I am posting early this entry because next week I will be away from my power station due to some matters. Meaning that there will no post articles during few next days. Hopefully you enjoy to continue reading on this weblog.The following list is my entry post for entire month of February 2008, hoping that my blog readers will not miss my posts;- Level Transmitter New Project at the ECP- Parts of IT- Pressure Gauge- Power Plant Story- Mill MC3 Touch Screen Display- Druck 1830 Level Pressure Sensor- Fly Ash Silo- Chempura CFA-1000 Rosemount Sodium...
Saturday, 29 March 2008
"KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A remote-controlled bomb exploded Saturday near a power plant in southern Afghanistan, killing two employees, a policeman said. The bomb was hidden near the wall of the plant in the town of Gereshk, said Helmand provincial police chief Mohammad Hussein Andiwal. In addition to the dead, six employees and two civilians were wounded, he said. Andiwal said the plant machinery was slightly...
Sunday, 23 March 2008
I got this from google's news:New Ultra-Compact Pressure Transmitters"The new Ashcroft® GC51 and GC52 gauge and differential pressure transmitters offer the perfect economical alternative to network process transmitters when a digital protocol is not required. The innovative design features an ultra-compact NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure measuring only 2.65” in diameter. Stainless steel wetted parts accommodate either wet or dry media. The GC51 is available...
One of the main instrument calibrator or test equipment in our workshop is Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator. Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator Features:- Universal HART ® andFoundation TM fieldbus- Intrinsically safe- Rugged and reliable- Interfaces with AMS Suite:Intelligent Device Manager-- Processor and Memory Specifications;- Microprocessor: 80 MHz Hitachi® SH3- Memory ...
I got this photo during surfing the internet. Beautiful and good photo catch for sharing.Bruce Nuclear Power Plant Tiverton This is the comments from the original writer."I don't know what it's like now, but back in 1978 the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant sat brightly lit and isolated in an area of total darkness. This photo was taken on the road leading into the plant while visiting friends in nearby Tiverton.The squiggly light in the foreground was...
On last Friday, I went around power plant to check some instrumentations. This sodium hypochloride tank actually located behind the ECP and it's a part of the chlorine process. We have two hypochloride tank in our power plant and the tanks are parallel. Meaning that the level should be the same level except the operators close the equalize valve.PTX 1830 Druck Level Sensor This is the original level sensor that we have at the hypochloride tank. The...
Saturday, 22 March 2008
This is the first handphone that I used in 1998. Sony Ericson Model PF 768.Sony Ericson Model PF 768 Black ColorPF Sony Ericsson Yellow ColorFeatures;-Monochrome display-Battery: NiMH, 550 mAh- Single band Network GSM 1800 MHz- Monophonic ringtones- Short Message Service (SMS)- Choice of 5 attractive colours- Sporty design- Phone book for 99 names and numbers- International prefix- Last dialled number store- Missed calls list- Speed dialling- Voicemail...
Thursday, 20 March 2008
I took some photos for the new project Water Treatment Plant. This is the photos for the new probes and transmitter installation.Thermo Fisher Flow TransmitterThe Polyphonics SX40 ProbeRelated Articles you may read;- Trial Instrumentation Field Device at ECP Failed- ECP Flow Switch Delivered Today- New Project Flow Switch at ECP- Electrochlorination Plant Flow Swi...
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Canon Pixma MP520Specifications;- Windows Vista™, Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS® X v.10.2.8 to 10.4.x- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Bluetooth®v1.2 (Optional), Card Slots (see Memory Card Support), PictBridge (Cable not included)- Software include CD-ROM including Printer Driver, MP Navigator EX, Setup Software and User's Guide, Easy-PhotoPrintEX8, ScanSoft® OmniPage® SE- Dimension...
Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB is the largest electricity utility company in Malaysia and also the largest power company in Southeast Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd and Japan’s JPower to develop a biomass power plant at Jengka, Pahang. Further details according to Bernama;" KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd and Japan's J-Power to develop a biomass power plant at Jengka, Pahang.The renewable...
Magnetel gauge is used to indicate level of liquefied gases such as LPG, Ammonia, CO2, petrochemical and chemical liquids. The Magnetel Level Gauge is designed to be used on tank with diameter up to 5000mm and pressure up to 25 bar at temperature -20 degree C to +65 degree C (40 bars with Stainless Steel head).Liquid Level Gauge CO2 Tank Rochester D6342Currently we using this instrumentation field device (Liquid Level Gauge CO2 Tank Rochester D6342....
Fly Ash SiloFly ash is one of the residues in coal fired power plant. At the Electrostatic Precipitator, fly ash is trapped and be removed periodically from the the ash hopper collector. Generally, the fly ash is pneumatically transported to storage silos which is called Fly Ash Silo for subsequent transport by trucks or railroad cars....
This picture was taken by me yesterday. Just want to upload the old analyzer that I have mentioned before. Sodium Analyzer at the Water Treatment Plant.Chempure CFA-1000 Sodium Analyzer Specifications:- Chempure Sodium Analyzer- Scientific Instrument - CFA-1000 AnalyzerRelated article you may read;1) Waltron Sodium Analyzer 9001 Ser...
Monday, 17 March 2008
Somebody just come to me this morning at my office to promote or to propose their instrumentation equipment. Have you ever heard 'Saunders Valve'?Saunders Industrial Valve "The Saunders Industrial Diaphragm Valve, first developed more than seventy years ago, has evolved to handle more fluids, gases, solids and powder than any other type of valve. A wide choice of materials are available and a flexible range of operating methods have been developed...
Allen Bradley SLC 500 Power Supply Module 1746-P2 DamagedYesterday, one of our instrument technician found that this power supply module 1746-P2 was defected after checking overall Water Treatment Plant System overall. At the morning, the unit operator complaint that the WTP cannot run due to some readings at the SCADA display is not correct. Earlier the indicator red light LED in front of the power supply module not ON. Tested and confirmed that...
This Alfa Laval EC Valve currently is using on acid application. Acid HCL Dosing Valve Alfa Laval EC Brand:- Alfa Laval EC Piston/ActuatorsProcess medium:- HCL 32%Actuator:- Spring closingDiameter:- 25mmDiaphragm valve type:- AHeader pressure:- <>Actuator Material:- Polyethersulphone (PES)Air connections:- 1/8”NPTPart Number:- EC DN...
Sunday, 16 March 2008
It is already more than one month after I posting about this simple Flow Switch at the Electrochlorination Plant. Then it failed for a few times which we need to do the repeat order the old flow switch even though it is easily damaged by strong chemical or specifically chlorine. Last week one of OEM parts and specialize about this product do the testing. Currently it has shown positive signal meaning that the thing can work there.Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Saturday, 15 March 2008
There are many techniques in developing instrumentation on how to measure pressure. Instruments that we are usually to measure pressure in instrumentation workshop are called pressure gauges or vacuum gauges.The Construction of The Bourdon Tube GaugePressure which normally symboled as 'P' is the force over an area applied on an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface. Pressure Gauge is the pressure relative to the local atmospheric or...
Thursday, 13 March 2008
This WIKA Pressure Gauge range widely used at our instrumentation equipments in our coal fired power plant.WIKA Pressure Gauge 0 to 160 Bars Pressure Range: 0-160 PSI/Bar dual scale Size: 2" (50mm)Connection: 1/4" NPT center back mount Accuracy: +/- 2/1/2% of span Wetted Parts: Copper AlloyCase: 304 Stainless SteelWindow: Polycarbonate, Buna-N gasketCase-to-Socket: Viton O-ringDial: White ABS plasticPointer: Black aluminumDial Layout:...
What is this? Is this the thing that we are going to purchase for the mill spare parts?ROCK SHOX 2006 MC3.3 REAR SHOCK - Target Weight: 245g. Damping: Motion Control. Adjust: 3 position switch, Floodgate. Spring: Air positive. Adjust: Schrader valve. Shaft Material: 7075 aluminum. Shaft Diameter: 10mm. Body Material: Forged 6061 aluminum. Body Diameter: 25mm. Body Finish Clear hard anodized. No Mounting Hardware Included.Then we will see wheather...
This temperature converter currently used at the certain place in our coal fired power plant. Temperature converter is a part of our instrumentation to send or transmit a signal for processing in control logic system either in a PLC or DCS. Thermocouple Type “K” ~ mA (Converter Only)Brand: THERMO ESTModel/Type: TTE41 IGRange: 0-1000 oCOutput: 4-20mAType...
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
This is the link which I have mentioned related to Hydrogen Purity Gas Analyzer. Currently we are going to purchase some spares of it. Here is the lists;1) Valve Metering2) Power Supply Unit3) Flow Meter4) Ring Seal Coupling5) Seal Top Drying Chamber6) Gauze Drying Chamber7) Zener Diode MTL70SS8) Safety Barrier MTL77SS9) Indicator Display H2/Air10) Khatarometer UnitI am not so sure about all these listing but I got these from the ABB's guy. Therefore I need to check details each of the instrumentation par...
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Panda Energy Inc will build another 500 MW Combine Cycle Power Plant in Sherman which will be able to supply power to 400,000 homes in Texas. The power plant is expected to generate more than $248 billion into the area's economy over the next 10 years.One of The Panda Energy Power Plant in Rosemary, North Carolina - 180MW Natural Gas Powered Project. The generating station will be on a 200-acre site at the Progress Industrial Park in Sherman. Construction...
Have you ever heard this new brand terminal block in your power plant before? WAGO which I believe is a Germany company specialized in this field.WAGO Company LogoCurrently we are trying some of their instrumentation products especially on the motor vibration terminal block. WAGO offer solutions for the most diverse applications - from the smallest to the largest spring-operated terminal. I will update later their products which has been tested in...
Monday, 10 March 2008
The Thermo Ramsey Granuflow non-contact flow sensor ideally for monitoring flow in pipeline, ducts, air-slides, and at transfer points of vibrating chutes, conveyor belts and bucket elevators. Currently used at the SO3 Injection System (Boiler Side) in our coal fired power plant to monitor sulfur dosing. Thermo Ramsey Granuflow Detector GTR 130The GTR 130 sensor has no moving mechanical parts. This eliminates wear of the sensor and makes the instrument...
"The 67C Series regulators are typically used to provide constantly controlled, reduced pressures to pneumatic and electropneumatic controllers and other instruments. These direct-operated regulators are suitable for most air or gas applications. Other applications include providing reduced pressures to air chucks, air jets, and spray guns."Fisher Controls Air Filter Regulator 67CFR-225 Specification:Description : Air Filter Regulator with...
Sunday, 9 March 2008
Parker Hi - Pro Ball Valve to be purchased. The specifications as below;Parker Hi – Pro Ball Valve Item Description : Parker Hi – Pro Ball ValveBrand : PARKERPart No : HPBYB8M8FFittings Size : ½” MNPT × ½” FNPTMax Working Press : 6000 psiThis ball valve purchasing will be installed at all Mill Hydraulic Oil Accumulator press gauge....
I got this information from the ABB's saleman. He sent to me an email recently about this new product water analyser;A silica analyzer that uses 90 percent less reagent than alternative devices and requires a fraction of the annual maintenance – ABB’s supremely user-friendly Navigator 600 Silica Analyzer is taking the world of power plants by storm. ABB's Navigator 600 Silica AnalyzerThe response of the power generation industry to ABB’s Navigator...
Friday, 7 March 2008
Parabolic antenna is another type of the solid radar level transmitter. We just testing today how this new pattern of this level transmitter work. You may see the different between this and the horn antenna.Parabolic Antenna Solid Radar Level Transmitter Vegapuls 68Parabolic Reflector "At the focal point of the parabolic reflector is the well-protected ‘feed system’. Microwave signals are radiated from the feed system and focused via the antenna...
Yesterday, I posted about the Foxboro Absolute Pressure Transmitter. Then searching around the internet for their support and services in Malaysia. Currently found these addresses for any inquiries about Foxboro product.Foxboro Family Photo Session In Foxboro Headquarters Shah AlamHeadquarters Foxboro Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (33244-T) No. 21, Jalan Astaka U8/84, Bukit Jelutong Business and Technology...
Thursday, 6 March 2008
Bently Nevada 3500 Series Monitoring System offers continuous online monitoring suitable for machinery protection applications. Currently used at the Turbine Supervisory System and the Boiler Feed Pump System in our coal fired power plant.Bently Nevada 3500 Series Rack OverviewBently Nevada 3500 Series most capable and has flexible system in a traditional rack design and offers various features and advantages that not offered by their other competitors....
Another thing you should know about my job. Mmm... Before this I posted about my old handphone. While on this time, I post about a telephone. What are you thinking actually when I post all of this in my weblog? You may thinking that I just want to fill my weblog topics because I have no idea what to post next.Panasonic KX-TS500ML Need to be ReorderedSpecifications; Last number redial ...
I am sure you are very familiar with this kind of this transmitter if you are instrumentation background when you see the blue color of the transmitter. Foxboro absolute pressure transmitter.Foxboro Absolute Pressure Transmitter This intelligent two wire absolute pressure transmitter transmits 4-20mA, 1 to 5 VDC or digital output. On their website, you can check more details for their products.Superior Pressure Transmitter PerformanceRugged &...
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
A coal processing power plant always create problems during coaling to the bunker. The main problem that normally happened on our instrumentation field device is a difficulty to monitor coal bunker level when coaling or during receiving unprocessed coal to the bin either the level will fluctuating or just static at the certain level. The ultrasonic signal or any wave will affected by surface angle, air turbulence, temperature and spray dust. Therefore...
RWE Group, Germany's largest power producer, got approval from the local government to build its planned 2 billion-euro 1,600 megawatt power plant coming weeks in Hamm.RWE, the largest power producer in GermanyReuters reported;"The power station, built in cooperation with 23 municipal utilities, will consist of two blocks. The first is planned to go online in 2011 and the second in 2012. The approval comes after RWE had to cancel plans to...
The construction of the coal fired power plant east of Excelsior Springs has been delayed because of the financial and environment concerns. The cost to build the plant had increased from just under $1 billion to $1.7 billion, and regulations for costly carbon dioxide controls are being considered by Congress. Burning coal also get protest by activist which affected global warming pollution. This will force them to find other sources of generation...
Monday, 3 March 2008
At our coal fired power plant, we have many Masoneilan Valves especially on the Boiler side. Today I am not going to describe any of the Masoneilan valves but just to point out that the valves until today do not bring a lot of problems to us so far.Varieties of Masoneilan ValvesOn our instrumentation and process control side, all control valves are belong to us. Masoneilan products include process control valves, actuators, instruments and associated...
My desktop computer hang up for unreasonable problem suddenly. After checking, this is what I saw on the screen. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.Process Windows Task ManagerPerformance Windows Task ManagerFound CPU usage 99% and adobeupdater.exe caused the problem happened. After that just press End Process Tab. The problem disappeared. But after sometimes, my computer hang up again and the things came back. My friend guess it came from the adobe software itself....
This signal converter currently using at the Turbine Generator Cubicle for the conversion a temperature to an analogue process signal.Brodersen Control Temperature ConverterSpecification;- Manufacturer: Brodersen Control- Model: PXT-10.924 PT128- Special Range: 0 to 160 degree C- Supply: 24 VDCTaggingWhile this is the tagging attached to confirm the spec on the back casing. I am not sure whether it is still available in the market or not currently....
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