Microsite Places Natural Resources Under the Microscope
April 30, 2012 by Natasha Townsend
Filed under Green Engineering
The sustainable use of natural resources is dependent upon improving the efficiency of the mining, refining and end production industries. The new microsite from Carl Zeiss addresses the challenges for natural resource industries and demonstrates how pioneering microscopy solutions can overcome these.
The site focuses on six natural resource industries, including oil and gas exploration, power generation and mining. Light and electron microscopes are coupled with industry specific software applications to provide analytical information such as the porosity and permeability of shale rock, the tensile strength and composition of steel, and the microstructural and electronic properties of thin film photovoltaic solar cells.
Process specific tools, such as RoqSCAN (for mineralogical analysis at an oil and gas wellsite) and System NMI (for particle analysis in steel), are amongst the products featured in the microsite. The microsite also includes an introductory video which provides an overview of how microscopy solutions are used by natural resource businesses and researchers worldwide.
Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
Measuring Cells Built for Low Pressure, Dusty & Wet Environments
December 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under Green Engineering, Meters & Testers
Severn Trent Services has added three new measuring cells to the Series KC4000 product line, now offering economical and reliable on-line measurement for low pressure, dusty and wet environments and high temperature applications. The Series KC4000 measuring cells are used in conjunction with the MicroChem®2 transmitter/controller to measure residual chlorine (free and total), chlorine dioxide, ozone, iodine and bromine. No pH correction is needed when measuring free chlorine (pH 4 – 7.5), chlorine dioxide, or ozone. Optional pH, conductivity, and/or ORP measurements are also available and can be measured simultaneously with most KC versions. The system is ideal for measuring disinfectant levels in potable water at water treatment plants and cooling systems, industrial water or any other situation where the suspended solid and salinity levels are low.
The expanded Series KC4000 cells include a measuring cell for low pressure samples at 0.1 – 0.5 bar (1.4 – 7 psig), a cell with IP 66 case that provides protection against dust and water, and a cell for hot water applications at 35.6°F to 149°F (2°C – 65°C). The Series KC4000 cell is mounted on a differential pressure regulator and includes a PT100 temperature probe. They operate in a sample range of 0.5 – 4 bar/7 – 60 psig and temperature from 35.6°F to 104°F (2°C – 40°C); ambient temperature is to 50°C.
