Industrial control systems

There is a growing trend towards electrification and an ever-increasing demand for more energy-efficient alternatives to compressed air systems. The main factors to consider when selecting an alternative actuator type are cost, risk, performance and availability. Electrical valves offer significantly higher efficiency, and

Ian Webster, steam expert at Bürkert UK, reviews the key areas of focus when designing an efficient and effective steam heat exchange system. Heat exchangers are used in many forms across a range of industries, but one of the more common applications is in food processing where they are used to heat or cool a bulk food product. The process requires precise management to ensure that the correct

As process control systems continue to advance and the use of complicated networked solutions develops, is there still a requirement for the simple analogue signal? Chris Hoey of Bürkert, provides an insight into selecting the correct control signals to produce the optimum process control system

Precision control of fluids and gases requires technical knowledge and experience. Hygienic applications, such as those in the food, beverages, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, place even higher demands on the control components and the surrounding infrastructure. It's therefore important to find expert help when you start on a hygienic

Our ability to preserve food has a long history - with more recent developments being directed by the desire to maintain nutritional value in addition to the original taste and texture of the food. Research in this field within the UK is helping to develop new techniques that can be applied on an industrial scale and one company at the forefront

Process control systems that are unique to the food and beverage industry can be used to deliver higher levels of efficiency and reliability. Mark Lilley, Field Segment Manager, Hygienic Food and Beverage for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, looks at the benefits of a bespoke control system, the features it should include and how to achieve the most effective solution

Process control systems in almost every industry are becoming more complex due to the demand for greater efficiency, regulatory compliance and higher levels of automation and plant integration. The need for bespoke or low-volume system design is growing as a result. Bürkert has addressed this challenge by developing the Systemhaus approach, where

Craig Kerr, UK Product Champion at Bürkert looks at some of the latest developments and features that are providing even more functionality for a host of applications. Modular valve islands coupled with power supplies and PLCs create a powerful automation tool that has been used for many years, especially in hygienic environments. Process data is

Clean-in-place (CIP) has been used for maintaining the cleanliness of process equipment in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries for over 50 years. However, specifying the most appropriate valves and sensors to control a CIP process can make a huge difference in terms of how effective and efficient the system is, which in turn