from Omniflex can present the data to the people anywhere in the organisation that need it in order to manage their processes.
Many organisations rely on manual systems within a SHEQ portfolio to manage conformance. However, these systems are very often ineffective and staff struggle to maintain the system. When this is automated, real measurable benefits accrue very quickly to the organisation.
Omniflex has harnessed the pervasiveness of the www and GSM networks for the presentation and dissemination of data, enabling large scale remote operations to collect and consolidate data through the use of RTUs and data access points. Dissemination of information is via e-mail or SMS to the personnel involved. The Data2Desktop Web service features:
Ensuring occupational health and safety in mining
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Probe Integrated Mining Technologies (Probe IMT) has partnered with M3SH Technology to offer state-of-the-art environmental monitoring solutions that address these dual requirements.
Read more...Taming the terrain Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Industrial Wireless
Effectively monitoring and controlling water distribution networks is crucial if we are to avoid wasting this valuable, life-preserving resource. Wireless telemetry systems play a vital role in this task, collecting data from remote locations and transmitting it to a central control station for real-time monitoring and control.
Read more...Sustainability of surface water Endress+Hauser South Africa
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
The sustainability of surface water is critical for South Africa’s economic development, social well-being and environmental health. Endress+Hauser has a full range of liquid analysis sensors and transmitters to measure important parameters and has an excellent global track record in water and wastewater process plants and various surface and industrial water monitoring sites.
Read more...Keeping an eye on invisible radiation Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
At its peak in 1994, the energy generation capacity of the UK’s nuclear power stations was 12,7 GW across 16 plants. In 2024, the capacity has fallen to around 5 GW, and the number of stations is down to nine. However, this is far from the end of the story as spent nuclear fuel remains radioactive for centuries, and requires rigorous safety processes to safeguard against leaks.
Read more...Cathodic protection system for hazardous environments Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
IS & Ex
When NSW Ports in Australia embarked on a two-year programme to rehabilitate the structures and combat corrosion levels at its Bulk Liquid Berth 1, it commissioned Melbourne-based consultancy Infracorr to deliver a bespoke cathodic protection) system. To deliver the system safely, Infraccor engaged cathodic protection specialist Omniflex to support the hazardous area and remote monitoring aspects of the CP system design.
Read more...Industrial signal conditioning Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Electrical Power & Protection
Automation for Industry 4.0, process control, data acquisition, and alarm processing all rely on the conversion of physical signals to a standardised, usable format, that engineered systems can reliably use to manage industrial processes.
Read more...Assessing the order of events Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Industrial Wireless
Being able to monitor plant alarms and events in real time, in chronological order, is critical when a plant experiences an avalanche of alarms caused by an abnormal event. Sequence of events modules can be used to cut unplanned plant downtime and reduce operational costs.
Read more...Signal conditioning is the protective armour between plant and field Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Sensors & Transducers
Measurement and control of physical properties are the foundation of all critical industrial technologies. Ian Loudon, international sales and marketing manager at remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex explains the challenges of industrial signal conditioning and the importance of safety engineering.
Read more...Effective dust control in sugar processing
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
BLT WORLD specialists work in conjunction with the global ScrapeTec team to offer dependable solutions for specific problems at the transfer points of conveyor systems in many industries where dust and material spillage are concerns, including the sugar sector.
Read more...A benchmark for lubricant reliability in mining
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
According to Craig FitzGerald from ISO-Reliability Partners, mines can save R500 000 or more on their yearly mill cleaning costs, while electricity consumption can be reduced by up to 12%, and lubricant consumption lowered up by up to 60% when using Bel-Ray Clear Gear lubricant.
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