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USA | SITRANS FS230 Gas clamp-on utrasonic flow meter

Siemens SITRANS F US clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters for gas flow measurement

Siemens Digital Industries introduces expanded gas flow measurement capabilities to the SITRANS FS230 clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter. Featuring best-in-class performance and user-friendly operation, the FS230 is now equipped to handle natural, specialty, and process gas as well as well as liquid flow applications.

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USA | SITRANS P320/420 Pressure Transmitters

First pressure transmitters to feature remote safety handling

Next generation SITRANS P320/420 reduces commissioning time and increases digitalization with new data logging functions and event control. 

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USA Process Automation Innovation Tour

Process Automation Innovation Tour launches nationwide in the US

Siemens has taken its process automation portfolio and expertise on the road with the Process Automation Innovation Tour, which launched recently in Houston, Texas.

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USA | PDM Maintenance Station

SIMATIC PDM Maintenance Station V3.0 released

SIMATIC PDM Maintenance Station V3.0 is an optimal tool for efficiently monitoring the condition of smart field devices, irrespective of the automation or control systems used.

Operator exceeds requirements with Clamp-on flow meter run design

Pipeline & Gas Journal

A midwestern pipeline company has turned to Siemens for a cost-effective SITRANS FS230 flow meter solution that saves $100,000 compared to alternatives.  Download PDF

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Digital Valve Positioner can increase efficiency

Pump and Systems Magazine

Power plant reduces energy costs by correcting valve positioning.

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Kongsberg develops dynamic simulator for oil & gas

Automation World

Siemens’ SIMIT software enables the testing, training, and virtual commissioning of a floating production, storage and offloading offshore vessel.

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Weighing terminal for platform scales, bin weighing systems

Powder & Bulk Solids

Siemens weighing technology portfolio now includes the SIWAREX WT231 weighing terminal for platform scales and bin weighing systems.

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Choosing the right instrumentation for produced water treatment systems

Fluid Handling Pro
Less than a decade ago, it took roughly 100,000 barrels of water to frac a single well. Today, that number is nearly five times higher and rising – and the role of level and flow instrumentation has become critical.

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Ultrasonic and radar level technologies: Bringing clarity to the water and wastewater market

Water Online

If your head spins after reading how amazing one level measurement technology is in comparison to another, understanding the key attributes of these technologies and their applicability to specific processes may help to clear the waters.

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Optimizing valve performance and reliability with remote mount technologies and digitalization

Valve Magazine

The use of remote mount technology can provide numerous operational and safety advantages for valves and positioners in process plants with harsh conditions such as dust, moisture, high temperature and vibration.

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What keeps my belt scale from providing the accuracy I need?

Belt scale accuracy requirements can be divided into three categories: idlers and their alignment, belt tension, and scale location. Check out the latest blog post from John Dronette, Siemens Weighing Product Manager, where he takes a deep dive into these requirements and considers how they can affect the scale’s overall performance.

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SITRANS FS230 clamp-on ultrasonic meter with hazardous are approvals

Fluid Handling Pro

SITRANS FS230 is now equipped to handle both standard and hazardous application challenges.

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