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Sensor management for Memosens sensors
Measuring technology specialist Knick now offers an enhanced ver-
sion of their sensor management software for Memosens technol-
ogy: MemoSuite Advanced allows for the calibration of up to ten
sensors at once.The intuitive-to-operate PC software enables users
to easily pre-calibrate sensors for pH, ORP, oxygen, conductivity and
temperature measurement under optimal conditions in the lab, i.e.
completely dispenses with complicated on-site calibrations in ad-
verse environmental conditions. Sensors can be connected to a PC
via USB using the interface converter MemoLink included in supply.
In addition to the calibration function, MemoSuite Advanced
completely records all calibration data and logs operational times
(across all or under extreme process conditions) allowing for docu-
mentation according
to legal requirements
such as FDA 21 CFR
Part 11. 1. The software
also displays current
measuring values, sensor data and the latest adjustments and
supports a multitude of established calibration methods. For pH
sensors, a comprehensive buffer catalogue with various buffer sets
for individual compilation is available as well. If needed, customers
can implement their own buffer sets. Calibration reports – the soft-
ware includes several templates – or MS Excel data records can be
generated.The MemoSuite database enables users to implement a
predictive maintenance strategy. Lifetime sensor data records also
facilitate long-term planning of replacement cycles and optimised
maintenance strategies. Sensor data tables can be freely configured
and database entries can be sorted, filtered or grouped and com-
pared. In addition, the software supports visualisations of statistical
findings and sensor histories, and provides an export function for
detailed reports.
Mecosa is the sole agent for Knick Elektronische Messgeräte in
Southern Africa.
Enquiries:Tel. 011 257 6100 or email
Control system order for
Brazil’s largest biomass
power plant
Yokogawa Electric Corporation's subsidiary,
Yokogawa America do Sul, has received
an order from AREVA Renewables Brazil, a
subsidiary of the French firm AREVA SA, to
deliver a control system for a biomass power
plant that will be the largest facility of its
type in Brazil.The plant is being constructed
by Bolt Energias in São Desidério, Bahia, in
the North Eastern part of the country. This
biomass plant will have three power units
with a total capacity of 150 MW, and will
burn eucalyptus as its fuel. For this facility,
Yokogawa will deliver the CENTUMVP inte-
grated production control system, ProSafe-
RS safety instrumentation system, and other
products.Yokogawa will also be responsible
for engineering, and for providing installa-
tion support and commissioning for these
products. The plant will be connected to
the power grid in mid-2017. Although Brazil
and many other countries in South America
have relied largely on hydroelectric power,
this power source has been less reliable
in recent years because of severe water
shortages. Thus, there is an urgent need in
such countries for the construction of power
plants that utilise alternate energy sources.
As Brazil is the world’s largest producer of
eucalyptus pulp and sugar cane, biomass
power plants that can utilise this energy
source are a promising solution.
Enquiries:Tel. 011 831 6300 or email
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