PuK - Process Technology & Components 2022

Compressors/Compressed

Compressors/Compressed air/Components Companies – Innovations – Products Areas of application can be found in industry, in laboratories and in measurement technology. Almost all valves, compact ball valves, filters, etc., where radial assembly and disassembly without axial displacement of the pipeline play a major role, can be equipped with the CLC connections. Schwer Fittings GmbH Hans-Schwer-Platz 1 78588 Denkingen, Germany marketing@schwer.com www.schwer.com A highway for compressed air Pneumatic actuators with integrated bar-vacotrol ® interface The condition and functionality of complex plant processes are influenced by their operating conditions. For ease of maintenance, the resulting emissions, accessibility as well as simple and logical operability are important criteria. At an early stage, bar GmbH offered an increased level of integration and a reduction of interfaces between drive and control unit through the bar-vacotrol ® system family. Currently, the patented actubar ® actuator series has been revised and continued up to size 1200 with a maximum torque of 8,490 Nm. In addition, the requirements for the direct mounting of positioners have been further optimized. An integrated air supply through an additional pneumatic interface on the top of the actuator puts pneumatics and position sensing on the same level. This advantage is now included as the body radially from the line, while the lock ring and the cutting ring remain firmly seated on the pipe. The fitting with purely metallic sealing is suitable for almost all media at temperatures from -55 to +300 °C (with consideration of pressure reductions). Standard material is 1.4404/AISI 316L; other materials on request. The connection sizes range from 6 mm to 12 mm outside pipe diameter and the operating pressure can be up to 450 bar. When using a conventional fitting, corners, edges and gaps arise in a system line due to the different sized bore diameters of the individual fitting components, in which dirt particles can accumulate. With the new sf fitting, all bore diameters are precisely matched to one another so that there are no unnecessary dead spaces. 120 PROCESS TECHNOLOGY & COMPONENTS 2022

Compressors/Compressed air/Components Companies – Innovations – Products standard in all actuators from size 008. When not in use, the openings remain closed with a blow-out-proof and reusable screw. The generation of control components developed to match the integrated air duct operates this interface and eliminates the need for any external piping. For the automation of shut-off devices, control units from the barvacotrol ® series can now also be retrofitted. To open the pneumatic air duct for the direct connection between actuator and control unit, simply unscrew the screw plug on the actuator housing. Due to the softsealing design, no adhesive residue or dirt remains. During changeovers, the modular system eliminates the need to adjust piping and assembly times are significantly reduced. The changeover process of components can be easily integrated into the workflows. Due to the low number of sealing points of the automated fitting, both leakages and the dead volume in the pipelines are minimized. This makes the process operation less susceptible to faults and less sensitive to vibrations. External influences lead to damage and failures much less frequently. For optimal adaptation to process conditions, in addition to positioners with integrated and external solenoid valves, a special control unit for valves with inflatable seals has been developed. Flat air guide plates were developed as an adaptation system to extend the range of application in conjunction with positioners suitable for hazardous areas. Especially for process engineering applications in the chemical industry with continuous processes, the design as a closed system including a blocking function has proven itself. Air guide blocks and adapters allow positioners to be replaced without the need for a plant shutdown. Further adaptations in existing process plants according to customer-specific requirements can be easily realized. The vacotrol system contributes to emission reduction and leaky lines from field devices are a thing of the past. bar pneumatische Steuerungssysteme GmbH Auf der Hohl 1 53547 Dattenberg, Germany Phone +49 (0)2644 9607-0 Fax +49 (0) 2644 960735 bar-info@wattswater.com www.bar-gmbh.de Sigma Air Manager 4.0 Tomorrow's technology today Industrie 4.0, or the Internet of Things: The Sigma Air Manager 4.0 (SAM 4.0) makes it all possible, the ability to make predictions far in advance, know today what the future holds, network components and exploit much larger data volumes than ever before, whilst also ensuring significant energy cost savings and delivering a reliable, consistent and efficient compressed air supply. Presenting the latest generation of SAM 4.0 – the master control system for all your compressed air production and treatment components. It optimises pressure values, automatically adjusts compressor system air delivery to accommodate fluctuating pressure demand and optimises system efficiency based on control losses, switching losses and pressure flexibility. Moreover, the SAM 4.0 enables your compressed air station to take advantage of future services such as Sigma Smart Air, for predictive maintenance. All of these features not only boost operational reliability and efficiency, but also significantly reduce energy costs. AM 4.0: The Sigma Air Manager 4.0 (SAM 4.0) not only ensures highly efficient monitoring and control of all compressed air station components, it also enables them to take advantage of the future-oriented benefits that Industrie 4.0 has to offer. Best possible pressure quality, tailored to specific needs This is in no small part made possible by Kaeser’s adaptive 3-D advanced Control, which takes into account additional factors, aside from switching losses (start/stop), that affect compressed air system energy efficiency. These include control and idling losses, frequency converter operation and pressure flexibility (average increase above required pressure). The patented optimisation method predictively calculates the optimum achievable configuration and adjusts the connected components accordingly – all based on the specific pressure required by the user. When machines talk The SAM 4.0 supports operation in 30 languages, while the easy-to-use 12-inch colour touchscreen shows at a glance whether the station is operating in the 'green zone' from an energy management perspective. Operating status, pressure history, free air delivery, power consumption, as well as maintenance and any error messages can be easily displayed and analysed – both in real-time and retroactively. Using a PC and network connection, this data can be accessed conveniently from anywhere, not just at the machine itself. This not only gives users peace of mind and lays the foundation for digital products in the pipeline, it also enables energy management in accordance with ISO 50001. Sigma Network The far-reaching benefits of the SAM 4.0 are expanded even further when users take advantage of Kaeser’s Sigma Network. Based on Ethernet technology, the powerful Sigma Network is a closed and secure network that has been specially developed to support optimal monitoring and coordinated control of compressed air stations. SAM 4.0: Future-ready Moreover, the SAM 4.0 is versatile in other ways. An interface for plugin communication modules lends itself to flexible adaptation to accommodate future requirements. The SAM 4.0 is up to date with the latest trends and ensures the reliable, cross-system exchange of data and information. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY & COMPONENTS 2022 121