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Intelligent Radio Frequency (RF) Monitoring © 2009 Armstrong International, Inc. www.armstronginternational.com
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2 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Present Process Challenges Identifying a failure Procedure Instrumentation, equipment Location Magnitude of failure Flow measurement Temperature measurement Costs associated with failure Process losses Energy losses Environmental impact Safety
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3 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Steam Trap Challenges Identifying a failure Manpower Location Magnitude of failure Energy loss Loss of heat transfer Justification for repair “Speed of Implementation” Environmental concerns Manpower Location
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4 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Speed of Implementation
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5 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong LocationLocation
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6 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Continuous RF Monitoring STEAM TRAP MONITORING The solution……
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7 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Relief Valve Challenges Identifying an occurrence/lift Date stamp Location Magnitude of discharge “Sizzling” or full release Cost of discharge Process upset Regulatory fines Location
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8 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Continuous RF Monitoring RELIEF VALVE MONITORING The solution……
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9 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Continuous RF Monitoring TEMPERATURE MONITORING The solution……
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10 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong The Monitoring Device … Non-intrusive to the valve, pipe or system; no shutdown required to install. Communicates on WirelessHART Protocol; seamlessly integrates into existing WiHART systems. Open Mesh RF transmission (2.4 GHz) Self-forming, self healing network Channel Hopping RF transmission Digital readout on each node Battery Life: Approx. 3 years FM Approved for U.S. and Europe All devices are intrinsically safe for Class I, Groups C & D, Class II, Groups F & G, Class III, Div. 1, Div. 2, Temp Class T4. ATEX tested to EN60079-11 Zone 0. Robust design for harsh environments
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11 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Smart Wireless Gateway Connects WirelessHART™ self- organizing networks with any host system Easy integration into control systems and data applications via serial and Ethernet connections Greater than 99% reliability with industry proven security Seamless integration into automation control systems
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12 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Smart Wireless Gateway Interface
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13 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Non Armstrong WiHART Device Open Mesh Wireless Structure STEAM TRAP MONITORING RELIEF VALVE MONITORING TEMPERATURE MONITORING GATEWAY
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14 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Industry Standard The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved the WirelessHART specification as a full international standard on March 26 (2010). WirelessHART is already incorporated into the products of several suppliers, including ABB, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Siemens.
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15 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong Continuous Monitoring Solutions STEAM TRAP MONITORING RELIEF VALVE MONITORING TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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16 “Expect many enjoyable experiences!” David M. Armstrong In Summary, Continuous RF Monitoring can … Significantly reduce energy waste with immediate failure notification Reduce safety concerns with enhanced system reliability Protect steam equipment (coils, heat exchangers, etc.) from corrosion or freeze-up. Help pinpoint & reduce emissions Help identify & mitigate process upsets Help improve efficiency through better maintenance procedures/practices Reduce electrical costs by 50-90% Commission systems over 7 times faster over hard-wired
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Armstrong International, Inc. Smart Services Group 816 Maple Street Three Rivers, MI 49093 Ph: 269-273-1415 smartservices@armstronginternational.com www.armstronginternational.com Armstrong International, Inc. Smart Services Group 816 Maple Street Three Rivers, MI 49093 Ph: 269-273-1415 smartservices@armstronginternational.com www.armstronginternational.com QUESTIONS
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