Plant & Works Engineering June 2022

With water demand projected to increase by up to 30% by 2050, the UN’s prediction of a global water deficit of 40% by 2030 is disturbingly possible. Water makes up three quarters of the Earth’s surface, but 2.2 billion people around the world still lack access to safe drinking water and over half of the global population lack proper sanitation. On top of this, up to 30% of water in Western countries and 70% in emerging countries is lost to leakages and losses. Half of those losses, if saved, would provide enough water to serve at least 90 million people. Clean water is a fundamental need but bringing this vital resource to people requires a vast network of reservoirs, collectors, purifiers, desalination equipment and other technologies. ABB believes that intelligent automation technology can make a world of difference in tackling the greatest water challenge in human history. Progress in AI and machine learning will enable the application of innovative digital layers to predict and prevent disruptions of water plants, networks and pipe damages before they happen, saving up to 70% of water loss. ABB’s integrated automation and electrical systems help control water flows, while sensing equipment detects when fresh water becomes tainted, or leakages need to be fixed. They also help control the decontamination and neutralisation of wastewater to ensure that it is reused and reclaimed sustainably. Water is too precious to waste, so smart water management, across the entire water cycle, is critical to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for all. w | https://new.abb.com/process-automation/makingaworldofdifference WIELAND ELECTRIC says its new IP67 Ethernet switch enables reliable operation even under the most adverse environmental conditions. Modular and flexible machine concepts are growing rapidly in importance. As this happens, more and more automation parts are being connected in a way that is not centralised. This also applies to IP switches, which are no longer only mounted in the control cabinet, but also directly onto the machine. To ensure that network components operate reliably under these conditions, the devices must meet stringent specifications as they are directly exposed to potentially harmful influences such as dust, moisture, and electromagnetic radiation. Wieland Electric offers a suitable solution to this with its new IP67 switch. The wienet IP-SWITCH UMS 8-W-M12 is equipped with a robust metal housing and can therefore be used under the most adverse environmental conditions. t | 01483 531213 w | www.wieland.co.uk SANDHURST INSTRUMENTS and H&B Sensors have announced that they have entered a strategic partnership and this collaboration means an all-inclusive service for every measuring solution. From temperature, depth and pressure sensors to remote calibration equipment, each company can be helped with its decision-making process, with accurate, robust, reliable and proven measuring equipment. The partnership offers bespoke instruments, tailored and made to individual and specific requirements. Phil Burns, MD of Sandhurst Instruments said “We are delighted to enter into this collaboration. H&B sensors and Sandhurst Instruments are both market leaders in their own right, and this partnership will present a formidable force, as we continue our strategic growth together” Andrew Homer, MD of HB Sensors said, “We are really excited to be working with Sandhurst Instruments, this new partnership will enable both companies to unlock opportunities that mutually benefit our respective customers and enable us to offer an enhanced offering.” Sandhurst Instruments has been supplying the water utility industry for over 50 years, offering affordable WRAS approved water measuring instrumentation. It takes pride in educating future generations of engineers, enabling them to manage this precious resource whilst protecting the environment. H&B Sensors has been manufacturing an extensive range of temperature measurement instrumentation including RTD’s, Thermocouples and Thermowells since 1978. Specialising in industrial and hazardous area products it delivers bespoke and turnkey solutions for global industries from oil and gas to aerospace and pharmaceutical. w | https://sandhurstinstruments.co.uk/ w | https://hbsensors.com/ Fully integrated service for sensor solution requirements Role of technology in the global water crisis The new Easidew Advanced Online Dew-Point Hygrometer from MICHELL INSTRUMENTS measures dew point, moisture content and now also pressure. It features a touch screen interface for set up and operation. Michell developed the Easidew Advanced Online as a versatile, premium-performance hygrometer system. Incorporating the latest Michell ceramic metal- oxide technology, the hygrometer provides stable, reliable and repeatable trace moisture measurements. Because pressure is such an important variable when measuring the dew point of a gas, the new hygrometer compensates for this with either a live pressure sensor input, or by using a fixed pressure input value. The Easidew Advanced Online can be used for any moisture measurement application, displaying data in °C or °F dew point, ppmV, lb/mmscf or g/m3 from -110 up to +20 °C (-166 up to +68 °F) at pressures up to 450 bar (6627 psi). w | www.processsensing.com 28 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June 2022 Process, Controls & Plant Robust switch for use in the field Versatile dew-point hygrometer