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Heating with hydrogen mixtures via existing natural gas pipelines is feasible. Supported by precision instrumentation from VEGA How can excess renewable electricity be stored and used sensibly? One possible answer to this question was provided by the groundbreaking project “NETZlabor Hydrogen Island Öhringen” – supported by precision instrumentation from VEGA. One promising approach to storing surplus electricity is to use it to produce hydrogen, which can be delivered as a fuel gas for heating systems. But is the utilisation of hydrogen or natural gas-hydrogen mixtures via existing gas pipelines technically feasible? A large-scale test carried out on the Netze BW site in Öhringen has provided much more clarity in answering this research question. Hydrogen produced in a Hydrogenics electrolyser was mixed with natural gas and distributed through the existing pipeline network. High-precision measurements The high-precision VEGA measurement technology played a key role here: Sensors like VEGABAR 82, equipped with robust ceramic measuring cells, monitored the pressure and flow rate

Partnership in the future of automation to offer customers the best possible digital networking and simple integration into digital infrastructures Today, more process data is available to industry than ever before. This brings many advantages, because digital networking makes production processes more transparent and scalable. To be able to offer customers the best possible networking as well as simple integration into digital infrastructures, instrumentation manufacturer VEGA is now participating in the Single Pair Ethernet Alliance. Single Pair Ethernet In the process industry, the networking of machines and production systems in the sense of Industry 4.0 is in full swing. A situation that has made it clear that data transfer must start to move in a new direction. That’s why VEGA, the global manufacturer of level and pressure measurement technology, has been involved in the SPE Alliance, an association of leading technology companies, since the end of 2024: founded in 2020 with the stated goal of creating a standardised, seamless network architecture based on Single Pair Ethernet, or SPE for short. Customers

VEGA simplifies digital instrument documentation for the process industry What to do about overflowing filing cabinets and time-consuming document searches? For the process industry, instrumentation maker VEGA promotes the use of standardised, digital data packages in accordance with VDI 2770, thereby boosting efficiency. Users get fast, structured access to all relevant product documents and can even automate the documentation of entire process engineering systems. Digital documents instead of a flood of paper “A thick ring binder full of paper documents for just one measuring point is unfortunately not that unusual,” says Stefan Kaspar, Product Manager at VEGA, describing the current situation. “All in all, this creates a huge mountain of paper that our customers have to spend a lot of time and manpower on.” VEGA is now putting an end to this: Making documents available according to VDI 2770 in a structured, machine-readable format enables automated processing and saves valuable working time. Structured data, high efficiency Plant

Explosion protection in grain storage: Level measurement & monitoring silos – reliable and certified for Ex zones Fine dust, explosive atmosphere – challenging conditions are part of everyday operations in grain processing. Especially in mills, where large quantities of grain, meal or flour are handled and processed, the risk of dust explosions is real – and often underestimated. This makes the use of reliable, ATEX/ IECEx-certified level measurement technology all the more important. Challenge: Level measurement in Ex zone 20/21 At a grain mill in Austria, intermediate storage in a 12-meter (39-foot) high silo had to be reliably monitored. The task: a combination of continuous level measurement and precise point level detection – to effectively prevent overfilling and material shortage. Key requirements also included easy integration into the existing control system, low maintenance, and full compliance with explosion protection regulations for zones 20 and 21. Additional challenges: heavy dust generation and temporary overpressure during the filling process. The

With coal plants being phased out the construction industry faces a gypsum supply challenge. Recycling becomes a crucial alternative. The global shift away from coal-fired power plants has significantly impacted the availability of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, a byproduct of these plants. With coal plants being phased out, particularly in countries like Germany where a complete shutdown is expected by 2038, the construction industry faces a gypsum supply challenge. Currently, more than half of Germany’s gypsum demand, approximately four million tons annually, is met through FGD gypsum. As natural gypsum sources are limited, recycling becomes a crucial alternative, with an estimated three to four million tons of gypsum waste available for recovery. Globally, FGD gypsum production is projected to peak around 2030, declining thereafter, especially in Europe, Japan, and potentially the USA. This shift presents both challenges, such as rising gypsum costs due to reduced FGD output, and opportunities, including a growing recycled gypsum market projected to reach $3.21 billion by 2030. Recycling

The RHEWUM ScreenSpector app optimizes screening machine monitoring with tools like MeshConverter and VibSonic, available for iOS and Android. The RHEWUM app, known as ”RHEWUM ScreenSpector,” provides users of RHEWUM screening machines with tools for optimal utilization. Available for iOS and Android, it supports the operation and monitoring of screening machines with several key features: MeshConverter The MeshConverter simplifies the conversion of mesh sizes. It converts between DIN millimeters, inches, ASTM, and Tyler mesh units and offers advanced functions for calculating separation sizes for inclined screens. Users can input mesh sizes and angles to determine separation sizes in inches or millimeters. The tool supports calculations with any two values, making it a comprehensive solution for various screening scenarios. Additionally, the inclination angle (0°-45°) can be automatically determined using the smartphone’s sensors. VibSonic VibSonic transforms your smartphone into a powerful sound measurement device that measures sound levels across various frequencies. It calculates a mean

NivoLED® – NL 9000 – Tough in any environment, flexible in every application In many industries, safety and monitoring are top priorities – especially in hazardous areas where every moment matters, and mistakes are not an option. This is where the NivoLED® - NL 9000 sets new standards: as the only signal light of its kind, it combines cutting-edge technology with uncompromising reliability. Whether visualising operating conditions, enabling precise fault diagnostics, or ensuring seamless process monitoring – the NivoLED® doesn’t just provide a solution; it delivers the answer to the highest demands. Reliable Support for Point Level Sensors In process plants, silos, or tanks, precise monitoring of fill levels is essential to prevent downtime, overfills, failures, or hazardous situations. The NivoLED® reliably signals whether a threshold has been reached. With its 360° visibility and dual-colour LED display, critical conditions can be identified at a glance, allowing prompt action to be taken. This ensures enhanced safety and

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Discover how bulk material analysis and flow testing are key to designing bulk solids conveyors fully tailored to the production line. Bulk Solids Conveyor Design An efficient conveyor system for handling bulk solids requires one crucial step before selecting the type of conveyor. The most critical—and often most underestimated—step is the thorough analysis of the material to be conveyed. Deep knowledge of the product’s characteristics ensures not only a technically accurate solution but also greater durability, lower maintenance costs, and optimized industrial productivity. Understanding the material to be conveyed Each bulk material has unique physical properties that directly impact conveyor performance. A generic or modular design for a screw conveyor, bucket elevator, or chain conveyor may lead to operational failures, blockages, premature wear, or even unexpected production line shutdowns. The design must begin with a data-driven approach based on the product these conveyors will handle. Below are the key properties to study and the methodology: Technical characterization of the

an important contribution to the health of employees Noise in the workplace not only has serious health consequences, such as damage to the inner ear, headaches, dizziness and even concentration and sleep disorders, but it also affects productivity. In order to keep operational noise levels as low as possible, singold gerätetechnik offers a range of solutions, all of which have been carefully thought out down to the last detail. The pneumatic knocker from singold only knocks when required – this in itself is a contribution to noise protection. But by adding specialised accessories and using a special construction of the pneumatic knocker, sound emissions can be reduced even further. Sound insulation hood The sound insulation hood is put over the pneumatic knocker and, if present, the solenoid control valve, and screwed to the knocker. It is equipped with a rubber bushing for the compressed air hose and a silencer for the rinsing air. Towards the silo wall, a rubber edge protector reduces the sound. It adapts