Modular actuation advantages reported by MRPL

Sept. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- Increased capacity from 12 to 18.5 million metric tones per annum at the Mangalore Refinery scheme is supported by the actuation technology, which aids valve operation at a new tank farm.
Located in Mangalore, the scheme is India’s only facility with two Hydrocrackers producing Premium diesel. Hazardous location operation was a key requirement for field devices: AUMA SAExC multi-turn products were therefore supplied, which meet a range of international standards including ATEX, IECEx, CSA, FM and Indian:CCOE. ACExC actuator controls were also commissioned as part of a full service provided by AUMA India that included delivery, installation and support.Highlighting the advantages of AUMA’s modular products, MRPL reports that the interlocking actuation solution supports the site’s highly automated procedures to process a variety of API Crudes. Operation is enhanced with push button controls mounted at accessible angles and Non Intrusive (NI) capability enables remote parameter programming using local control pushbuttons on the actuator.
Growth for AUMA has included introduction of the new Generation .2 multi-turn actuator range SA 07.2 – 16.2 and new actuator controls AC 01.2 Designed to cater for existing market needs, and next generation requirements, capabilities include the integration of field devices into Asset Management Systems. AUMA has introduced a number of enhanced features and expanded the functionality of its range, while retaining proven design principles.
The new Generation .2 devices, both actuators and controls, are fully compatible with AUMA’s previous products. Mechanical enhancements improve positioning accuracy, the output speed range of modulating actuators and the extension of the expected actuator lifetime. These advancements are backed by improved corrosion protection.
One focus of development was to improve device handling. As a result, the handwheel is now activated with one hand by simply pressing a button; valve connection is more flexible and a newly designed electrical connection facilitates the linking of cables with large cross sections. Operation is made easier by a new, enlarged and illuminated graphic display. The display texts are shown in plain text, available in a wide range of languages. Graphic display features are provided e.g. torque curves. Operation, setting, diagnostics and the memorisation of all actuator data is facilitated wirelessly via the AUMA PC ToolSuite.
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AUMA is a leading manufacturer of electric actuators, actuator controls and valve gearboxes for the automation of industrial valves. A medium-sized company, AUMA manufactures in two German factories. Three service centres, respectively in Cologne, Madgeburg and Munich, have been established and a global distribution / service network is provided.