White Paper – Wireless Gas Detection Goes Mainstream with IEC Performance Certification (read more)

United Electric Controls introduces three new FM certified explosion-proof temperature sensor styles (read more)

The ONE Series is a multifunctional device – switch, gage, and transmitter – that installs via a single process connection. (read more)

The Excela electronic switch is designed to install as easily as an electromechanical switch using the same wiring. It is a smart switch with diagnostics and LED status indication so operators can spend less labor, time and money on maintenance knowing Excela is always at the ready. (read more)

Customer operates an underground natural gas storage facility. Once a natural gas field, the facility was successfully converted into a storage reservoir through gas reinjection. The process of conversion also involves drilling many new wells that enables a more rapid withdrawal of gas from the reservoir storage. (read more)

Article: Explore the idea of creating an independent protection layer at the wellhead with SIL certified integrated devices as an effcient instrumentation approach for well pump operations. (read more)

Most gas pipelines use flow computers to measure the volume of gas flowing through the lines and to accurately charge customers for the delivered product. These flow computers calculate volume based on various inputs, including the temperature monitored by an RTD. (read more)

Natural gas storage is a process in which natural gas is injected into preexisting depleted reservoirs and pumped out when demand calls for it. Withdrawing the gas involves suctioning it from the pipeline, discharging it, treating it in dehydration columns, and finally sending it to delivery collectors. (read more)

The 100 Series is simple to install and operate for alarm, safety and emergency shutdown applications. (read more)

A reliable and cost-effective switch, the 10 Series is ideal for applications with high settings and surges. Among the tough applications in which the product has proven itself are: mobile hydraulic units, compactors, balers and lube oil systems. (read more)

12 Series hazardous location switches are ideal for operation in tough applications where space is at a premium. A snap-action Belleville spring assembly is used to provide vibration resistance and prolonged switch life. (read more)

UE's Applied Sensor Technologies Division presents a modular temperature sensor assembly system, The SENSOR BOX™ for instrumentation maintenance professionals. (read more)

Rugged weather-tight or explosion proof temperature switches are designed for freeze protection of piping and vessels. A 22A/480 VAC micro-switch provides control of heat tracing circuits and set point is adjusted via an internal or external dial. Mounting flexibility is provided via a stainless steel immersion stem or bulb and capillary thermal assembly. (read more)

Sugar processing is a resource intensive operation. There is a lot of heavy machinery (e.g. crushers, clarifiers, evaporators) involved to convert sugar cane into refined products like sugar. The challenge is to maintain these machinery assets well so that the mill operates safely, with minimal downtime. (read more)

UE’s Applied Sensor Technologies (AST) division designs and manufactures high quality, high reliability thermocouples for both general and heavy industrial use. Our expertise in product packaging, manufacturing techniques, and component sourcing allow us to provide you cost-effective thermocouples with hardware and output flexibility. (read more)

The E55 Series provides rugged, dependable temperature control for many applications. Available in single or dual output versions, with either an epoxy coated enclosure (designed to meet NEMA Type 4X) or skeleton construction (read more)

Challenge: A major European paper mill company wanted to upgrade their instrumentation to comply with the IEC 61511 standard – “Functional safety – Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector’. (read more)

UE's electro-mechanical pressure and temperature switches, installed as stand-alone "watch dog" devices, not connected to the centralized automatic control or asset management system can help protect from cyber sabotage. They provide reliable protection for equipment and personnel, and help prevent costly long-term interruptions in process and utility plants. (read more)

Boilers are a critical asset in many commercial and industrial facilities (e.g., factories, refineries, power generation plants) and play a vital role in many industrial and production processes. (read more)

Explosion-proof SPDT/DPDT and multi-switch output for control and safety applications (read more)

Case Study: A major Oil and Gas company purchased a tank farm that adjoined their refinery. The acquired asset did not have adequate fence line monitoring and needed to be brought into compliance. The time and cost to install traditional wired point detectors to do so, were not acceptable. (read more)

There are numerous hydrocarbon product storage tanks within a refinery. On the storage tank’s roof typically sits a type of fire protection system (e.g., rim seal fire protection system) or FPS for short. This FPS detects incipient fire and pressure-discharges an extinguishing agent to mitigate the flame spread.
Three challenges arise for such an application: (read more)

Application Note: A major refinery needs to monitor for H2S and combustible gasses around vapor recovery units and knock out drums near two emergency flares. (read more)

The One Series Safety Transmitter represents a breakthrough in workplace safety and efficiency in three major ways: diversity in its design, independence in its process, and simplicity in its systematic capabilities. (read more)

Mass transit systems are part of the critical infrastructure for any city and therefore their reliable operation is of utmost importance. One of the critical components within the subway train structure is its hydraulic braking system. A mass-transit system had problems with their subway braking system. (read more)

National Grid operates city gate stations delivering natural gas to commercial and residential customers. High-pressure gas exceeding 1000 PSI is supplied to maximize throughput in transmission pipelines. National Grid identified that heating system safety controls should be upgraded to the newest corporate standards with SIL certified equipment to reduce this risk. (read more)

Challenge: There are numerous hydrocarbon product storage tanks within a refinery. On the storage tank’s roof typically sits a type of fire protection system (e.g., rim seal fire protection system) or FPS for short. This FPS detects incipient fire and pressure-discharges an extinguishing agent to mitigate the flame spread. (read more)

Analyzer shelters in refineries are temperature controlled (around 20-22 °C) using mechanical temperature switches to ensure optimal analysis of processes and proper functioning of sensitive equipment. However, mechanical switches have some limitations: (read more)

Hanwha Total Petrochemical Co., LTD (HTP) HTP had a large number of electromechanical switches with output tied directly to the distributed control system (DCS). With switches from every conceivable supplier, spare parts inventory was expanding and maintenance was becoming increasingly difficult with so many product variations. (read more)

Wide temperature ranges, reliable measurement RTDs

UE’s Applied Sensor Technologies (AST) division designs and manufactures single and dual element RTDs, referencing IEC 751. Our expertise in product packaging, manufacturing techniques, and component sourcing allow us to provide you reliable, stable sensors with hardware and output flexibility, for general industrial and OEM... (read more)

Analyzer shelters in refineries are temperature controlled (around 20-22 °C) using mechanical temperature switches to ensure optimal analysis of processes and proper functioning of sensitive equipment. However, mechanical switches have some limitations. (read more)

Challenge: A large national oil company (NOC) had been using process transmitters containing an auxiliary digital contact for protection of their progressive cavity (PC) pumps. (read more)

UE's One Series digital pressure & temperature switch comes with complete Failure Modes, Effects & Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA) data from Exida, enabling plant safety personnel to reliably calculate Safety Integrity Levels (SIL). The rugged One Series is installed in the field, at point of critical monitoring, with response times 5X faster than a safety transmitter. (read more)

Our article explores the benefits of instrumentation diversity for emergency shutdown solutions in the gas processing industry. (read more)

NEW – Vanguard™ fixed point gas detector with remote antenna and more power now availableThe Vanguard™ wireless fixed point gas detector from United Electric Controls can now be installed in difficult to reach locations with the introduction of additional antenna gains and the option to mount it remotely. (read more)

UE’s Vanguard WirelessHART® gas detector has become the first true wireless gas detector to earn International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) certification to the IEC/EN 60079-29-1 standard—an important benchmark for the performance of detectors for flammable gases under explosive atmospheres. (read more)