Market Information purposes. It can measure a number of parameters simultaneously, often eliminating the need for multiple instruments. The viscosity option provides continuous measurement to minimise off-spec product between lab measurements. The Promass I ' s highly accurate measurement of mass flow and density( up to 0.05 % on mass flow and 0.0005g / cm3 for density) makes it ideal for many process control applications. The flowmeter ' s density function can also be used to measure Brix and Plato for example, to ensure quality of batches.
Viscosity measurement with a Coriolis flowmeter
Of course Inline analysers are nothing new. Many of these measurements have been available for several years and used for traditional process control. What ' s new today is increased reliability, along with new features and capabilities: Improved Reliability: Experiences in the industry with analysers have been mixed. Trying to apply equipment designed for use in the lab directly in a process usually led to disappointments. Wash-down, high temperatures, aggressive cleaning chemicals and other environmental factors often resulted in equipment failures and maintenance nightmares. These problems have been rectified by designing analysers and other inline instrumentation from the ground up for use on the plant floor and in the field. Simplified Calibration: With the expansion of digital sensor technology, the lab can now take responsibility for calibration of quality-related measurements. For example, to calibrate a pH sensor in the past, calibration equipment had to be brought into the plant. Today, this calibration can be done in the lab in a controlled environment, and the precalibrated sensors can be easily placed in operation. Endress + Hauser Memosens ® technology make this possible for pH, DO, conductivity, turbidity, chlorine and many other parameters. Hygienic design: One of the limiting factors for inline quality monitoring has been the lack of instruments meeting hygienic design requirements and resistant to thermal processing and CIP chemicals. Today, most instruments meet with EHEDG or 3-A sanitary standards and are designed for use in the food industry. An example is pH measurement, which most people associate with glass sensors— a big problem in food processing as glass sensors can break and end up as foreign objects in the final product. Now there are reliable non-glass pH sensors that meet food processing requirements. Modern inline process analysers and instruments will provide you with increased product quality, more plant availability, reduced production losses and off-spec product. Moving from offline to inline measurement means a r e d u c t i o n i n r e s o u r c e c o s t s, consistency of product quality and availability of real-time information, which results in increased quality and greater throughput.
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Mobilising investment and finance for Africa ' s agri sector
The African Agri-Council in partnership with Wesgro and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture brings the African Agri Investment Indaba( AAII), to Cape Town, South Africa 28 – 30 November 2016. The Indaba is a key meeting place for investment in Africa ' s agricultural and agroprocessing sectors attracting over 600 i n t e r n a t i o n a l i n v e s t o r s, b a n k e r s, governments, farmers, project owners. This unique mix of decision makers from across the African agri value-chain provides a convenient platform for effective deal making“ As the world looks to Africa as a solution to global food security concerns, the continents ' agri sector is fast becoming the panacea of the investment world especially with the recent decline in commodity investment returns. The agriculture sector is yielding exceptionally exciting opportunities and pipelines. Food security is now being translated into an investable option for investors and financiers. Agriculture has been identified as a long-term opportunity to increase investors ' allocation to real assets and the agribusiness value chain need to be ready to take advantage of the disruption.” says Ben Leyka, Executive Director of the African Agri Council who organises the event. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from 40 world class Agri experts such as Dr. John Purchase the CEO of Agricultural Business Chamber; Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo the Executive Director of Ghana ' s Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa; Mohsin Cajee the Investment Principal of Old Mutual Private Equity, Old Mutual Investment Group and Stefan Sakoschek the Regional Director of EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa and many more. In addition, attendees will get to participate in a number of interactive panel discussions as well as in the“ Investment Discovery Matchmaking” sessions where project owners and directors looking for investors will get the opportunity to pitch a robust panel of investors- a highlight of the Indaba. Some of the heavyweight finance and investment companies already on board include Acorn Private Equity, Thebe Investment Corporation, JIC Holdings, Octopus Investments, FNB to name a few.“ We are building a platform where delegates can do more to accelerate investment into t h i s s e c t o r,” s a y s L e y k a. The African Agri Investment Indaba is a must attend for any organisation and investor involved or interested in the African agri sector, whether seasoned or new entrant. Delegates can expect a number of opportunities to network with and learn from industry heavyweights and pioneers to transform new ideas into action.
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