As an innovator in flow control, Red Point is adding a to its extensive production catalog of ball, check, double block and bleed, gate and globe valves. This latest innovation from the Netherlands-based engineering brand is designed to reduce friction on moving components, extend maximum service life and provide a low-maintenance design. The rising stem ball valve is widely used in the oil and gas industry, due to its robust design and reliable leak prevention.

The valve’s friction-free sealing and noncontact ball movement and single-seated design, offer longer potential service life for applications with operating temperatures of -320°F to 840°F (-196°C to 450°C). The impact of thermal expansion is minimized by the valve’s design configuration.

Red Point’s newest model is suitable for dirty service, and offers a uniquely designed bottom trunnion to prevent solid particle ingress into the valve.

The distinct quarter-turn helix-shaped stem mechanism design is fully enclosed within the valve body, providing additional protection against environmental factors and eliminating the requirement for frequent lubrication. When closing the valve, the downward linear movement of the helix passing through the roller bars on the top of the ball causes the ball to rotate 90 degrees without physical contact, ensuring friction-free operation.

Regular ball and pin assembly designs often suffer from potential welding-related cracking issues. The new RSBV design eliminates this by employing a weld-free design, enhancing its reliability and longevity. Weld cracking and thermal expansion concerns were addressed by incorporating a non-shrink fitted/welded seat design. The valve also has an outside screw and yoke design. 

Emerson announced the release of specialized battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions featuring energy and asset management software for its Ovation Green portfolio of renewable energy solutions. Combining field-proven, purpose-built power plant controllers, energy management strategies and supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA), connects devices and systems across manufacturers, aggregating and contextualizing battery storage data into actionable insights to help optimize battery usage and extended battery life, enabling higher profitability, efficiency and sustainability.

The global battery energy storage market has reached an inflection point as technology advancements and global demand for sustainable electricity drive increasing value in renewable energy storage and grid management. As the International Energy Agency forecasts global electricity demand to grow at close to 4% annually through 2027, grid operators are bracing for increased load demand — a shift that will create dynamic changes in energy markets. Battery storage sites can capitalize on this market shift, but only if they can navigate the complexities of battery energy storage operation: siloed data, higher maintenance costs and a need for flexible operation to allow for safe, effective and efficient demand management.

“Today’s energy producers are increasingly creating hybrid projects with multiple renewable energy types — solar, wind, battery and more — aggregated together,” said Bob Yeager, president of Emerson’s power and water business. “This wide array of options empowers them to get the best return on investment, whether supplying energy directly to the grid in times of high demand or storing it when demand is low. Capitalizing on constantly shifting markets means switching operating modes quickly on demand. This in turn requires a powerful, proven battery energy management system that integrates seamlessly with the site’s SCADA system.”

Ovation Green BESS solutions include an advanced, specialized battery algorithm suite that streamlines battery control through out-of-the-box, customizable function blocks that distribute proportioned setpoints to individual components such as inverters and battery management systems. The resulting control strategy automatically optimizes charge and discharge cycles and grid interactions for fast, precise and reliable demand management.

Emerson’s collaboration with Zitara Technologies, a leader in advanced battery management software, expands Ovation Green BESS capabilities by integrating cutting-edge battery management with the industry-leading . The enhanced solution provides operators with instant and accurate visibility into the state of charge and health conditions for batteries, improving the site’s energy power and availability forecasting and adding predictive safety features.

Through increased visibility and more granular control of all batteries, BESS owners and operators can achieve optimized battery usage and extended battery life, enabling higher profitability, efficiency and sustainability. In addition, the more standardized, repeatable approach to battery energy management enables faster deployment across multiple sites, reduces site visits and ensures consistent operations by eliminating the need to train every operator on a wide variety of OEM battery management interfaces.

Standard bonnets are designed so that the bolts securing the actuator yoke also hold the bonnet in place on top of the valve. Therefore, the actuator cannot be replaced or serviced without removing the bonnet and exposing the valve internals. Actuator repairs can be difficult in critical fluid applications as a result.

The Fisher GX bolted bonnet valve allows access to the actuator without removing the bonnet.
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The Fisher GX Bolted Bonnet control valve addresses these difficulties associated with critical fluid applications by using a separate, high-strength locknut to secure the actuator’s yoke to the bonnet. This allows service technicians to easily remove and maintain the actuator while keeping the bonnet in place. 

The valve comes standard with a pneumatic actuator but is also compatible with electric actuators. It works with electric actuators from many different vendors, providing flexibility to meet electric actuation requirements. 

The Fisher GX Bolted Bonnet control valve extends the existing GX product line, continuing to provide simple sizing with its automatic actuator selection and easy configurability. Its compact size also allows for simplified installation in space-constrained areas.

The Innomag TB-Mag Dual-Drive Pump is a magnetic drive pump that is double hermetically sealed and features a secondary independent containment system to reduce impact from failures.

Source: Flowserve

The Innomag TB-Mag Dual-Drive now makes sealless pumps a safe alternative to CMPs and other sealless pumps with dual-control systems because the liquid and drive sections of the pump are both sealed airtight, providing a secondary layer of protection in the pump. By containing the liquid in the pump, the motor remains liquid-free and operational – the most common downfall from CMP failures. The pump also has an additional layer of corrosion resistance for handling chemicals due to a non-metallic liner which coats the pump internally.

These features help ensure the elimination of leaks, enabling a significant safety net for operators who process these fluids each day. Flowserve.com

Sensaphone Introduces New Predictive Maintenance System

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Sensaphone’s Sentinel Pro remote monitoring system aids facility managers seeking to enhance their maintenance plans through predictive and preventative maintenance. The system’s advanced capabilities enable personnel to detect changes in the operational environment and potential equipment issues before they lead to costly failures, helping to ensure continuous uptime and reducing disruptions.

For predictive maintenance the Sentinel PRO system’s real-time monitoring and alert features detect early warning signs of equipment malfunctions. The system also identifies changes in conditions like temperature and humidity. By analyzing data trends and detecting anomalies, facility managers can address minor issues before they escalate into major problems, reducing repair costs and extending equipment lifespan.

The Sentinel PRO remote monitoring system also supports preventative maintenance, a scheduled approach in which facility personnel perform regular inspections and servicing at predetermined intervals to prevent unexpected failures. The Sentinel PRO system provides continuous remote monitoring of critical parameters, allowing teams to verify the condition of their equipment and confirm that scheduled maintenance is effectively preventing breakdowns. Sensaphone.com/sentinels

Sensor from Norstat Offers More Data

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The new F.Core flow sensor from Norstat offers flow measurement, temperature, pressure and energy consumption – offering up a wide range of applications for machines, systems and compressed air applications. The sensor also collects energy consumption data to help operators optimize and increase production efficiency.

The F.Core electronic flow sensor uses a combination of calorimetric and piezoresistive measuring principles to measure flow, pressure and temperature with high accuracy. The sensors feature a rotatable OLED display and are suitable for various operating media including compressed air, helium, argon, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The sensors are rated to IP65 and IP67 protection and can be integrated into most automation systems. norstat.com

Emerson Rolls Out Next Version of DeltaV

Emerson has announced the release of version 6.LTS of its DeltaV Mimic dynamic simulation software. The software has been enhanced to support performance and collaboration across the enterprise, helping eliminate silos of data that limit visibility into operator performance and providing tools to create digital twin simulations that deliver continuous value far beyond project execution.

Source: Emerson

In the new DeltaV Mimic version 6.LTS, users will find a focus on enterprise connectivity and parallel long-term support (LTS) lifecycle strategy for the DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) and DeltaV Mimic. Streamlined model tuning and support for virtual controllers and larger simulations will help companies more easily accomplish their goal of implementing these holistic simulation solutions. Emerson.com

F.Core flow sensor helps operators increase production efficiency by measuring multiple variables.
Source: Norstat

The F.Core electronic flow sensor uses a combination of calorimetric and piezoresistive measuring principles to measure flow, pressure and temperature with high accuracy. The sensors feature a rotatable OLED display and are suitable for various operating media including compressed air, helium, argon, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The sensors are rated to IP65 and IP67 protection and can be integrated into most automation systems. norstat.com

Emerson has announced the release of version 6.LTS of its . The software has been enhanced to support performance and collaboration across the enterprise, helping eliminate silos of data that limit visibility into operator performance and providing tools to create digital twin simulations that deliver continuous value far beyond project execution.

Capital project teams have used simulation software to provide faster return on investment (ROI) during project execution. Investment in simulation often pays for itself well before project completion as a tool for engineering design, automation testing and operator training. However, forward-thinking teams are further increasing ROI across the lifecycle of their simulation technologies by continuously maintaining them after project execution as collaborative, change management workflow solutions. In the new DeltaV Mimic version 6.LTS, users will find a focus on enterprise connectivity and parallel long-term support (LTS) lifecycle strategy for the (DCS) and DeltaV Mimic. Streamlined model tuning and support for virtual controllers and larger simulations will help companies more easily accomplish their goal of implementing these holistic simulation solutions.

“A digital twin simulation is no longer just a discrete asset to deliver project success, but rather a comprehensive tool for continuous collaboration between process and automation engineering, plant management, training management, operations and maintenance, and more,” said Dustin Beebe, vice president of performance services for Emerson’s process systems and solutions business. “DeltaV Mimic version 6.LTS is designed to streamline that evolution, incorporating Emerson’s Boundless Automation vision for seamless data mobility, to break down the silos of disconnected simulation systems at the plant level and bring the data to the enterprise to cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.”

New enterprise capability in Mimic Train helps eliminate data silos by bringing training data out of the plant and up to the enterprise where organizations can use it in standard learning systems. Armed with comprehensive data, companies will improve record keeping, ensuring training requirements meet the organization’s standards. Enterprise teams will also be able to combine operational data with training history to explore how differences in training may contribute to performance disparities.

DeltaV Mimic version 6.LTS will also improve scalability. Options for subscription licensing via Emerson’s  digital experience will make it easier for organizations to distribute and optimize licensing across enterprise architectures. In addition, Emerson has added support for DeltaV DCS virtual controllers while also increasing node support by a factor of nearly 10 to empower users to build larger simulations in a single instance of the software and make it far easier to scale up as operations grow.

The DeltaV Mimic flow tuner has been converted to a user-facing tool to enable users to tune models to their unique process variables, such as flow and temperature. Armed with the capability to tune models in-house, teams will reduce the time it takes to bring models into alignment with actual process performance in the plant.

All new DeltaV Mimic functionality comes as part of a transition to an LTS software strategy, more closely aligning the DeltaV DCS and Mimic software to ensure changes made to either platform are reflected in both, helping users more easily update and maintain their DeltaV solutions as part of a broader enterprise operations platform.

DeltaV Mimic version 6.LTS will be on display at Emerson Exchange 2025, May 19-22 in San Antonio, Texas.

The easy-to-deploy solution integrates with existing plant automation systems, extends dust collector equipment life and boost overall operational efficiency. Monitoring and control can significantly reduce maintenance costs and total cost of ownership. For example, extending filter life by as much as one year alone can save up to $18,000.

Dust collector monitoring and control system.
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This solution from Emerson includes pulse valves, pilot boxes and air tanks from ASCO; pressure and particle concentration sensors; air flow sensors, PLC, I/O and edge analytics and more to offer a complete system.

Optimizing pulse valve use with advanced algorithms and predictive diagnostics extend valve and bag life, reduce compressed air waste and protect dust collector equipment all while avoiding costly downtime.

For chemical plant operators, processing toxic and hazardous fluids such as hydrofluoric acid or acrylonitrile requires safeguards to avoid potential catastrophic consequences for the sites and the environment. One such safeguard is using pumps with a secondary containment system to house liquid in the event of a pump failure. Historically, canned motor pumps (CMPs) were the only viable option because sealless pumps with dual-control systems include parts that wear over time and are susceptible to leaking.

The Innomag TB-Mag Dual Drive now makes sealless pumps a safe alternative to CMPs and other sealless pumps with dual-control systems because the liquid and drive sections of the pump are both sealed airtight, providing a true secondary layer of protection in the pump. By containing the liquid in the pump, the motor remains liquid-free and operational — the most common downfall from CMP failures. The new pump also has an additional layer of corrosion resistance for handling chemicals due to a nonmetallic liner that coats the pump internally, helping ensure leak elimination and creating a safety net for operators who process these fluids. And with only one bearing set, the pump is low maintenance.

The new pump offers all the same benefits as other similar products: ISO/ASME (ANSI) compliant, simple installation that doesn’t require specialty tools, low maintenance, solids handling up to 30% volume concentration. Due to its modular design, the pump can be enhanced by bolting on the dual drive unit or it is available as a complete unit. 

To learn more about the Innomag TB-MAG dual drive pump and its capabilities, visit the .

The new expansion is in the company’s FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves and back pressure regulators. The new products provide precision required for biopharmaceutical and other aseptic processes with extremely low flow rate ranges.

Source: Equilibar

The FDO valve offers 1/4-in. ports and FDO3 offers 3/8-in. ports, and is now available in a round format offering higher precision over a wider range of flow rates than the original square design. The new design enables gravity drainability for sanitary applications, however the old design is still available upon customer request.

FDO valves feature a multiorifice diaphragm-operated technology to precisely control pressure across flow rates. The valves are pilot-controlled which allows for easy automation. A thin, supple membrane is the only moving part, responding instantly to changes in the system flow rate to maintain desired setpoint pressure. The valves are designed for use in biopharm, food, personal care and other applications requiring surface finishes, clean-in-place, drainability or USP Class VI materials. equilibar.com/sanitary/

High-precision positioner for industrial valves

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ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages. Based on the MVQ sensor and supplemented by a new control unit, the connected solenoid valve is moved to the required position using supply and exhaust air. It has a self-learning algorithm to continuously monitor, improve and expand the positioner’s performance over time. The positioner comes as a set including the MVQ301 sensor and control unit, a pneumatic solenoid valve, a throttle plate and a Y cable, and can be installed directly on the NAMUR interface of an actuator.  ifm.com 

Emerson's updated technology improves consistency

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Emerson introduced DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0, the newest version of its edge technology for delivering OT applications and contextualized control data anywhere in the enterprise. The updated DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 now supports batch data integration to help life sciences, chemical processing and other batch processing industries leverage their critical data in analytics applications, AI and machine learning applications, IT enterprise systems and more, whether on-premise or in the cloud.

Batch processing operations frequently require data reconciliation, aggregation and validation, driving a need for seamless data mobility to bring critical data to varied technologies across the enterprise. DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 bridges the gap between operational technology control systems and information technology-focused applications with one-way egress of control system data via a secure, read-only replica of contextualized DeltaV distributed control system data. Increased visibility into batch health empowers teams to intervene earlier to prevent costly, off-specification batches.

DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 can integrate with the control system configuration hierarchy, helping clarify how configuration changes impact batch execution. OT teams also gain the ability to correlate batch-related alarms and events with other system events to identify root causes of production issues quickly and effectively.
 

Siemens modular solution for data centers

Compass Datacenters, which designs and constructs data center campuses for some of the world’s largest technology companies, has signed a multiyear capacity agreement with Siemens to supply a custom modular medium-voltage skid solution. The solution consolidates the capabilities of multiple electrical components, including medium-voltage switchgear and transformers, into a single integrated unit which will enable Compass to build faster and at a lower total cost. The agreement guarantees delivery of up to 1,500 units over the next five years.

Source: Siemens

This innovative design, developed by Siemens and Compass, dramatically reduces the time required to install critical power systems, enabling faster data center delivery during an era of unprecedented demand. Driven by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), continued progression of cloud computing, and the explosive growth of global data, the data center market is projected to grow by double digits through 2030.

Siemens will deliver prefabricated modular units that include maintenance-free 8DJH 36 gas-insulated arc-resistant medium-voltage switchgear and transformers. Conserving resources, the design of the switchgear reduces the need for maintenance and extends the service life of the equipment, while the compact design increases energy efficiency in operations. The custom skid solution creates a simplified and standardized design for easy deployment across various environments.

The new expansion is in the company’s FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves and back pressure regulators. The new products provide precision required for biopharmaceutical and other aseptic processes with extremely low flow rate ranges.

Source: Equilibar
 

The FDO2 valve offers 1/4-in. ports; FDO3 offers 3/8-in. ports. The FDO4 1/2-in. valve is now available in a round format offering higher precision over a wider range of flow rates than the original square design. The new design enables gravity drainability for sanitary applications, however the old design is still available upon customer request.

FDO valves feature a multiorifice diaphragm-operated technology to precisely control pressure across flow rates. The valves are pilot-controlled which allows for easy automation. A thin, supple membrane is the only moving part, responding instantly to changes in the system flow rate to maintain desired setpoint pressure. The valves are designed for use in biopharm, food, personal care and other applications requiring surface finishes, clean-in-place, drainability or USP Class VI materials.