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In today’s business environment, we are constantly confronted
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cern along with other overhead costs. As this emphasis on en-
ergy efficiency increases, so too does our dependence on flow
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Larry Bachus: Bachus Company Inc.
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against regulation at a time when hun- catastrophic failures that have recently de- Jeff Jennings: Equilibar LLC
Mitch Johnson: JMS Southeast
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are without access to potable water for munities, but also the businesses that Jim Lauria: Water Technology Executive
James Matson: GE Measurement & Control
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chemical spill. Steve Milford: Endress+Hauser U.S.
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ere you ever proud of what you didn’t know? cially if one has the confidence and ability to solve the few
At a plant I worked at earlier in my career, the problems that occasionally arise over the years.
previous instrumentation engineer designed the in- One of the two operational problems was that a particular
strumentation in one of the units. While anyone can find a few flowmeter measured about 10 percent lower than it should
things to disagree with on any large project, my predecessor have been; and this had been the case for years. The opera-
and the people in other disciplines designed the unit quite tors questioned the measurement, and sure enough docu-
“
well—so well that the unit rarely exhib-
ited operational problems. Pleased to not
have problems with the unit, I was secretly Many problems can be solved using basics—
proud to not know the details associated
”
with the unit.
and many basics are comprised of relevant
Other than a few periodic process and knowledge and the skill to use it.
measurement upgrades, I recall being
aware of only two operational problems
during the 15 years I worked in that plant—both related to mentation and process measurements bore them out as cor-
flowmeters. There may have been a few other minor issues rect. Installing a new flowmeter (using the same technology)
and/or questions, but certainly nothing of significance. Learn- in a different orientation solved the problem.
ing about the unit in detail simply was not necessary—espe- Problem No. 2 was being played out when I started work-
ing at the plant. It was more complicated and will take more
than one article to describe.
Many problems can be solved using basics—and many
basics are comprised of relevant knowledge and the skill to
use it. Knowing instrumentation, how to use plant measure-
ments, and having the ability to understand Process and
Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), loop drawings, heat and
material balances, operating procedures, safety procedures,
hazard reviews, pump curves, etc., can provide you with the
tools to effectively analyze operating problems.
Are your skills in order? Can you be proud of something
that you don’t know?
Flow Problems? Look for more on “Problem No. 2” in the March issue. FC
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APPLICATION ISSUES | Flow Measurement
ACCURACY MATTERS
Considering flowmeter performance in the light of extreme
low-end velocities in energy measurement By Cleve Nyberg
I n today’s business environment, we are constantly con- flow computers to make calculations,
provide linearization adjustments, and
fronted with the bottom line. Energy usage has naturally even further reduce temperature error
become a concern, along with other overhead costs. As by zeroing out error in the operating dif-
the emphasis on energy efficiency increases, so too does ferential span of the application. With
our dependence on flow measurement devices for process OIML R75 compliance, flow computers
can subsequently provide reading accu-
energy measurement. racy to +/- 0.1 percent rate, making
The demand for energy conservation cation with matched pair temperature it a rather accurate component in the
throughout society requires end-users sensing technology accurate to +/- flowmeter application under consider-
and industries alike to measure energy 0.01 percent of span (typically 200 F) ation here.
use. For heating and chilled water ap- or 0.02 F. The combined accuracy of
plications, this requires the installation both sensors would be approximately Flowmeter Accuracy
of flow and temperature measuring de- 0.04 F. With a differential temperature Now let’s consider the flowmeter tech-
vices tied to a BTU computer. From this of 10 F, the accuracy would be approxi- nology. Within the standard range of
information, the end-user can assess mately +/-0.4 percent. This accuracy, optimal flow velocity, you can expect
where and how energy is being con- even in a worst-case scenario, is bet- the flowmeter technologies we will con-
sumed, and then take steps to improve ter than some widely used flowmeter sider here to be accurate to +/- 0.5
efficiency. technologies—as you will see the para- percent of rate or reading. However,
Extreme low-end flow velocities are graphs to follow. (NOTE: Temperature this specification does not reflect the
becoming more prominent in certain sensor accuracy will degrade as differ- range in which the meter will actually
applications as a product of the drive for ential temperature is reduced.) be operating in the field, or straight-run
energy efficiency. And while such tech- pipe requirements. To achieve +/- 0.5
nologies as variable-frequency drives Flow Computer Accuracy percent of accuracy, most flowmeter
(VFDs) and modulating flow valves are Today’s advanced technology allows technologies considered will require a
enabling end-users to fully developed flow pro-
optimize flow in their hot/ file, which usually means
chilled water systems, that they need sufficient
do we really understand straight-run pipe up and
how these lower flow downstream.
velocities are impacting In addition, the flow-
flowmeters? Let’s con- meter accuracy state-
sider an application (hot/ ments are generally as-
chilled water) and its sociated with a specific
flow measurement com- turndown value. This
ponents (a matched pair indicates the lowest ve-
of temperature sensors, locity at which the me-
a flow computer, and a ter is able to maintain
flowmeter). What is the its accuracy statement.
single most limiting fac- For example, if a meter
tor on the accuracy of has a maximum velocity
the system? of 20 ft./s and performs
accurately over a turn-
Temperature down of 10-to-1, then
Sensor Accuracy A magnetic flowmeter in water service. (Photo by Cadillac Meter)
you can divide 20 by 10
Let’s consider an appli- to find that the minimum
velocities common in today’s pumped meet these needs. As a result, it is cus- ing valves to be employed to optimize
water systems. tomary for VFDs and flow control divert- the electricity demand required to move
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To illustrate the answer to this question, we will examine
three popular flowmeter technologies (dual-element tur-
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magmeters). These meters are compared in Figure 1, which
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Pump Control
The secret to minimizing your maintenance requirements By Kelvin Findlay
OEM / System
Integrator
OEM Special
Supplement Highlights
Case Study: Pre-engineered
refueling systems for aircraft
and heavy-duty construction
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Welcome to the
OEM / System Integrator—
Highlighting the Importance of
Quality and Balance
s we present the third edition of Flow
A
on the keys to success for OEMs and
Control magazine’s OEM / System system integrators (page SS-6).
An overview of Trigg Technologies’
Integrator supplement, I’m beginning to pick
Lease Automation Custody Transfer
up on themes that are common among the (LACT) system, which is designed to ac-
folks I’ve been speaking with who do busi- curately facilitate the transfer of liquid
ness in this world. Key among them is the hydrocarbons between buyer and seller
drive for quality and balance in the technol- (page SS-10).
ogy selection process.
As you consider your system de-
As OEMs and system integrators, On the following pages you will find: sign process, it is important to carefully
your biggest concern is often the reli- A case study showcasing how a consider the technology suppliers with
ability and efficiency of the devices sliding vane pump is providing reliable whom you choose to partner. The range
“
being used to realize your of technology solutions on
larger vision. That is, are the the market today is vast,
devices integrated into your
At the same time, over-specifying and the success of your sys-
system going to be able to the system is also a key concern. tem will ultimately rely on
reliably stand up to the con- While reliability supersedes all, the component technologies
ditions of the applications
cost is always an important fac- it is built upon. The following
they serve. pages provide some insights
At the same time, over- tor. Ultimately, the aim is to strike on the characteristics you
”
specifying the system is also the perfect balance between reli- should look for in technolo-
a key concern. While reliabil- ability, efficiency and cost. gy supplier partners, as well
ity supersedes all, cost is al- as several examples of how
ways an important factor. Ul- OEMs have leveraged com-
timately, the aim is to strike the perfect service in several unique refueling sys- ponent technologies to the advantage
balance between reliability, efficiency tems for aircraft and heavy-duty con- of their systems. FC
and cost. struction equipment (page SS-2).
With this sentiment in mind, the fol- A Q&A with David Nystrom, gen- Thanks for your readership,
lowing pages include some interesting eral manager of TSi Power Products, a
content that aims to shed light on how Control System Integrators Association — Matt Migliore
you can strike this balance in your sys- member company. Mr. Nystrom pro- Director of Content
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nium Systems. “This is an- method would have taken
and breakdowns.
other growth market we have five months.”
identified for the future.”
Another MARS product being promoted by Millennium Application:
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Q&A:
A Reasoned Approach
to TECHNOLOGY
PARTNERSHIPS
An industry insider offers insights on the keys to
success for OEMs and system integrators
David Nystrom is the general manager of TSi Power Products in Antigo, Wis.
Nystrom has more than eight years of experience in the power conversion indus-
try. He began his career in manufacturing and progressed to sales and market-
ing prior to leading TSi Power Products. TSi Power Products is a subsidiary of TSi
Power, (www.tsipower.com), a partner member of the Control System Integrators
David Nystrom Association (CSIA, www.controlsys.org).
A:
This question will naturally be defined
by the OEM’s own needs, which will
necessarily differ based on the orga-
nization.
If I must narrow it down to a single char-
acteristic relevant to all OEMs, I would say
accountability. The supplier must make every
good faith effort to deliver on its claims and
to stand by its product. Lead times should be
accurate, prices should not change without no-
tice, and service and warranty issues should be A TSi Power outdoor uninterruptible power supply serves a mission-
critical system at a nuclear power plant.
handled in a straightforward fashion.
A:
The first step must be for the OEM to thoroughly
educate itself on the technology it intends to
Q: How can OEMs / system integrators effectively
balance the price versus performance tradeoff
when considering potential technology partners?
acquire. Without thorough knowledge of the tech- What advice can you offer OEMs / system integrators to
A:
The tradeoff depends on what performance charac- essential for the OEM to be able to make plans. Is your equip-
teristics are demanded by the application. In an ment supplier consistently failing to deliver what it has prom-
application demanding very precise tolerances and ised? You need to find a new supplier.
“
control, a less sophisticat- One less obvious red flag
ed and less expensive solu- is when an equipment sup-
tion will ultimately cost
Without accountability, the plier is too quick to claim it
more because it will fail to relationship between the OEM has the perfect solution. If an
deliver adequate perfor- and technology supplier is inher- equipment supplier claims its
mance. But in a simpler technology meets all of your
ently unstable. No matter how
system requiring lower tol- requirements and then some,
erances and control, the good prices or technology it may be overpromising in
old saying, “better is the specifications are today, there an effort to secure your busi-
enemy of good enough,” is no guarantee this will remain ness. In the real world, few
applies. Not only would the existing technology solutions
user be paying more than
so tomorrow. Worst of all, with- are perfect, and even cus-
needed upfront, but more out accountability the OEM tom-developed technology in-
complex systems tend to cannot count on long-term sup- volves tradeoffs—not least of
have inherently higher fail- which is time and cost.
”
port and may be stuck servicing
ure rates—increasing oper- The best early diagnosis of
ating costs. complex technology. an equipment supplier can be
The question of capital made by seeing if it can ful-
costs versus operating costs is a common dilemma. In my ex- fill simple requirements, as promised in accordance with the
perience, too many OEMs are biased toward scrimping on the OEM’s needs. If the equipment supplier can’t solve simple
capital budget, only to suffer higher operating expenses down problems, it will fail to solve complex ones.
the road. Acquisitions cannot be handled solely by purchas-
ing managers. Field service managers, and other users of the
technology must be involved in the procurement process with
a strong focus on total cost of ownership. Unfortunately, it is
sometimes hard to make the case to spend more now to save
Q: What are some best practices OEMs / system
integrators can employ to effectively manage
partnerships with technology suppliers through-
more later. out the product development lifecycle?
A:
This comes down to two practices—measurement
A:
This brings us back to the first question, and the Additionally, it benefits an OEM to communicate details
matter of accountability. One strong red flag is if seemingly unrelated about the complete system’s perfor-
no single person at the equipment provider is in mance rather than only the performance of a particular ven-
charge of the relationship with the OEM. If no one is in dor’s technology. Good equipment suppliers are more familiar
charge, no one is responsible. That is the exact opposite of with their product than the OEM is, and they may be aware
A:
Old-fashioned “middleman” integrators and OEMs Things” initiative or the German government’s Industry 4.0
are disappearing. In the past, end-users relied on initiative.
integrators and OEMs not just to do field installa- Manufacturers are now incorporating Internet-connected
tions, but also to procure parts. This created some stable sensors into their products, allowing for precise measurement
environments in which integrators were able to profit on and control from remote locations. More advanced sensors
markups without adding a great deal of value. and controls allow for autonomous operation in some applica-
Increasingly, manufacturers and end-users are bypassing tions as well.
resellers and dealing with each other directly. Intermediary The OEMs and system integrators that survive and thrive
companies without expertise in systems integration, long- in the future will be those that master ICT. End-users often do
term maintenance, and other value-added services have seen not have the time or resources to setup and maintain com-
their position erode. plex computer networking technology, but they will demand
At the same time, more opportunities have been cre- the benefits provided by such networks. Intermediary compa-
ated for those integrators and OEMs with specific expertise. nies that master this valuable service will succeed. FC
Manufacturers have substantially increased the range and
capability of their products. This has led to new opportunities www.controlsys.org, www.tsipower.com
for intermediaries to offer long-term maintenance contracts,
turnkey setup deals, and even the complete takeover of end- Interview conducted by Matt Migliore, director of content
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At the end of the day, pumps are fairly simple. But they must maintenance in mind. While most technical
be operated properly—at or near BEP—in order to do the books sit on a reference shelf gathering dust,
job right. You must think of pump control as more than just this book gathers dirt smudges. Its pages get
turning them on and off. Install digital pressure gauges on creased and folded when mashed by the lid
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FLOW UPDATE | Electromagnetic Flow Measurement
The Moneymaker
Why are electromagnetic flowmeters so popular? By Jesse Yoder, Ph.D.
M agnetic flowmeters generate more revenues worldwide current. This makes them better able to
than any other type of flowmeter, according to the lat- handle high noise applications, such as
slurries and dirty liquids than standard
est research compiled by Flow Research, Inc. This places DC meters. These high-strength me-
magnetic flowmeters ahead of some powerhouse flow ters are growing rapidly in popularity. In
measurement technologies, such as Coriolis, positive dis- 2008, they accounted for 5 percent of
placement, turbine, and differential pressure (DP). And magnetic flowmeter revenues. By 2013,
this percentage had more than doubled.
while the story is somewhat different in terms of units, with
differential-pressure and variable-area flowmeters having a New Product Developments
larger installed base than magnetic flowmeters, the higher Keep this Market Fresh
average selling price of magnetic devices has enabled the While the magnetic flowmeter market
is a mature and stable one, there are
technology to entrench itself as the biggest moneymaker in some new product developments in
the flow measurement category. the magmeter market, and these new
developments figure to help generate
Why Magnetic Flowmeters? As a result, AC magmeters needed to continued growth. One recent develop-
Most flowmeters do their best work in be calibrated regularly against an onsite ment is the advent of two-wire magnetic
clean liquids or gases. This is true, for hydraulic zero to maintain their accuracy. flowmeters instead of four-wire meters,
example, of turbine, Coriolis, transit-time Direct current (DC) magmeters were which have a dedicated power supply.
ultrasonic, and vortex meters. Magnetic developed to solve the problems associ- Two-wire meters use the power avail-
flowmeters, however, thrive in dirty liquid ated with the noise associated with AC able from the loop power supply. This
applications. As such, magnetic flow- meters. The DC meters were based on reduces wiring costs and can result in
meters are widely employed to measure pulsed direct current. When the current lower installation costs, which is mak-
the flow of conductive liquids and slur- is turned on, a voltage is generated in ing two-wire meters a popular choice of
ries, including pulp and paper slurries the magnetic flowmeter, showing the ve- end-users. While two-wire meters still
and black liquor. Their main limitation is locity of a flowing liquid. When the cur- represent only a small percentage of the
that they cannot measure hydrocarbons rent is turned off, any remaining voltage total magnetic flowmeters sold, their use
(which are nonconductive). is assumed to be the product of noise. grew significantly from 2008 to 2013.
Magmeters, as they are often called, The DC meter computes flow velocity by Another important development
are highly accurate and do not create subtracting this extra remaining voltage. is the growth in battery-operated and
pressure drop. Their initial purchase While DC pulsed technology was first wireless magnetic flowmeters. Battery-
cost is medium to high, depending on introduced in 1974, it became popular in operated meters make it possible to
size. While their price is generally higher the 1980s, and its popularity has grown install magmeters in hard-to-reach
than DP flowmeters, most are priced since then. In 2013, more than 95 percent places, and wireless meters can trans-
lower than equivalent Coriolis flowme- of magnetic flowmeter revenues were from mit a receivable signal where the use of
ters, making magmeters a nice choice meters using some type of DC technology. wires is impractical. Both of these seg-
for end-users who are aiming to strike a Pulsed DC technology does have the draw- ments represent fast-growing areas of
balance on price vs. performance. back, however, of lower signal strength the magnetic flowmeter market.
compared to AC meters. This gives AC Another area where magnetic flow-
AC vs. DC Magnetic meters an advantage for measurement of meters distinguish themselves is in their
Flowmeters some dirty liquids and slurries. liners. Liners enable the meters to mea-
When magnetic flowmeters were first To compensate for low signal sure both very dirty and very clean liq-
introduced, many had coils powered strength, some DC magnetic flowme- uids. The two most popular ones are PFA
by continuous alternating current (AC). ter suppliers developed “high-strength” (perfluoroalkoxy) and PTFE (polytetraflu-
These devices were subject to noise DC meters, which use the pulsed on- oroethylene). Hard rubber is widely used
that interfered with the meter reading. off technology of DC with a higher coil for water and wastewater applications.
Concerning Fluid
Handling Safety
10 reasons to consider closed system liquid
dispensing for bulk shipping containers By Thomas A. Braun
A t any given time, there are millions of liquid-filled drums A third liquid-dispensing approach is
the closed or sealed system, and this is
and IBC totes in circulation around the world, transport- a significantly safer approach than ei-
ing everything from edible oils and flavorings to detergents ther the open or semi-closed methods.
and solvents or other hazardous media. These containers Closed systems rely on a pump to draw
provide industries an efficient way to deliver bulk liquid ingre- the media from the container and de-
liver it to the end process.
dients and products from the producers/manufacturers and Closed systems include three main
blenders who package them to the end users, who, in turn, components:
need to transfer the liquids into smaller containers or into Dip-tube assembly: This as-
equipment for end-use processes. sembly usually includes a drum insert
with a threaded plug that replaces the
Historically, the simplest transfer the work space. In addition, the semi- standard bung plug and a hollow down
method has been through an open dis- closed approach requires workers to in- tube or straw that extends to the bot-
pensing system by simply pouring the sert and remove a dip tube each time a tom of the container. The dip tube is
liquid out of the original shipping con- new drum is emptied—a process that pre-installed by the drum manufacturer
tainer into a bucket using a spigot. This still exposes them to drips, leaks, and or the packager of the contents at the
method, however, is typically messy and fumes during the transfer. time of filling. Alternately, the end-user
risks splashes and spills that may choose to install the dip
expose workers and the envi- tube in a safe area prior to
ronment to potential hazards delivering the container to the
from the liquid media, as well end process location.
as the fumes they generate. Dispense head or
Another common method coupler: This is a connector
used in many industries em- that can be easily affixed to
ploys a semi-closed dispens- the container to facilitate dis-
ing system where a sting- pensing of the media at the
er-type dip tube draws the end user’s site. The coupler
contents out of a vertically will be connected to a pump
oriented container using an using hose or tubing of some
attachable hand or electric/ sort that feeds the end-user’s
air-driven screw-type transfer process.
pump. Pump: Virtually any
While this approach is a type of pump (centrifugal,
step in the right direction, diaphragm, gear, vane, peri-
the semi-closed dispensing staltic, metering, proportion-
system is typically not sealed ing, etc.) can be used with a
and allows potentially danger- Figure 1. Fully closed dispensing systems rely on a pump closed system since a properly
ous fumes from the chemical to draw the media from the container and deliver it to the designed system will allow for
end process without worker exposure.
to pollute the atmosphere in connection to any pump inlet.
“
als (HAZMAT) as defined can also be rugged, reli-
by the Environmental able, and affordable. This
Protection Agency (EPA, Optional features available on some last attribute, affordability,
www.epa.gov), the pack- closed dispensing systems help pre- is often the key determi-
age (container plus clo- nant as to whether these
sures) must pass the DOT’s vent misconnections. Options include safe and convenient sys-
testing regimen as defined color coding, physical keying, and use tems are implemented
in CFR 178 to verify that widely or at all.
the contents will be secure of radio frequency identification While open and semi-
during transport. This holds (RFID) technology or all three. Colored open systems will con-
true when the closure is tinue to be employed,
a pre-installed dip tube. caps can be placed on the coupler and drum manufacturers can
Packagers can choose dip- installed in the dip-tube assembly to improve customer accep-
tube assemblies that meet tance of their products
”
these standards. make it easy to match the coupler by offering a low-cost
with the right drum or IBC tote. closed dispensing system
Meet with a pre-installed dip-
9 Cleanroom tube assembly. Likewise,
Application Needs tubes or couplers made of stainless steel packagers can enhance both safety and
Industries with strict cleanroom manu- or exotic polymers, the materials price the acceptance of their products by of-
facturing standards (such as the semi- will be significantly higher, but the other fering pre-installed dip tubes that mate
conductor, solar, and life sciences benefits of closed system dispensing with coupler types favored by the end-
industries) can benefit from closed might still outweigh the cost. users. Finally, end-users gain benefits
system dispensing because dip-tube from closed dispensing systems that
assembly and coupler components can A Closing Argument for include greater worker and environmen-
be assembled under cleanroom condi- Closed Dispensing Systems tal safety, improved container emptying
tions that adhere to specific application Today, chemical packagers and end- efficiency, reduced cleanup/disposal,
requirements. Plus, the resulting closed users—well aware of the liabilities they costs and contributions to sustainability
system dispensing unit helps guarantee face—are increasingly incorporating and a cleaner world. FC
content purity from the point-of-origin closed systems into their chemical man-
to the point-of-use. agement solutions, both in hazardous www.colder.com
Control Costs Thomas A. Braun is the business manager of chemical and packaging
10 While convenience and safety are products for Colder Products Company in St. Paul, Minn. With Colder for more
both important goals for liquid dispens- than 20 years, he currently oversees business development efforts, assesses
ing, affordability is also critical. That new market opportunities, and develops program initiatives, including technol-
is why the drum inserts and dip tubes ogy licensing, patent evaluations, and contract negotiations. He developed and
of DrumQuik are constructed almost co-patented the pressure balanced non-spill coupling design and DrumQuik
entirely from high-density polyethylene dispensing connector system for Colder, both of which have won several industry
(HDPE). HDPE is inexpensive and an awards. Prior to joining Colder, he served in design engineering and mechanical
FDA grade that is suitable for food pro- research and development management roles at Tectonics Research Inc. and
cessing. It combines ruggedness with Advanced Compressor Technologies. He helped develop an efficient heat pump
resistance to a very wide range of while at Advanced Compressor Technologies, and he also developed and pat-
industrial chemicals. And since most ented a natural gas direct-injection system for two-stroke internal combustion
Jerricans, drums, and IBC totes are also engines. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon
made of HDPE, the whole assembly is University in Erie, Penn., has three patents, and is involved in various industry
easily recycled. For high-volume users of associations. Mr. Braun can be reached at tom.braun@colder.com.
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neering students graduate with a one or 2-hour lecture on neer will liaise with a subcontractor for the internal plumbing
pumps in a course called Fluid Mechanics. And this, people, pumps and the firewater pumps you might see in a building.
is what most graduate mechanical engineers and process en- He will review some pipe layouts and might have to sign a
gineers know about their pumps. requisition or pump purchase order.
I asked engineering professors at three different universi- Maybe the engineer will take a position with the highway
ties (Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, and the department and build bridges and tunnels. For bridges over
University of Dayton) the following question: lakes and rivers, the engineer will need to recall open-channel
“In the Mechanical Engineering (ME) curriculum at your hydraulics from FM to design and sink caissons in water for
university, how many courses of Fluid Mechanics (FM) are bridge supports and design against floods.
required to graduate in four years as a mechanical or chemi- However, that one or 2-hour pump lecture in the Fluid Me-
cal engineer?” chanics course is woefully inadequate if the engineer takes a
“
One professor said, position with a petroleum
“All MEs, CivilEs and refiner, municipal water
ChemEs have one re- Larry, I don’t think the biggest issue department, mining, pow-
quired FM course. Fluid er plant, chemical plant,
Mechanics at our univer- is with how many courses of this or paper mill.
sity is purely theoretical. name are required. Higher education The third professor said
Our MEs will also take a it best. “Higher Education
Thermal Fluid Systems has moved to theoretical BS that is has moved to theoreti-
Laboratory where they largely an exercise in calculus gym- cal BS… led by a faculty
observe and analyze with absolutely no indus-
common mechanical en- nastics led by a faculty with abso- trial expertise, or even the
gineering systems includ- lutely no industrial expertise, or even context of being around
ing pumps. mechanical things.”
Another Ph.D. of En- the context of being around mechani- Too many universities
gineering (different uni- cal things. Professors without this are graduating mechani-
versity) responded, “For cal engineers who can’t
”
MEs, we require one experience always do what they are build a skateboard and
course in FM and another best at, namely calculus theory. don’t know what happens
course in Thermodynam- inside the engine of a car.
ics. Pumps are covered in It’s a problem I observe in
the FM course. Advanced FM is a technical elective. Our CivilE many parts of the world.
students also take FM with a hydrology lab.” If there is any interest in converting vibrations into reli-
The third professor (different university) answered, “MEs able pumps, come to a Pump Guy Seminar this year. We’ll
take one semester of FM. ChemEs take a different FM than be in Lake Charles, La. and Portland, Ore this year. For more
MEs. ChemEs also take a course called Heat and Mass Trans- details, visit FlowControlNetwork.com/PumpGuy or call Matt
fer. Civil Engineering students take a different course called Migliore at 610 828-1711. FC
Hydraulics, which is mostly open-channel flow and a course
on Water Resource Engineering.” Regards,
The third professor added an unexpected comment: “Lar- The Pump Guy
ry, I don’t think the biggest issue is with how many courses
of this name are required. Higher education has moved to Larry Bachus, founder of pump services firm Bachus
theoretical BS that is largely an exercise in calculus gymnas- Company Inc., is a regular contributor to Flow Control
tics led by a faculty with absolutely no industrial expertise, or magazine. He is a pump consultant, lecturer, and inventor
even the context of being around mechanical things. Profes- based in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Bachus is a retired member
sors without this experience always do what they are best at, of ASME and lectures in both English and Spanish. He can
namely calculus theory.” be reached at larry@bachusinc.com.
Some graduating engineers will take a position with a
company that manufactures a product like an automobile, www.bachusinc.com
or piece of furniture. These companies need mechanical and
process engineers too. The engineer’s work week will be con- FLOWSTREAM
sumed with welding and assembly robots, assembly lines,
and packaging. These engineers might never need the infor-
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Q: You recently replaced long- Finally, I am excited about taking ever, only when I worked with Elcon did
time HART Communication the Foundation to the next technologi- I get to see the value a relationship with
Foundation President, Ron cal level and making HART even more HART can yield.
Helson. How do you feel about being relevant in the age of the “Internet of At Elcon I worked closely with the
Mr. Helson’s successor and the role Things.” This needs to be carefully exe- Foundation to develop products, part-
of building upon the work he did in cuted to preserve the fundamental prin- nered with other member companies,
establishing the HART Communication ciples our users count on and keeping and enjoyed tremendous growth by
Foundation as a leading provider of HART reliable and secure in the cyber sharing the solutions we developed
protocols for industrial communica- age. within the HART ecosystem.
tions?
A:
Ron has built the Foundation
around solid principals that will
last. He has also set the direc-
Q: What was your relationship
with the HART Communication
Foundation prior to taking
Q: What do you see as some of
the key accomplishments of
the HART Communication
tion to maximize value for the members over as president? Foundation since its inception in 1993?
and open markets to drive the sale of
A: A:
their products. It is functioning quite Although I had been in the Well, that’s difficult to put a
well, yet there is still plenty of opportu- instrumentation and control box around, yet it is encapsu-
nity to optimize the performance of the world most of my career, I lated in the fact that the HART
Foundation and its processes. only began working closely with the Protocol is the recognized global leader
Also, a tremendous upside can be Foundation when I became president of for process automation communication.
achieved in growing our global foot- Elcon, a small member company (now Over 20 years, the Foundation accom-
print both in geographical areas and part of Pepperl+Fuchs, www.pepperl- plished this by demonstrating how to
with many technologies that are in their fuchs.us) similar to many of our mem- enable value to end-users through the
infancy. We can leverage the ground- ber companies today. use of HART data. With nearly 300
work Ron has put in place to scale From my background in sales and members composed of the most innova-
the membership and grow adoption in marketing I have stomped around many tive technology companies in the world,
many markets. Our strategic planning plants and view the business from the we now have the critical mass to drive
will align with these goals and put the user’s perspective. I understand the member solutions into the marketplace
proper initiatives in place to enable fur- large control system, data acquisition, to connect and enable the HART data to
ther growth. and instrumentation companies; how- be utilized by any system imaginable.
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I would have to say getting the cutting edge of digital communica- working hard at this task for months with
over the perception that HART tions. Growing wirelessly enables op- the goal of optimizing a proposed new
is an analog protocol that tions to cost-effectively bring in data Foundation to ensure it provides benefits
measures a 4-20mA current across a that would otherwise not be considered. to members of all types. As you may
wire. Digital communications run across We will grow in our ability to integrate imagine, there are many moving parts
many media, and it just so happens in with decision-support systems and soft- and so much work to be done to cover all
the case of HART that this media is the ware to leverage analytics and improve the bases before we deliver a well
thought out plan and benefits
to the members, who will
ultimately decide. Thus far
the results are very encour-
aging, and we are making
good progress toward a new
Foundation that benefits all.
Q: Looking ahead 10
years, how will
industrial commu-
nication be different than it
is today? What do you see
as the key accomplish-
ments going forward?
A:
I believe the data
delivered will be
smarter and have
Wired or wireless HART Communication protocols are designed to enable users to connect more inherent intelligence.
to the valuable information in their intelligent measurement and control devices, including We will take further steps to
real-time diagnostics, performance and status alerts, and device configuration data. system-wide interoperability,
standardizing both devices
most reliable, secure, and prevalent asset management. and various hosts. Many process auto-
form of communication in the process Delivering the HART data enterprise- mation technologies will work together to
industry. Now that the market recog- wide is the next step to maximizing its deliver ways to connect to this valuable
nizes that this is a digital protocol that use in all operations and management data.
can reliably bring the intelligence of functions of the modern plant today. Data will be more accessible enter-
their devices to connect with hosts, it This integration is also fueled by stan- prise-wide in the modern day plant and
opens up the value without being dis- dardization at the host level, which will available in the context needed to help
ruptive to their operations. be a key focus for the Foundation. people in various departments make
Finally, more can be done on a world- better decisions to optimize their opera-
wide basis to work cooperatively with tion. Plants will get much smarter and
Q: In the future, where do you other countries and standards and make integrated, but the people will still make
see the HART Communication it easier for users and members to gain the decisions of financial value that im-
Foundation going under your access to their data, and to register and pact their operation and livelihood—and
leadership? What are your goals for support HART devices and hosts. they will have far greater intelligence to
the organization over the next 5-10
years?
Q: It was recently announced make those decisions. FC
that the HART Communication
Foundation and the Fieldbus
www.hartcomm.org
A:
It all starts with the ultimate Foundation are discussing a possible Interview conducted by Matt Migliore,
goal of improving our end- merger. What can you tell us about director of content for Flow Control
magazine and FlowControlNetwork.com.
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N T T I I N F O R M A T I C S C I R A S GLOSSARY OF TERMS:
G C E L U V S P E C T R O S C O P Y T T ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS
N F S A S I S Y L A N A R E T A W B A L
I L A B W A T E R A N A Y S I S E A T U
CHARACTERIZATION: Testing the processability of plas-
tics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, paints, coatings, and
B S R A C H A R A C T E R I Z A T I O N
materials from the chemicals and petrochemicals industries.
U P M U P C I T L A T S I R R E P P P I For pharmaceuticals, it can be used for drug development
T Y R T E M O R T C E P S S S A M M N P (hot melt extrusion) and continuous wet granulation.
C S B O T R A N R R S S Y S A P U U O R
FLOWMETERS: Variable-area flowmeters (rotameters) are
I C A M F L O W M E T E R M U P U P I H
used to measure the flowrate of liquids and gases in a vari-
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