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Aeroqual continues to innovate and has released our in-house developed particle module named PCX, available now in our Dust Sentry and AQS products with AQM integration soon to follow. The PCX module provides improved functionality and reliability: More mass channels simultaneously: PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, and TSP mass measured as standard, with the same level of accuracy provided by our Nephelometer engine for a single mass measurement. MCerts certified for PM10 and PM2.5: The PCX PM10 and PM2.5 are both MCerts certified (pending) so now users will get certified results for both channels simultaneously in one unit. More reliable measurements: The PCX module is more accurate due to: - Automated flow measurement and control to maintain a constant flow rate - Traceable PM calibration on all 5 mass channels - Optimized heater control to dry the particles without losing volatile particulate matter Easier setup and deployment: The PCX module features an improved inlet design secured with a single Swagelok nut, allowing easy attachment and removal without wiring connections. The fitting only needs to be hand-tight for the pressures in our system, and so can be easily attached and removed without the need for any extra tools. Lower power consumption: The PCX module has lower power consumption compared to the Particle Profiler. PCX-based products will run longer on solar/battery systems. Reduced calibration and servicing time and cost: New features of the PCX that reduce calibration and servicing time include: - Automated flow control which means that users don't need to calibrate flow when installing. Just power on and you're ready to go! - Long-life pump that ensures stable flow for extended periods - Hot swap program for quick replacement and calibration Please find a short video explaining more detail on PCX at this link If you have any questions about the PCX module please reach out as we'd be happy to help.   Cheers! Rob #airquality #defensibledata #aeroqual #airmontoringmadeeasy #remediation #construction #superfund #brownfield

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I am glad to share our recent publication “Incremental Shape Rolling of Top-hat Shaped Automotive Structural and Crash Components” which has been published in the Journal of Materials Processing Technology. The global demand to reduce carbon emissions seeks the manufacturer to reduce the overall weight of the body-in-white by using Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) and Ultra High-Strength Steel (UHSS). Thus, incremental shape rolling was developed to enable the manufacture of weight-optimised #automotive components from AHSS and UHSS by reducing the wrinkling severity compared to the conventional forming approaches. In this work, the new forming process "Incremental Shape Rolling" has been advanced and applied to an automotive structural top-hat component from AHSS and UHSS. Experimental trials were done on the #Deakin_University flexible forming facility and #Finite_Element_Analysis has been implemented to investigate the deformation behaviour. The incremental shape rolling process therefore presents a flexible and cost-effective alternative to conventional forming processes for the room-temperature forming of UHSS. https://lnkd.in/gtgrpm9U

𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐦 (𝐌𝐋𝐀) 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Our valued customer has taken a proactive step towards ensuring safer marine operations. They have decided to equip their 10", 12", and 16" Marine Loading Arms (MLA) with an Emergency Release Coupling (ERC). This addition prevents any unfortunate product spills caused by unexpected ship movement during loading operations. 🌊💥 Alongside the ERC installations, several other modifications have been made in order to cope with the additional loads on the MLA. This project will be carried out by JLS and JMEC. The scope for JMEC consisted of: 🔍 Conducting 3D scanning of the existing MLA's. 💪 Performing strength calculations to ensure the MLA's can withstand varying loading conditions such as stored (storm), maneuvering, operating, and ERC activated states, several extreme positions in the working envelope of the arm. ⚖️ Balancing the loading arm in the new configuration by adjusting existing counterweights and/or adding additional ones. ⚙️ Analyzing stress on pipes and structural components of the loading arm. ⚛️ Evaluating the swivels for the additional loads. 📋 Generating specifications for necessary modifications and reinforcements to accommodate the ERC while ensuring the loading arm remains within the working envelope. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities, and we're proud to support our customer's commitment to maintaining a secure loading environment. 🙌 #JdeJonge #JMEC #JLS #MarineLoadingArms #EmergencyReleaseCoupling #SafetyFirst

Regular update of CS-E / Amendment 7 is published! Amendments are made in the 9 main items that are: 1-Compressor and Turbine blade failure 2-Assumptions — Oil consumption 3-Instrument provisions 4-Piston engine failure analysis 5-Approval of engine use with a thrust reverser 6-Fuel specifications for compression-ignition piston engines 7-Ice protection 8-Damage tolerance of critical parts, and 9-Engine critical parts — static pressure loaded parts

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P2: Electro Pneumatic Control From this experiment, we prove that No velve will make the cylinder condition is retrect when depressed and extend when realesed, because the air flow only can through the vedve when the value in open condition. In the NC valve will make the cylinder condition is extend when depressed and retract com realesed because the initial condition of NC is closed so the air flow blocked. In the single acting cylinder using relay control we know that when the logic is OR and AND is have different values according to the truth table. This will affect subsequent experiments. ITS Control System Phedra Fazle Mawla #PraktikumDSKGenap2023 #CSEbersatuElektroITSmaju

Effective demagnetization via the pulse method Magnetized components can lead to interference signals during crack or microstructure testing with eddy current component conditions, therefore resulting in false readings. To avoid this, FOERSTER offer a powerful demagnetization unit: the ZMAG CM. The pulse method used enables high penetration depth to demagnetize the components effectively and promptly. The Siemens control and pre-configuration allows an easy integration of the unit into your production process. Thus, your process quality and reliability can be significantly increased. For more information, please contact us at FOERSTER Middle East FZE (FME). #FOERSTER #FOERSTERMiddleEast #FME #WeMakeTheHiddenVisible #MAGNATEST #MAGNATEST_D #QualityControl #NonDestructiveTesting #NDT #MaterialsTesting #FOERSTERGroup #ComponentTesting #Automotive #Aerospace #EddyCurrent #MakingQualityVisible #MetalIndustry #ZMAG_CM

Thanks to the team over at Hazardous Engineering Solutions for featuring our ATEX fans in the September/October issue. Read the full article on pages 24-25 to learn more about the importance of auto ignition temperatures in ATEX fan selection. https://lnkd.in/e9PGugHe #AxairFans #IndustrialFans #ATEXFans #ATEXZones #ExplosiveEnvironments #ATEXClassifications #ExplosionProofFans