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June 2008 SAIMC

At the May meeting we were pleased to welcome Johan van Jarsveldt to Durban to give his presentation: 'Can tank gauging be used in RSA as legal metrology?' Johan is Petrochemical industry manager for Endress+Hauser, responsible for Inventory Control Systems and Tank Farm Management.

Kevin McElroy (right) shaking hands with Johan van Jarsveldt
Kevin McElroy (right) shaking hands with Johan van Jarsveldt

SAI&C has already published the full presentation, for those who could not attend or wish to recap see 'Custody transfer in tank gauging: a presentation to the Test and Measurement conference held in Kempton Park 2007'.

SAIMC Durban Branch presentation – Fieldbus Foundation International including the newly-formed FFSAMC (Fieldbus Foundation Southern African Marketing Committee).

The Foundation Fieldbus technology will be discussed, its place in industry, support and training offerings.

Presenter: Vinesh Nundkishore of Alpret Control Specialists (Business Partners of Emerson Process Management).

Venue: Electrical engineering building, University KZN 17h30 for 18h00 2 July 2008. Booking not essential and non-members are most welcome.

For more information contact John Owen-Ellis, 082 336 2938.



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