Ethanol, the common name for ethyl alcohol, is fuel grade alcohol that is produced through the fermentation of simple carbohydrates by yeasts. Fueled by growing environmental, economic, and national security concerns, U.S. ethanol production capacity has nearly doubled in the past six years, and the Renewable Fuel Association (RFA) projects another doubling of the industry by 2012. Ethanol can be made from renewable feedstock’s such
as grain sorghum, wheat, barley, potatoes, and sugar cane. In the United States, the majority of the ethanol is produced from corn.
The topic is captioned as Green genes- a promising fuel source for future..the ppt describes about biofuel and its forms..mainly focused on biodiesel and its present status, applications etc.,
Introduction
Evolution of biofuels
Biofuel production methods
Target areas for biotechnological interventions
Current research and developments
Success stories
Applications
Future line
Summary
Conclusion
Green genes
Green genes- plants and algae
Hydrocarbons, polysaccharides and triacylglycerides -precursors for biofuel
Biofuel
From renewable biological processes
Forms of biofuel:
Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Biomethane
Biohydrogen
Biodegradable and ecofriendly
Major sources- plants and algae
Evolution of biofuel
Biomethane
Agricultural waste, manure, plant material, green waste, etc.
Anaerobic digestion
Cooking
Compressed biomethane - vehicle
Biohydrogen
Source - algal biomass
Biological process – fermentation
Organic acid as substrate – higher fermentation rate
Fuel for vehicles
Bioethanol from lignocellulose biomass
Presence of lignin in vascular tissue - barrier
Enzymatic digestion of lignin - improve plant carbohydrate production
Genes encoding enzymes hydroxyphyl (H), guaiacyl (G) and syringyl (S) - building blocks of lignin
Antisense constructs to knock out genes encoding enzymes
…bioethanol from lignocellulose biomass
Mature stem harvested - late flowering stage
Plants with least lignin have high carbohydrate level
Hydroxycinnamoyl - highly contributes for lignin blocking than enzymes like C 3-H and C 4-H
C 4H : Cinnamate 4-hydroxylase
HCT : Shikimate hydroxycinnamoyl transferase
C 3-H : Coumaroyl shikimate 3-hydroxylase
CCoAOMT : Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-methyltransferase
F 5-H: Ferulate 5-hydroxylase
COMT: Caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase
Higher saccharification efficiency - transgenic lines
Pathway - conserved across plant kingdom
Targeted genes - candidate genes for improving saccharification in bioenergy crops like jatropha, switchgrass etc.
Biodiesel from algal biomass
Photosynthetic, heterotrophic organisms
Potential for cultivation as energy crops
Microalgal species with oil content
Why microalgae than plants?
More oil yield
Small area of land
Lesser need of labour, nutrients and water
Grow rapidly with high solar energy conversion efficiency
Wider adaptability
Current research and developments
Offshore Membrane Enclosure for Growing Algae (OMEGA) system
Success stories
Applications
Refinery process, Refinery unit, catalyst, CDU, VDU, hydro cracker, residue up gradation unit.It is a part of Refinary Management. Interested people can gather knowledge from this PPT
Palm olein from vegetable oil has gained attention as a new renewable energy source to substitute fossil diesel.
This work examines the technical potential of biodiesel produced from palm olein as gas turbine fule in Malaysia.
The studies which cover an investigation into the physical and chemical properties of blended palm olein/diesel oils.
Methanol most flexible chemical commodities and energy sources produced from convert the feedstock natural gas into a synthesis gas and also by catalytic synthesis of methanol
The topic is captioned as Green genes- a promising fuel source for future..the ppt describes about biofuel and its forms..mainly focused on biodiesel and its present status, applications etc.,
Introduction
Evolution of biofuels
Biofuel production methods
Target areas for biotechnological interventions
Current research and developments
Success stories
Applications
Future line
Summary
Conclusion
Green genes
Green genes- plants and algae
Hydrocarbons, polysaccharides and triacylglycerides -precursors for biofuel
Biofuel
From renewable biological processes
Forms of biofuel:
Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Biomethane
Biohydrogen
Biodegradable and ecofriendly
Major sources- plants and algae
Evolution of biofuel
Biomethane
Agricultural waste, manure, plant material, green waste, etc.
Anaerobic digestion
Cooking
Compressed biomethane - vehicle
Biohydrogen
Source - algal biomass
Biological process – fermentation
Organic acid as substrate – higher fermentation rate
Fuel for vehicles
Bioethanol from lignocellulose biomass
Presence of lignin in vascular tissue - barrier
Enzymatic digestion of lignin - improve plant carbohydrate production
Genes encoding enzymes hydroxyphyl (H), guaiacyl (G) and syringyl (S) - building blocks of lignin
Antisense constructs to knock out genes encoding enzymes
…bioethanol from lignocellulose biomass
Mature stem harvested - late flowering stage
Plants with least lignin have high carbohydrate level
Hydroxycinnamoyl - highly contributes for lignin blocking than enzymes like C 3-H and C 4-H
C 4H : Cinnamate 4-hydroxylase
HCT : Shikimate hydroxycinnamoyl transferase
C 3-H : Coumaroyl shikimate 3-hydroxylase
CCoAOMT : Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-methyltransferase
F 5-H: Ferulate 5-hydroxylase
COMT: Caffeic acid 3-O-methyltransferase
Higher saccharification efficiency - transgenic lines
Pathway - conserved across plant kingdom
Targeted genes - candidate genes for improving saccharification in bioenergy crops like jatropha, switchgrass etc.
Biodiesel from algal biomass
Photosynthetic, heterotrophic organisms
Potential for cultivation as energy crops
Microalgal species with oil content
Why microalgae than plants?
More oil yield
Small area of land
Lesser need of labour, nutrients and water
Grow rapidly with high solar energy conversion efficiency
Wider adaptability
Current research and developments
Offshore Membrane Enclosure for Growing Algae (OMEGA) system
Success stories
Applications
Refinery process, Refinery unit, catalyst, CDU, VDU, hydro cracker, residue up gradation unit.It is a part of Refinary Management. Interested people can gather knowledge from this PPT
Palm olein from vegetable oil has gained attention as a new renewable energy source to substitute fossil diesel.
This work examines the technical potential of biodiesel produced from palm olein as gas turbine fule in Malaysia.
The studies which cover an investigation into the physical and chemical properties of blended palm olein/diesel oils.
Methanol most flexible chemical commodities and energy sources produced from convert the feedstock natural gas into a synthesis gas and also by catalytic synthesis of methanol
Current Status of Bio-Based Chemicals
Bio-Based is defined as a product that has been made from a biological (living) or renewable source (i.e. corn, sugar cane, cellulose, vegetable oils). Bio based products use new carbon instead of old carbon (106 years old Biomass or bio organics which has got converted to fossil fuels).
For soft copy of this document please feel free to contact us on info@biotechsupportbase.com or snjogdand@gmail.com
Application: Chemical agents employed in natural gas processing include drilling fluid additives, methanol injection for freeze protection, glycol injection for hydrate inhibition, produced water treatment chemicals, foam and corrosion inhibitors, de-emulsifiers,and drag reduction agents. Chemicals are frequently administered by way of chemical injection skids.
Challenges: Level monitoring controls chemical inventory
and determines when the tanks require filling.The careful
selection and application of level controls to chemical injection systems can effectively protect against tanks running out of chemicals or overfilling.
How to Start Biogas Production, Biogas – An Intense Opportunity (Landfill Gas...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Generally, biogas is a renewable fuel. In any country, for cooking or heating purposes biogas can be used as a low-cost fuel. Biogas can be used as a fuel in stationary and mobile engines, to supply motive power, pump water, drive machinery (e.g., threshers, grinders) or generate electricity. It can be used in both spark and compression (diesel) engines. The spark ignition engine is easily modified to run on biogas by using a gas carburetor.
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Changing consumer choice to ethanol can
1. Reduce dependency on foreign oil
2. Reduce pollution and clean the atmosphere
3. Slow climate change
4. Provide a more renewable fuel source
The use of ethanol blends in conventional gasoline vehicles is restricted to low mixtures up to E10, as ethanol is corrosive and can degrade some of the materials in the engine and fuel system. Also, the engine has to be adjusted for a higher compression ratio as compared to a pure gasoline engine to take advantage of ethanol's higher oxygen content
Stall can most easily be defined as a condition in which heat transfer equipment is unable to drain condensate and becomes flooded due to insufficient system pressure.
What causes stall?
Stall occurs primarily in heat transfer equipment where the steam pressure is modulated to obtain a desired output (i.e. product temperature). The pressure range of any such equipment ( coils, shell & tube, etc....) can be segmented into two (2) distinct operational modes: Operating and Stall
Operating: In the upper section of the pressure range the operating pressure (OP) of the equipment is greater than the back pressure (BP) present at the discharge of the steam trap. Therefore a positive pressure differential across the trap exists allowing for condensate to flow from the equipment to the condensate return line.
Stall: In the lower section of the pressure range the operating pressure (OP) of the equipment is less than or equal to the back pressure (BP) present at the discharge of the steam trap. Therefore a negative or no pressure differential exists, this does not allow condensate to be discharged to the return line and the condensate begins to collect and flood the equipment.
Instantaneous hot water generation, distribution and precision temperature control for industrial applications. Learn how to avoid scaling, improve efficiency and safety, and increase your production and yield. A full range of individual state-of-the-art products, including: water heaters, water temperature controls, hose stations, variable frequency drive (VFD) pump assemblies and ancillary accessories such as storage tanks, and pressure-reducing valves.
Current Status of Bio-Based Chemicals
Bio-Based is defined as a product that has been made from a biological (living) or renewable source (i.e. corn, sugar cane, cellulose, vegetable oils). Bio based products use new carbon instead of old carbon (106 years old Biomass or bio organics which has got converted to fossil fuels).
For soft copy of this document please feel free to contact us on info@biotechsupportbase.com or snjogdand@gmail.com
Application: Chemical agents employed in natural gas processing include drilling fluid additives, methanol injection for freeze protection, glycol injection for hydrate inhibition, produced water treatment chemicals, foam and corrosion inhibitors, de-emulsifiers,and drag reduction agents. Chemicals are frequently administered by way of chemical injection skids.
Challenges: Level monitoring controls chemical inventory
and determines when the tanks require filling.The careful
selection and application of level controls to chemical injection systems can effectively protect against tanks running out of chemicals or overfilling.
How to Start Biogas Production, Biogas – An Intense Opportunity (Landfill Gas...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Generally, biogas is a renewable fuel. In any country, for cooking or heating purposes biogas can be used as a low-cost fuel. Biogas can be used as a fuel in stationary and mobile engines, to supply motive power, pump water, drive machinery (e.g., threshers, grinders) or generate electricity. It can be used in both spark and compression (diesel) engines. The spark ignition engine is easily modified to run on biogas by using a gas carburetor.
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Email: npcs.ei@gmail.com , info@entrepreneurindia.co
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Changing consumer choice to ethanol can
1. Reduce dependency on foreign oil
2. Reduce pollution and clean the atmosphere
3. Slow climate change
4. Provide a more renewable fuel source
The use of ethanol blends in conventional gasoline vehicles is restricted to low mixtures up to E10, as ethanol is corrosive and can degrade some of the materials in the engine and fuel system. Also, the engine has to be adjusted for a higher compression ratio as compared to a pure gasoline engine to take advantage of ethanol's higher oxygen content
Stall can most easily be defined as a condition in which heat transfer equipment is unable to drain condensate and becomes flooded due to insufficient system pressure.
What causes stall?
Stall occurs primarily in heat transfer equipment where the steam pressure is modulated to obtain a desired output (i.e. product temperature). The pressure range of any such equipment ( coils, shell & tube, etc....) can be segmented into two (2) distinct operational modes: Operating and Stall
Operating: In the upper section of the pressure range the operating pressure (OP) of the equipment is greater than the back pressure (BP) present at the discharge of the steam trap. Therefore a positive pressure differential across the trap exists allowing for condensate to flow from the equipment to the condensate return line.
Stall: In the lower section of the pressure range the operating pressure (OP) of the equipment is less than or equal to the back pressure (BP) present at the discharge of the steam trap. Therefore a negative or no pressure differential exists, this does not allow condensate to be discharged to the return line and the condensate begins to collect and flood the equipment.
Instantaneous hot water generation, distribution and precision temperature control for industrial applications. Learn how to avoid scaling, improve efficiency and safety, and increase your production and yield. A full range of individual state-of-the-art products, including: water heaters, water temperature controls, hose stations, variable frequency drive (VFD) pump assemblies and ancillary accessories such as storage tanks, and pressure-reducing valves.
The NDX is a 4–20 mA powered micro-controller based intelligent valve controller. The device contains a local user interface enabling configuration and operation without opening the device cover. Configuration and operation can also be made remotely by PC with asset management software connected to the control loop.
Automation in Industry: The People Make the Difference! Mead O'Brien, Inc.
People entering the workforce who are interested in meaningful careers should strongly consider industrial control and automation.
It's a bold statement, but there's truth that engineering careers in manufacturing automation will contribute to the solutions of some of the world's most significant challenges.
BIST (Built-in-Self-Test) Features for Electronic Valve ActuatorsMead O'Brien, Inc.
The development and implementation of safety related devices in plant systems is crucial for dependable operation, not to mention peace of mind. Safety and safe operation were once only high priorities for installations that involve hazardous environments. Expensive certification testing was, and still is, paramount to meeting the hazards of such environments, but a new level of plant-wide integrity is emerging — that of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and SIS. SIL is a safety rating that can be derived by analyzing a system to determine the risk of a failure occurring and the severity of its consequences. Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are systems containing instrumentation or controls installed for the purpose of preventing or mitigating a failure either by emergency shut down (ESD) or diverting the hazard. New or replacement equipment must have the ability to be introduced into plant systems without jeopardizing either the SIL of the operation or negatively impacting the SIS.
A sampling system is used to obtain a small product sample from a pipeline with the same proportions of oil, water, and contaminants as a running stream. OGSI supply sampling and analyzer skids that operate non-stop since fast loop sampling bypasses the main line. The sampling system is considered to be the most cost-effective solution in cases when analyzers are not required per project specifications. Check here to know more about sampling system.
The right pressure transmitter can enhance production. The key to maximizing the return on oil and gas development projects rests with the maintenance and safety of your—sometimes—aging equipment.
Industries like chemical, power, metalworking and oil & gas have all been having an increasing demand for innovative valves that meet the sectors’ requirements. In order to fulfill these demands, the valve production sector needs to substantially lower the costs of fabrication and the development time, while keeping up with the industrial innovations. And to help you in that course, here are the valve design trends that shouldn’t be missed.
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Whitepaper: The Next Evolution of Yokogawa CENTUMYokogawa
In 2014 Yokogawa is adding significant new capabilities to CENTUM VP. Now the New CENTUM VP becomes the platform for delivering four new innovations; Hyper-intuitive
Operation, Total Automation Management, Intelligent Plant Conductor, and Sustainable Plant Operation. Each innovation addresses pain points felt by today’s plant owner-operators as they strive for greater operational
integrity. Yokogawa has emphasized its objective to especially leverage two enabling technologies in this development program; field digital technology and dynamic process simulation.
In business most questions must satisfy a commercial rationale. Any monetary investment
needs to have justification with a confidently predicted return on that investment. So what
improvements can be reasonably expected from the decision to migrate? In this report, we consider a few of the more frequently undertaken migration projects:
1) Analogue control equipment to digital control equipment.
2) Obsolete PLC to Current PLC
3) DC motor control technology to AC technology
4) Traditional copper cable machine wiring and distributed Fieldbus networks.
Session 03 - History of Automation and Process IntroductionVidyaIA
In this session you will learn:
History of Industrial Automation
Types of Industrial Automation
Process Industries
Overview of Continuous & Batch Process
In this session you will learn:
History of Industrial Automation
Types of Industrial Automation
Process Industries
Overview of Continuous & Batch Process
For more information, visit: https://www.mindsmapped.com/courses/industrial-automation/complete-training-on-industrial-automation-for-beginners/
Whether you're new to buying a forklift or a veteran, this robust purchasing guide will be a helpful resource to you throughout the buying process.
Source: Purchasing.com/construction-equipment/forklifts/purchasing-guide
On the road to green machines...how oem's can improve the energy efficiency o...Schneider Electric
While many OEMs are aware of new technologies to
make machines more energy-efficient, they are
reluctant to make changes due to the perception
that it will make their machines more expensive to
sell. The constraints of cost reduction, usage of
resources and energy reduction are becoming key
drivers in the industry as consumers require
manufacturers to be more “green”. This paper
demonstrates how incorporating sustainable
design can add value to their machines and
differentiate OEMs from the competition.
Industry 4.0 - Enabling operational excellence of packaging linesStephane Potier
Industry 4.0 is a revolution in operational excellence for smart factories. Packaging industry experts weigh in on current trends and share their visions for the future.
Optimizing Efficiency_ The Power of Timing Conveyor Belts.pptxShibam S P Traders
The strategic implementation of timing conveyor belts is a game-changer for industries aiming to optimize their production processes. From precision timing to enhanced quality control and adaptability to changing demands, these belts offer a holistic solution for improving efficiency. For more information, visit: https://www.shibambelting.com/timing-conveyor-belts/
Design and Analysis of Chute System to obtain World Class OEEijsrd.com
A large investment in a piece of capital machinery and, in theory, it could run 24 hour a day for seven days a week at its optimum Speed. If it did this you gain the maximum value from the investment. In reality there is number of element that can affect the value gained from the investment. So that fully utilization of equipment can be done. Hence for fully utilization of any equipment any firm must have to calculate OEE. This paper represents the methodology applied in increasing the OEE of an Organization by exchanging the feed mechanism from a conveyor to a Chute system.
This document is intended to serve as a guide for
professionals in the High Volume Manufacturing Industries who want to understand what Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) can deliver for their business.
Intrusive vs. Non-Intrusive Electric Actuators: Which option is right for you...Mead O'Brien, Inc.
Modern electric actuators offer a wide range of technologies and features, from basic motor controls to sophisticated electronic controls. Many choices are available, since no single design or feature set meets the needs of every application.
Designers and manufacturers of industrial boilers are focused on meeting regulatory and safety requirements when developing highly efficient burner management systems (BMS). BMS are responsible for startup, operation and shutdown of a burner boiler systems. BMS monitor temperature, pressure and flow and employs safety shutoffs to shut down the burner boiler if an unsafe condition occurs.
Metso Neles Flow Control Solutions: Valves, Actuation, and AutomationMead O'Brien, Inc.
Neles Controls, a unit of Metso Automation, is a manufacturer of high quality rotary control valves, on/off valves, actuators & positioners, emergency shutdown valves (ESD), digital valve position control products, and severe service specialty valve products.
Here is a very good materials compatibility and corrosion guide courtesy of Ashcroft.
The reference is intended to serve solely as a general guide in the recommendation of materials for corrosive services and must be regarded as indicative only and not as any guarantee for a specific service. There are many conditions which cannot be covered by a simple tabulation such as this, which is based on uncontaminated chemicals, not mixtures.
Many of the chemicals listed are dangerous or toxic. No material recommendation should be made when there is insufficient information, a high degree of risk, or an extremely dangerous chemical. The end user is responsible for testing materials in his own application, or for securing the services of a qualified engineer to recommend materials.
The end user is responsible for the choice of product(s) in his own application, based upon his own determination of the materials, chemical, and corrosion factors involved. THIS GUIDE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
How Your Steam Trap Selection Affects Your Bottom Line Profits: Inverted Buck...Mead O'Brien, Inc.
The ability to monitor and maintain your facility’s steam trap populated directly affects your bottom line. Armstrong’s Steam Testing and Monitoring Systems give you the means to achieve best practice steam system management by proactively monitoring your steam trap inventory.
It’s pretty obvious, really. An efficient steam trap wastes less energy, which means you burn less fuel and reduce emissions.
The results are energy savings and a cleaner, healthier environment. By helping companies manage energy, Armstrong steam traps are also helping protect the world we all share.
As a steam trap wears, it loses efficiency and begins to waste energy. But Armstrong inverted bucket traps last years longer than other traps. They operate more efficiently longer because the inverted bucket is the most reliable steam trap operating principle known.
Clearly, the longer an efficient trap lasts, the more it reduces energy wasted, fuel burned and pollutants released into the air. It’s an all-around positive situation that lets the environment win, too. Bringing energy down to earth in your facility could begin with a renewed focus on your steam system, especially your steam traps. Said another way: Zeroing in your steam traps is an easy way to pay less money for energy—and more attention to the environment.
Companies around the world are beginning to realize that rather than being separate challenges, energy and the environment are and have always been a single mission. And that quality management in one area will surely impact the other.
The catalog below should be utilized as a guide for the installation and operation of steam trapping equipment. Selection or installation should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance or advice. Armstrong and its local representatives are available for consultation and technical assistance. We encourage you to contact your Armstrong Representative for complete details.
Limitorque WG Series Installation, Operation, and MaintenanceMead O'Brien, Inc.
The Flowserve Limitorque WG series of worm gearboxes is designed for quarter-turn butterfly, ball, and plug valve applications as well as quarter-turn and multi-turn dampers and offers unsurpassed quality and longevity in a wide variety of weatherproof, submersible and buried-service applications.
Metso's Neles® T5 series top entry rotary ball valves are designed to meet the requirements of chemical, petro-chemical and refining industries with improved process safety and efficiency of plant. T5 series valves with famous trunnion mounted Stemball® design are suitable with wide rangeability for demanding heavy duty rotary control applications such as crude oil, hot residual oil, LPG and other hydrocarbon gases and vapors under medium and high pressures. Unique Stemball® design combined with anti-cavitation and low noise Q-trim technology are making the T5 series valve most suitable with wide rangeability for demanding control applications like anti surge and blow down services. The new high noise reduction Q2-trim is available for gas applications.
Foxboro IMT23 Transmitter Operation, Configuration, and CalibrationMead O'Brien, Inc.
The Foxboro® brand Model IMT25 Intelligent Magnetic Flow Transmitter uses a pulsed dc technique to excite the Models 8000A, 8300, 9100A, 9200A, 9300A, and 2800 Magnetic Flowtube coils, and convert the low level signal voltage to a digital, 4 to 20 mA, or pulse output.
Koldwave’s water-cooled portable air-conditioner solutions with heat pump offer maximum versatility with minimum effort. Our complete line offers cooling capacities from 6,300 to 34,700 BTU/HR, as well as heating capacities from 7,000 to 38,500 BTU/HR. Simple to install, these water-cooled systems are ideal for a variety of settings, including homes, apartments, laboratories, and hospitals.
The VERIS Accelabar® is a unique flow meter that combines two differential pressure technologies to produce performance never before attainable in a single flow meter.
The Flowserve Limitorque QX quarter-turn smart electronic valve actuator continues the legacy of the industry’s state-of-the-art, non-intrusive, multi-turn MX actuator by including an absolute encoder for tracking position without the use of troublesome batteries. The QX design provides enhanced safety and reduced downtime through improved diagnostics, built-in self-test (BIST) features and LimiGard™ fault protection.
The QX design builds on more than 10 years of experience with proven Limitorque MX technology - the first generation double-sealed electronic valve actuator from Flowserve designed to provide control, ease of use and accuracy. The QX includes all the user-preferred features of the MX in a quarter-turn smart actuator package. It is the only non-intrusive, double-sealed quarter-turn actuator to display the Limitorque brand.
Any company that is energy conscious is also environmentally conscious. Less energy consumed means less waste, fewer emissions and a healthier environment.
In short, bringing energy and environment together lowers the cost industry must pay for both. By helping companies manage energy, Armstrong products and services are also helping to protect the environment.
Armstrong has been sharing know-how since we invented the energy-efficient inverted bucket steam trap in 1911. In the years since, customers’ savings have proven again and again that knowledge not shared is energy wasted.
Neles Triple Eccentric Disc Valve, Metal Seated with Flow Balancing TrimMead O'Brien, Inc.
The disc of the valve is machined to close tolerances to create an elliptical shape similar to an oblique slice taken from a solid metal cone. When the valve is closed, the elliptical disc at the major axis displaces the seat ring out- ward, causing it ring to contact the disc at the minor axis. When the valve is opened, the contact is released and the seat ring returns to its original circular shape.
The Armstrong ST5700 AIMTM transmitter is designed to continuously monitor any type of steam trap. It utilizes a combination of hardware and integrated algorithms to accurately detect steam trap conditions. The hardware consists of an acoustic sensor (Piezo) and a temperature sensor (Thermistor). The integrated algorithms are patented, proprietary code designed by Armstrong to provide actual steam trap conditions based on inputs from the hardware. When applied to a steam trap, the device will display and/or wirelessly transmit the current condition of the steam trap. The device is mounted onto the inlet pipe of the steam trap (≤ 6”) by an Armstrong designed waveguide (saddle style pipe clamp).
Explanation of the Types of Pressure Measurements Used in Process ControlMead O'Brien, Inc.
Pressure, the measure of a force on a speci ed area, is a straightforward concept, however, depending on the application, there are many di erent ways of interpreting the force measurement. This white paper will identify the various units of pressure measurement, while discussing when and why certain pressure measurements are used in speci c applications.
This presentation provides an introductory look at motor operated valves, with a focus on the manufacturer Limitorque. The document includes the theory of operation of MOVs plus descriptions of valve types, such as gate, globe, ball, plug and butterfly.
This document also provides detailed descriptions of Limitorque SMB Actuators and Limitorque SB Actuators with assembly and subassembly breakdown.
Document provided by NRC.gov
Foxboro Pneumatic Transmitters are the industry standard.
All of these instruments have been field proven through years of experience. They are precise, easy to maintain, and available in a wide range of materials.
The Foxboro line encompasses a variety of measurement types.
Flow Measurement
Differential pressure transmitters.
Temperature Measurement
Filled thermal systems and thermocouple/ RTD devices.
Pressure Measurement
Force balance and indicating transmitters.
Liquid Level Measurement
Differential pressure transmitters with or without chemical seals and buoyancy transmitters.
Other Applications
Sanitary designs, relative humidity transmitters, speed transmitters, and repeaters.
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Basic heat transfer concepts and terminology for use in steam and hot water systems. Topics include:
Heat Flow
Thermal Conductivity
Heat Transfer
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Surface Area
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An Approach to Detecting Writing Styles Based on Clustering Techniquesambekarshweta25
An Approach to Detecting Writing Styles Based on Clustering Techniques
Authors:
-Devkinandan Jagtap
-Shweta Ambekar
-Harshit Singh
-Nakul Sharma (Assistant Professor)
Institution:
VIIT Pune, India
Abstract:
This paper proposes a system to differentiate between human-generated and AI-generated texts using stylometric analysis. The system analyzes text files and classifies writing styles by employing various clustering algorithms, such as k-means, k-means++, hierarchical, and DBSCAN. The effectiveness of these algorithms is measured using silhouette scores. The system successfully identifies distinct writing styles within documents, demonstrating its potential for plagiarism detection.
Introduction:
Stylometry, the study of linguistic and structural features in texts, is used for tasks like plagiarism detection, genre separation, and author verification. This paper leverages stylometric analysis to identify different writing styles and improve plagiarism detection methods.
Methodology:
The system includes data collection, preprocessing, feature extraction, dimensional reduction, machine learning models for clustering, and performance comparison using silhouette scores. Feature extraction focuses on lexical features, vocabulary richness, and readability scores. The study uses a small dataset of texts from various authors and employs algorithms like k-means, k-means++, hierarchical clustering, and DBSCAN for clustering.
Results:
Experiments show that the system effectively identifies writing styles, with silhouette scores indicating reasonable to strong clustering when k=2. As the number of clusters increases, the silhouette scores decrease, indicating a drop in accuracy. K-means and k-means++ perform similarly, while hierarchical clustering is less optimized.
Conclusion and Future Work:
The system works well for distinguishing writing styles with two clusters but becomes less accurate as the number of clusters increases. Future research could focus on adding more parameters and optimizing the methodology to improve accuracy with higher cluster values. This system can enhance existing plagiarism detection tools, especially in academic settings.
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Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
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Introduction
Ethanol, the common name for ethyl alcohol, is fuel grade alcohol that is
produced through the fermentation of simple carbohydrates by yeasts.
Fueled by growing environmental, economic, and national security concerns,
U.S. ethanol production capacity has nearly doubled in the past six years,
and the Renewable Fuel Association (RFA) projects another doubling of the
industry by 2012. Ethanol can be made from renewable feedstock’s such
as grain sorghum, wheat, barley, potatoes, and sugar cane. In the United
States, the majority of the ethanol is produced from corn.
The two main processes to produce ethanol from corn are wet milling and
dry milling.
Wet milling is more versatile as it produces a greater variety of products,
including starch, corn syrup, and sucralose (such as Splenda®). However,
with this versatility come higher costs in mill design, building, and operation.
If ethanol is the primary product produced, dry mills offer the advantages
of lower construction and operations costs, with improved production
efficiency. Of the more than 70 U.S. ethanol plants currently being built,
only a few are wet mills.
The efficiency of ethanol production has come a long way during the last
20 years. As more large-scale facilities come on line, ethanol producers
are faced with the growing challenge of finding innovative ways to maintain
profitability while this market matures. An increasingly accepted solution
is process automation to assist ethanol producers in controlling product
quality, output, and costs. Because sensing and analytical instrumentation
represents what is essentially the eyes and ears of any automation system,
careful evaluation of instrumentation, at the design phase can reduce
both equipment and operating costs significantly, while improving overall
manufacturing effectiveness.
Criteria for Instrument Selection
Although ethanol production is well proven, the need to ramp up to realize
the tremendous growth potential elevates the importance of selecting
automation technology that is cost effective for the present and easily
scalable to the future. Furthermore, this prospect of potentially high
demand is giving rise to recently created manufacturing enterprises, which
underscores the need for easy to implement solutions, training, and proven
vendor support. The following are the top criteria for selecting instrumentation
for ethanol production.
• Price/performance: Meeting performance specifications at the lowest
cost is important in any industry, the fact that ethanol is still not cost-
competitive with gasoline, means that producers must keep operating
costs low to survive. Although compliance with well-honed standards
has placed leading vendors at near parity in baseline performance,
vendors are constantly innovating to improve accuracy and reliability
of their instruments. In this market, the highest priced products are
not necessarily the best performing, so careful attention to required
functionality and price can definitely pay off. In addition and discussed
in more detail below, technology advances make it more feasible to
measure multiple variables with a single instrument, which can contribute
further purchasing economies.
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• Ease of implementation: Ease of implementation and operation affects
both performance and cost of running ethanol operations. Because
the industry is still relatively new, finding experienced workers can be
a challenge. The less complicated it is to install, configure and use
the equipment; the shorter the learning curve is for new workers. Ease
of implementation includes mechanical design features that impact
installation, as well as ease of configuration and calibration.
• Maintainability: Maintenance will be one of the most significant
factors contributing to cost of operations. Contributing to reduced
maintenance costs are advances in design, materials, and diagnostics.
Ethanol production, like most refining processes, requires rugged,
robust products that will withstand demanding operating conditions and
severe environments. Proper selection of instrumentation is critical to the
overall production and success of the plant. Instrumentation that needs
continuous maintenance, such as calibration and repair, or replacement
can cause production downtime, thus reducing plant yield. Conversely,
instrumentation that requires little maintenance time will boost plant
production, while reducing replacement and labor costs.
• Flexibility: Flexibility is significant because of the rate at which the
market is changing, ethanol producers need to be able to obtain
the maximum possible use from each sensor they purchase. Careful
consideration of these options during the design phase can save
thousands of dollars by eliminating the need to purchase individual
sensors for different variables and can improve operations by providing
process engineers greater flexibility in deploying or repurposing sensors.
• Scalability: Closely related to flexibility, producers want to be sure that
the systems they install today can grow with them as their businesses
expand. This is primarily a consideration for the control system that
is installed, as it must include an open architecture that will enable
deployment of best of breed devices, but is also a function of the
communications protocol used within the instrumentation.
• Support: Availability of support is critical because of the relative
newness of this industry, combined with technology advances that can
result in savings of thousands of dollars, but can also add unnecessary
costs if implemented without a clear understanding of the process
needs of ethanol production and the workings and benefits of latest
technological advances. Helping ethanol producers meet these
requirements are a number of tends in sensor design and development,
expanded functionality, user access and integration, and vendor support.
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Instrumentation Design and Development Trends Impacting
Sensor development and design trends affecting ethanol performance,
include improved sensor characterization and compensation for pressure
sensors, removal of mechanical linkages between processes and Vortex
sensors, and flow-through conductivity designs. Helping to improve
performance and reduce maintenance costs are the integration of
advanced materials in pH sensors. These applications are discussed in
further detail on each of these trends to ethanol production.
Benefits of improved pressure sensor characterization and compensation
Pressure sensors are used in almost every phase of ethanol production,
from fermentation on. Helping meet the ongoing need for accuracy and
reliability throughout these phases are improved sensor characterization
and compensation. Foxboro®
pressure transmitters, for example, apply
proprietary innovations in characterization and compensation to achieve
accuracy and reliability up to 25% higher than the industry standard in
three grades of pressure sensors. The premium performance grade
delivers accuracy specification of ±0.025% of span for spans as low as
10% of maximum span (10.1 turndown). When calibrated for spans as low
as 1.25% of maximum span (80:1 turndown), the accuracy is better than
±0.050% of span. Improved characterization and compensation provides
comparable accuracy and reliability gains in Foxboro multi-range and
standard pressure transmitter lines.
Benefits of flow-through conductivity sensing
Flow-through conductivity sensors might be used during the utilities
phase to measure changes in conductivity as water flows to the boiler or
in chemical storage to monitor changes in caustic tank contents.
Unlike contacting conductivity sensors that require direct contact with
fluids, or even electrodeless sensors in which the housing is in contact
with the fluid, in flow-through conductivity sensors, the sensor is part
of the process line. As such, there is no coating or fouling of sensor
elements, elimination the need for frequent line maintenance. Instead of
requiring the removal of the sensor for maintenance each week or so,
flow-through sensors seldom require removal from the line at all.
Not only does this save maintenance time, it eliminates the need for
recalibration, which might otherwise be needed to return the sensor to
the line. In addition, when calibration is required, as part of a routine
maintenance for example, the flow-through design enables calibration
in less than 10 minutes, simply by inserting a shirt pocket tool into the
sensor while the process is running.
Although the initial price of flow-through sensors can be as high as four
times the cost of a penetrating sensor, the cost is typically recouped,
through savings in labor, within the first six months of operation.
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Benefits of eliminating mechanical linkages between Vortex meters
and processes
Vortex flow meter might be specified to measure rectifier column
reflux, regenerator to pre-heater flow, or alcohol to re-boiler flow during
distillation or product to receiver flow during drying.
One advance in Vortex flow meter eliminated unreliable mechanical
linkages between the process and the sensor. Removing vibrating
shedder bars in this way provides greater sensitivity for higher accuracy
and wider flow rate measurement capability. It also reduces noise from
pipe vibration, enables large ports, which do not clog, and provides
an overall simpler, more reliable design.
Benefits of transmitter modular design and mounting options
At every stage of production, sensors must be installed at some point
and the less time this takes the sooner the process is up and running.
One innovation that simplifies this is rotatable housings in top works
pressure transmitter designs. These feature an LCD indicator that can be
rotated in the housing for readability with any transmitter installation. The
rotatable housings allow ease of installation while offering the versatility
to choose electronic module outputs of analog, HART, or FOUNDATION
Fieldbus. Since only the module changes and the transmitter remains the
unchanged, the investment in pressure transmitters is protected and the
transmitter is easily upgradeable to accommodate future needs.
Recent advancements in mounting options further facilitate ease of
installation and maintenance. An example is the bi-planer configuration of
the bottom works of pressure sensors, which enables easy mounting,
tangential venting, and training in any mounting position. This configuration
also simplifies sensor replacement, which further reduces maintenance
costs.
Another recent innovation is low profile pressure transmitters, which
provide greater installation flexibility and are ready retrofit for any
vendor’s differential pressure or multivariable transmitter. The low profile
structure uses a compact sensor body, reducing the overall height of the
transmitter and allows use of process covers with process connections
facing downward. By accommodating an easy retrofit for any vendor’s
DP or multivariable transmitter, low profile configurations provide cost
savings through reduced installation and maintenance expenses, while
minimizing items carried in inventory.
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Benefits of using advanced materials in pH probes
The pH measurement is critical to measure slurry tank mix and liquefaction
mash early in the process and later when analyzing the water that is going
into the boiler. Recent advances in the materials used in the glass probe
and used in pH sensors results in significant reductions in maintenance
costs, improved accuracy, and reliability. The DolpHin pH sensor from
Foxboro, for example, provides superior measurement stability and
accuracy, and longer service life in high temperature applications, up
to 250 degrees F. The glass increases response speed up to five times
and allows longer duty cycles compared to conventional sensors. By
switching to pH sensors and incorporating this new technology, one
Foxboro customer increased pH sensor life from two weeks to six months.
Equipment and maintenance costs were eight times lower than with
the previous sensors. The new sensors also provided more accurate
pH readings, ensuring that control operators could use the online pH
measurements to optimize the efficiency of their process.
Expanding device functionality
In addition to improvement in basic sensor design and materials, vendors
are expanding the functionality of sensors and enabling a single sensor
to manage multiple process variables and multiple phases of a process.
New tools simplify integration and management of multiple device
protocols within a single system.
Benefits of multivariable measurement
Intelligent multivariable transmitters use polysilicon chip technology
to take multiple measurements with a signal transmitter. One from
Foxboro, for example, can measure differential and absolute pressures,
temperature, flow rate and density. The chip measures absolute pressure,
differential pressure, and the temperature of the sensor, while related
sensor electronics accept process temperature from external three or
four-wire RTDs and calculate flow rate and density from pressure and
temperature values.
Multivariable sensing technology has multiple benefits. Most apparent
is the cost savings resulting from using one sensor to do the job of two,
three or more. This reduces the overall purchase price as well as the
costs of installation and maintenance. Compressing measurement in one
sensor also improves reliability by reducing the number of potential failure
points. Sensors that can measure multiple variables can be deployed
almost anywhere in the ethanol process.
A single multivariable transmitter can be used to measure differential
and absolute pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and density. Process
temperature can also be measured from an external three- or four-wire
RTD. In addition to requiring fewer penetrations, multivariable transmitters
provide the benefits of reducing the number of transmitters to purchase,
increasing reliability with fewer devices, reduced installation costs,
improved efficiency, and value for instrumentation investment. Density
compensated sensors are another example of a multivariable sensor
that can reduce costs and improve uptime. A density compensated level
transmitter compensates for density changes caused by pressure and
temperature variations. This is ideal for high performance applications
and fluids that undergo specific density changes (such as taking level
measurements in either open (vented) or closed (pressurized tanks).
Density compensated sensors are well suited for high performance
applications and fluids with significant density changes.
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Benefits of multi-phase measurement
Integration of digital electronics enables accurate measurement of
multi-phase flow. When the process material changes state, from liquid
to gas for example, as takes place during distillation, traditional Coriolis
flow meters are unable to provide accurate measurements until the flow
returns to a steady state, either liquid or gas. With digital electronics,
the sensors can monitor flow continuously, which eliminates air-induced
interruptions or stoppage during two phase flow events such as ethanol
load out, enabling batching from empty, eliminating costly rework,
reducing downtime, and minimizes product that might otherwise be lost
due to the slow response time of conventional Coriolis meters.
Improved access and integration
Numerous developments now make it easier for users to access
and manage their devices. Digital technologies expanded access to
their devices for configuration, monitoring, and integration of devices
regardless of communications profile.
Benefits of improved access to devices
To realize the full potential of intelligent devices, a group of equipment
vendors and end users agreed to the development of a common tool
kit that simplifies commissioning, configuration, and maintenance of the
devices, regardless of the communications protocol they use.
Without this Field Device Toolkit (FDT) capability, ethanol producers
running HART or ProfiBus instruments with the need to take advantage
of newer, intelligent devices, for example, risk interoperability with legacy
systems unless the select instruments running the same protocol. Likewise,
those building new plants and wanting to implement FOUNDATION
Fieldbus, for example, might risk interoperability with businesses they may
later acquire or with which they may merge in the future. FDT provides
a common platform that enables them to obtain flexibility from FDT and
provide a common format for accessing and manipulating the unique,
device specific data, functions, and graphical user interfaces of most field
devices. This information is contained in Device Type Managers (DTM),
which each vendor creates in this common format. DTMs are similar to
drivers that contain data necessary for managing peripherals such as
printers or network cards. DTMs can range from a simple Graphical User
Interface (GUI) for setting device parameters to a highly sophisticated
application capable of performing complex real-time calculations for
diagnosis and maintenance purposes.
Devices which support FDT are easier to implement, easier to integrate
and easier to diagnose.
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The Foxboro Measurements and Instruments Product Line
With an installed base of field instrumentation in the ethanol industry,
Foxboro offers extensive expertise to provide on-target measurement
solutions. Foxboro is the leading supplier of instrumentation for both dry
and wet milling plants and continues its tradition of the original devices
for making on-line, real-time measurement possible. Hallmark Foxboro
innovations include pneumatic transmitters, the MagFlow magnetic flowmeter,
pneumatic process gas chromatographs, and flow through conductivity
sensors. Today, the company offers instrumentation for almost every stage
of ethanol production. These complement systems, software, and services
to boost economic, safety, and environmental performance. The Foxboro
measurement product line includes following product groups:
• Foxboro pressure transmitters: Foxboro pressure transmitters combine
field-proven, superior performance with application versatility, and rugged
dependability. Available with a choice of electronic modules, and mounting
configurations – the product line includes the industry’s most extensive
offerings of multi-range and multivariable instruments, as well as absolute,
gauge, and differential pressure, and low power voltage output.
• Foxboro temperature transmitters: Built for long-term stability, Foxboro
temperature sensors combine microprocessor-based technology to
provide high reliability, maximum flexibility, and unmatched intelligence.
Products support FOUNDATION Fieldbus, 4-20 mA, HART, or FoxCom
Digital Output.
• Foxboro flow instrumentation: From vortex and magnetic, to mass
flow and digital Coriolis, Foxboro offers a full range of flow products for
the accurate measurement of liquid, gas, or steam. Designed to meet
even the most demanding applications and accommodate diverse
communications protocols, instruments are available in 4-20 mA, HART,
FoxCom and FOUNDATION Fieldbus. The product line includes sanitary
3A authorized flow products for food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical,
and biotech applications.
• Foxboro electrochemical measurement technology: Foxboro
electrochemical technologies assist in analysis or control of pH, ORP,
conductivity, resistivity, or dissolved oxygen. The line includes a broad
range of robust, accurate, high quality liquid analytical instrumentation
for industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage,
pulp and paper, metals, semiconductor, power generation, water and
wastewater, and more.
• Foxboro positioners: The Foxboro line of positioners covers all control
applications from traditional pneumatic control and 3-15 psig control
through the latest 100% solid state sensing and control circuitry to
21st century communications for HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION
Fieldbus, and FoxCom digital protocols.