Application: Controlling the flow of surfactant in syrup streams.
Surfactant dosing helps extract corn oil, which is the most expensive/profitable product (per pound) that the plant produces. If too little surfactant is dosed, corn oil is left behind in the syrup and efficiency/profitability decrease. If too much surfactant is dosed, chemicals are wasted and efficiency/profitability decreases. Getting the correct flow rate is crucial!

Challenges:
Many Ethanol production processes still use a manual draw down method to check or change surfactant flow rate. It's a manual process that involves filling a graduated cylinder with surfactant, then letting the pump draw from the cylinder while recording time. From there they would calculate the dosing rate. This is a very time intensive process and does not give much control of flow rates. 

Solution:
JMI’s solution was to use The Rotomass Prime from Yokogawa’s Rotomass Total Insight multi-Tier series of Coriolis Flow Meters. The Rotomass Prime is a flexible and cost effective solution for highly accurate flow and density measurements. With advanced density calibration and process insight alarms, accurate and reliable mass flow readings are a guarantee. 

Result:
After 3 months of successful runtime this is what our customer had to say...

"We have seen significant process improvements since the unit was installed. The Rotomass coriolis meter has allowed us to control the surfactant flow to a degree we have never been able to in the past.  This has led to significant savings on the chemical as well as enhanced ability to set up alarms to determine when our pumps are having problems.

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Monitoring Energy Consumption at Universities and Colleges

Universities and colleges spend an average of 18 cents per square foot on natural gas and $1.10 per square foot on electricity every year. Lighting accounts for about 31 percent of the annual utility bill, while heating and cooling account for about 28 percent. Heating water is the third largest expense, comprising about 25 percent of a university's yearly utility payments. Reducing utility bills through sound energy management is a major priority for most universities.

Energy management is particularly challenging for universities due to the large number of buildings, including dormitories, which have different energy requirements and different ways of consuming energy. And while managing the energy use in so many buildings is difficult, staying within the often-tight facility budget is even harder, requiring the awareness and cooperation of thousands of faculty, staff and students. JMI can help with measurement and control of chilled water and steam utilities throughout the campus. 

Control steam flow with greater dynamics.

Shubert & Salzer’s Sliding gate control valve ensure The level of quality attainable in controlling a steam plant is heavily dependent on the dynamic characteristics of the total system comprising the control element, actuator and controller. The control parameters for sliding gate valves relating to dynamic behavior are clearly superior to those for conventional control valves. As a result, the highly responsive dynamics not only improve the control quality but also form the basis for control circuits with very short reaction times. This has proved to be the key factor in steam savings of up to 30 %. Current comparisons of steam plant operators show that savings of this magnitude are attainable only by installing a sliding gate valve in place of a traditional control valve.

Read this application note on Shubert & Salzer,  The sliding gate valve reins in costs for steam systems
The sliding gate valve reins in costs for steam systems

You can’t manage what you don’t measure! 

Many universities have gone through an evolution of trying to meter thermal energy consumption throughout their campus. The success of these ventures can be elusive when the meter chosen for the job doesn’t live up to expectations. Examples include insertion meters that over time will foul and meters that cannot respond to low velocities that are prevalent during off-peak metering. FLEXIM’s Thermal Energy / BTU Flow Meter is Trusted by 150+ Universities. FLEXIM’s Thermal Energy / BTU Flow Meter is the premier offering in the market today. FLEXIM ultrasonic clamp-on meters do not require shutdown and are very cost effective to install. In fact, clamp-on ultrasonic meters have been doing the job of BTU-metering for decades. FLEXIM’s thermal energy meters support your efforts towards more energy efficient buildings and facilities. More than 150 colleges and universities throughout the country have trusted FLEXIM as their preferred vendor for thermal energy meters. Every university we deal with will attest to FLEXIM’s performance, reliability and support.

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"We haven't had to calibrate or re-zero any of the new Yokogawa transmitters. We check the zero and span calibration with our calibrator and every single transmitter is within spec, the process of calibration stops when the transmitter is within spec and we can move on to the next."

Natural gas is arguably the most important deliverable utility in certain regions of the country. Rain, snow, polar vortex, or sunshine, natural gas is necessary to heat our homes, cook our food, and keep our businesses operating. There is little tolerance for operational mishaps or down service.

A local Midwest gas company operates gas storage, gas transmission, and tap stations across the Chicagoland area with hundreds of pressure measurement points all throughout the process. Pressure measurement is critical for monitoring and controlling various processes from extraction to customer delivery. With so many critical pressure measurement points to maintain and calibrate, these I&E technicians are extremely busy performing regular zero and span adjustments and calibrations 2-3 times a year on hundreds of transmitters while also maintaining other critical process equipment. Experience and history has shown this company that the pressure transmitters they were using tended to drift with changing climates and/or over pressure events normal for gas transmission throughout the seasons. For example, transmitters that were calibrated and zero adjusted in January needed to be re adjusted in May when the weather got a little warmer and then again in November when the weather got colder. Also, whenever a normal over pressure event occurred, they would deploy an instrument technician to re zero and calibrate the transmitter. All of this activity to maintain proper pressure measurements coupled with other routine equipment maintenance was perceived as normal operating procedures and had been the way of life for almost 25 years. When approached with active digital sensor pressure transmitter technology available exclusively from Yokogawa, the promise of drift free operation in all real world conditions offered a solution to a problem they didn't even know they had. Some test units were installed in various applications throughout their operations and a close eye was kept on performance for 1 year through all 4 seasons. The active digital sensor technology performed extremely well without any change in zero or span stability through a frigid winter and scorching summer transition. Hundreds of transmitters were installed throughout the region to take advantage of this technology in the operations.

Soon after installing hundreds of transmitters, this local Midwest gas company noticed that their I&E technicians were spending 75% LESS time on their instrument calibration routes! One technician reported; "We haven't had to calibrate or re-zero any of the new Yokogawa transmitters. We check the zero and span calibration with our calibrator and every single transmitter is within spec, the process of calibration stops when the transmitter is within spec and we can move on to the next." This tremendous saving of time not only helped the technicians complete their transmitter checks quicker, but also allowed larger time-consuming projects to be completed within or ahead of schedule as the time historically spent on calibrations could be spent achieving operations upgrades and optimization. 8 years later, the same active digital pressure transmitters installed all throughout the area are still in service and still have never needed any zero or span adjustment.

Overall, the entire operational procedure for this company had changed and become more efficient, profitable, and safer, all because they fixed a problem they didn't know they had.

Want to know why? Check out the video on the DPharp sensor technology below, another Yokogawa innovation.

LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT WHITE PAPER

PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE-DP TRANSMITTER TECHNICAL NOTE

PRESSURE HANDBOOK A BASIC GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING PRESSURE

PRESSURE MEASUREMENT PRODUCTS

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CombiLyz®
Conductivity Analyzers that save you money.

The CombiLyz® is a conductivity transmitter used to analyze and differentiate liquid media. It provides either the direct measured conductivity or the calculated concentration value. Additionally the measured temperature is also available as output. Due to its hygienic and robust design it meets the highest industrial standards. For all CIP systems, the key component to minimize costs, waste, and water usage is the conductivity meter.

JMI TV episode: Baumer Analytical
What conductivity product has the fastest thermal response time on the market, has IO link, 3A, and all the approvals that you might need for the Food and Beverage and Chemical industries? Watch this episode of JMI TV where we talk with Kyle Lake from Baumer about the CombLyz all in one conductivity measurement system and how it can improve your CIP system.




Do not waste anything...How sensors help the food industry save water and costs.
Intelligent technology is where we can help manage these challenges, especially when it comes to optimizing efficiency and resource utilization.

Read this Technical Report on how sensors help the food industry save water and costs:
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CIP Conductivity Meter Saves $500,000 For busy Food and Beverage Processing Plant
A well-designed CIP program minimizes downtime, improves safety and product quality, and imposes the lowest impact possible on the environment by minimizing waste.

Read about how Baumer’s high sensitivity CombiLyz conductivity sensor is designed specifically for CIP systems used in food and beverage processing.  

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Baumer conductivity sensor helps save 100,000 liters of water daily.
Read this Technical report on how this dairy manufacturer launched an optimization process for its CIP procedure to lower the consumption of water and cleaning agents

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Want to know your cost savings? Download the Baumer Savings calculator.

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CombiLyz-AF15

FAST and easy level detection without setup

The new CleverLevel PL20 level switches do not require configuration for your point level application!

The new generation of Industry 4.0 level switches automatically adapt their frequency sweep technology to reliably detect ANY media it sees. This saves setup time while ensuring high process safety. Regardless of liquids, oils, sticky, or granular pastes – the CleverLevel PL20 recognizes them reliably.

The clever alternative to vibrating forks

With the latest generation of the CleverLevel level switches, Baumer offers an excellent solution for applications in the process industry, from media detection in pipes to reliable overfill protection of tanks or leakage detection. The CleverLevel PL20 is the universal level switch for all media. In case of adhesive materials, the CleverLevel continues to automatically adjust the switching level without the need for any configuration. With its compact design and very short immersion length compared to a vibrating fork, the sensor is very flexible to install, minimally invasive in the process, and easy to clean.

Level of what?

With the different trigger modes available, you can now detect the high or low level of product, foam, and separation layer of liquids with a single switch.  Thanks to an optional 4 .. 20 mA analog output signal, this technology can also differentiate the media in the process so you can tell if a tank contains product or cleaning solution. The IO-link interface supports both continuous communication for control and simple commissioning of the sensor.

can your facility save time and money?  join us on dec 11th for a quick 15 minute DISCUSSION to find out.

Product Spotlight: The Yokogawa Peace of mind 2.0!

We all know that Siemens has recently discontinued their popular 353 SLC controller. This unit and its predecessors have been used in many process applications for years, and the discontinuation of this product has left many companies uncertain of their path forward for supporting their processes. Now that the entire Moore/Siemens 353 family is obsolete, are you considering upgrading to a DCS or plc? Have you reviewed the limited number of 3x6 SLC vendors in the marketplace? Will you turn to eBay looking for spare parts? We have a better solution for you; Yokogawa's YS1000 series PID loop controllers can directly replace the Siemens Process Automation Controller and will keep you off of eBay looking for spare 353 parts.



If you have Siemens 353 controllers in use and are looking for peace of mind that your system won't be down, JMI has a great solution.  Together with our local integration partner we can help you save time, energy, and give you peace of mind.

Designed for 100% up-time

Features like dual CPUs, the hard manual back-up, hot swappable LCD, and the portable back-up station ensures that a controller mishap, standard maintenance, or product upgrade will not prevent a control signal from reaching the final control element. A very high mean time between failure calculation minimizes unexpected failures, and the nonvolatile memory means no batteries to fail and no surprising program loss. 

Extensive Expierience in Boiler Applicaitons

Automated control of industrial boilers is an excellent application for YS1700 controllers. These instruments can be programmed to perform the operations of plant master, boiler master, fuel and air control with oxygen trim, and drum level / feedwater control. The YS1700 is a reliable and cost-effective means of upgrading boiler controls and increasing boiler efficiency while lowering operating costs by implementing advanced control strategies.  

Give us a call, we would love to help you!   219-924-4545

"I worry about unplanned outages."

“My largest concern is the service and maintainability of our equipment.”

"There is a constant pressure to reduce costs on maintenance”

Many of our customers face these challenges - the SENCOM 4.0 Platform resolves them.

Designed with a strong focus on Yokogawa’s digital SMART sensors, the SENCOM SMART Sensor Platform provides greater insight and enhanced capabilities to deliver more credible data throughout the entire product lifecycle.

From engineering and purchasing to modification and optimization, Yokogawa’s latest SMART sensor system improves the operation, reliability, and credibility of online process analyzers by utilizing the latest sensing technology and asset management tools.

The SENCOM 4.0 SMART Sensor System

Multi-Channel/Parameter Analyzer FLXA402

Changing technologies don't have to result in negative consequences putting throughput, quality, and/or compliance at risk. The advanced flexibility function features multi-input allowing connection of up to 5 sensors at one time. The FLXA402 connects to traditional analog or digital SMART sensors, allowing an easy upgrade to digital SMART sensors in the future, giving you more flexibility and optimizing your OPEX.

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Digital SMART SENCOM™ Adapter, SA11

The re-useable smart adapter, SA11, offers full measuring parameter functionality of analog sensors equipped with a Variopin connector and Yokogawa ID chip. The SA11 automatically recognizes the installed sensor and prepares the right configuration. 

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Optional Digital SMART SENCOM™ Expansion Junction Box, BA11

The model BA11 Active Junction Box offers a possibility to connect multiple Yokogawa smart adapters, acting as slave devices, to a host system using one trunk connection. Resulting in a cost-effective solution is provided to the end user. 

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Mobile Field Device Managment (FieldMate)

FieldMate 3.0 is a PC based configuration tool that performs numerous tasks, including initial setup, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration backup for device replacement.

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Heavy duty portable ultrasonic water flow meter!!


The clamp-on ultrasonic system has been designed especially to meet the needs of the water and wastewater industries. The FLUXUS F401 is installed without process interruption and the installation can be completed within a few minutes. Thereafter, it delivers accurate and highly repeatable measurements that are not affected by drift. Due to its excellent low flow capability (down to 0.01 m/s), the FLUXUS F401 is ideally suited for monitoring drinking water networks, in which low flow velocities are common. The strong signal output and the noise suppression technology make it possible to use the FLUXUS F401 on very large pipes and challenging materials: Old and rusty steel, badly manufactured GRP or even armored concrete pipes (independent of lining and build-up inside the pipe) are not a metering challenge to the FLUXUS F401.

The FLUXUS F401 is the ideal flow meter for long-term measurement campaigns in the field. Depending on the programmed measurement interval the FLUXUS F401 can operate autonomously for several months. This makes it suitable for leak detection campaigns and hydraulic studies, where regular measurements are needed over a longer period of time.

Want more information?  Click here for the brochure or call us at 219-924-4545.