Yokogawa to supply Safety and Automation System based on new CENTUM VP to major Norwegian LNG project

Yokogawa has received an order worth NOK 8M to supply an integrated control, safety and analyzer system for the new natural gas liquefaction plant at Risavika, near Stavanger, Norway.

The order, which covers the supply of Yokogawa’s recently introduced CENTUM VP Integrated Production Control System, ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System and an analyzer system based on the GC1000 Mark II Process Gas Chromatograph, has been placed with Yokogawa by the Linde Group. Linde was awarded a contract for the turnkey construction of the plant by Skangass AS, a joint venture of the Norwegian utility Lyse Gass and the financial firm Celsius Invest.

The LNG facility has a capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year and will supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to industrial customers in Scandinavia and the Baltic region starting in 2010. LNG from the facility is marketed and sold by Nordic LNG – a joint venture between Skangass and the Norwegian shipping company I.M. Skaugen. Thanks to a highly energy-efficient liquefaction process developed by Linde, the new plant will feature much lower emissions than comparable facilities.

‘We are delighted to have received this order from a major customer in the Nordic region’, says John van der Geer, Manager of Yokogawa’s Norwegian operation: ‘This is a typical project for Yokogawa, in which our broad product portfolio and local support allows the end-user to have a single point of contact for project commissioning and after sales support.’

The order was awarded in August 2008 and is scheduled for completion in June 2009.

Prairieville, LA (August 26, 2008) - K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art instrumentation for level measurement, today announced that the AccuTrak AT100 and AccuTrak AT200 high accuracy, magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters have been certified for operation in SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level 2) environments. The AccuTrak transmitters are the only magnetostrictive transmitters in the industry to be certified to the exacting IEC 61508 safety standard. They help reduce risk at the process measurement level when implementing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in process plant environments, such as chemical plants, refineries, and power plants.

The AccuTrak AT100 is a high accuracy, magnetostrictive level transmitter that can be directly inserted into the medium to be measured; the AccuTrak AT200 is an externally mounted, non-contact transmitter that can be attached to the K-TEK KM26 magnetic level gauge or other magnetic gauges to form a complete level measuring system. Both the AT100 and AT200 feature a modular, dual compartment design that separately houses wiring and electronics. Field-replaceable terminal components provide added flexibility and accuracy. AccuTrak transmitters can be used to measure clean or dirty fluids, and total level, interface level, or multiple levels from the same sensor. The transmitters provide accurate level measurements even with widely varying pressures and temperatures: up to 3000 psi (207 bar) or 800degF (427degC).

Patented Piezo Ceramic Sensor

The AccuTrak AT100 and AT200 transmitters operate on the magnetostrictive principle. A magnetic field around the wire in the transmitter causes a torsional stress wave that propagates at a known velocity. K-TEK's patented, piezo ceramic sensor converts the mechanical torsion into a strong electrical return pulse that provides highly reliable measurements, even in harsh environments. The transmitter's microprocessor-based electronics measure the elapsed time between start and return pulses, and convert the data into an accurate position measurement proportional to the level of the float.

"Our goal is to prevent dangerous situations or control them should they arise," stated Robert Hotard, Product Manager, Magnetostrictive and Guided Wave Radar Transmitters at K-TEK. "Unlike other devices that claim to have obtained a 'target SIL rating,' the AccuTrak AT100 and AT200 transmitters have been designed for safety compliance and are compatible with IEC 61508 SIL 2 standards. This provides users with the assurance they need that our products will safely perform as needed."

Wide Selection of Housings and Probe Materials

The AccuTrak transmitters are housed in explosion-proof, power coated cast aluminum or 316L stainless steel, dual compartment enclosures. A variety of probe materials are available to accommodate many applications. The standard probe type is 316L Stainless Steel. Options include Alloy 20, Hastelloy C-276, and PFA Jacket over 316L Stainless Steel. The AccuTrak transmitters are FM Approved, CSA Certified, ATEX Certified, and GOST (Russia) Certified. Chinese approvals are available through K-TEK¹s local offices in Tianjin.

The AccuTrak magnetostrictive level transmitters are available with two-wire, intrinsically-safe, loop powered 4-20 mA signal outputs. Optionally available are HART protocol, Foundation Fieldbus, and Honeywell DE for interoperability with a wide range of measurement and control systems. Level and temperature measurements are displayed locally with a built-in, LCD display.

About K-TEK Corp.

K-TEK is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art liquid and solids level instrumentation. Founded in 1975, the company pioneered the KM26 magnetic level gauge with extruded outlets and precision engineered floats and continues to set the pace in the industry with such innovations as AccuTrak, the first SIL 2 certified (IEC 61508) magnetostrictive level transmitter; SureShot, the first low cost, all digital design laser level and distance transmitter; Resonator, the first vibrating fork switch that features a one-step, external calibration process, eliminating hassles with equipment covers; and MT5000, the industry's first guided wave radar level transmitter with full waveform digital readout and display. The company also manufactures ultrasonic transmitters and a full line of point level switches, plumb bob devices, and field controllers. K-TEK's products are used in over 300,000 installations worldwide in such applications as chemical processing, oil and gas production, power generation, pulp and paper processing, mining and construction, food and beverage manufacturing, and plastics manufacturing

Prairieville, LA (June 30, 2008) - K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art instrumentation for level measurement, today announced a new array of Oversized Chambers for the KM26 Magnetic Level Gauge. The KM26 is a rugged, non-contact, liquid level gauge designed for corrosive, flammable, and toxic environments. The magnetically coupled gauge avoids direct contact with liquids, thereby eliminating problems with coating, plating, fouling, fugitive emissions, hazardous material leaks, and dirty or colorless fluids, common with standard sight glasses. The new Oversized Chamber options provide extra clearance between the float and chamber wall. Guide rods are placed inside the chamber to keep the float's magnet near the indicator while providing a larger annulus. This allows vapor to pass when flashing occurs, alleviating the potential for erratic measurements and damaged floats. The Oversized Chambers can also be used for measuring very dirty fluids, where small, suspended solids can clog the chamber and potentially cause complications.

The KM26 Magnetic Level Gauge features the largest range of Oversized Chamber options in the industry. The widest array of chamber materials includes nearly 30 types, from Stainless Steel to Incoloy to Titanium. The KM26 can be constructed in pipe schedules from 10 to 120, with pipe diameter sizes from 2 inches to 12 inches. Gauge chambers can handle extreme temperatures, such as boiler and heater applications that run as high as 1000šF (538šC) and cryogenic applications that run as low as -320šF (-195šC). The gauges can also handle extreme pressures, from vacuum to 4500 psig.

Transmitters and switches can be used with the KM26 Oversized Chambers, including the company's AccuTrak AT200 Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter and the MS41 Hermetically Sealed, Magnetically Actuated DPDT Electric Switch.

"With over 100,000 installations worldwide, the KM26 Magnetic Level Gauge has seen just about every environment there is - toxic, corrosive, flammable, high pressure," stated Kevin Hambrice, Director of Marketing and Customer Service. "To meet the needs of these challenging environments, the KM26 provides the largest number of choices in the industry ­ the most configurations, the most material types, the most schedule options, and the most temperature and pressure options. The oversized chamber means no crushed floats or measurement problems, whether there are fluids flashing to vapor, like ammonia, LPG, or propane, or particularly dirty fluids, like asphaltines or petroleum-based oils with paraffin."

Widest Array of Material Types

The KM26 Magnetic Level Gauges provide the largest range of chamber materials, allowing them to meet the challenges of a broad array of applications. Materials include most grades of Stainless Steel -- types 321, 304, 304L, 316/316L, 317/317L, and 904L; Hastelloy C-276 and B-3; Titanium; Polypropylene; KYNAR; PVC; CPVC; Epoxy Resin Fiberglass; Vinyl Ester Fiberglass; Teflon "S" Coated 304/304L, 316, and 316L Stainless Steel; Halar Coated 304 and 316 Stainless Steel; Tefzel Coated 304 and 316 Stainless Steel; Alloy 20; Incoloy 600, 625, 800, and 825; and Zirconium 702.

Tokyo, Japan – April 28, 2008

Yokogawa Announces Certification of World’s First FOUNDATION^TM Fieldbus Device DTM

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its DPharp EJA V2.5 Device Type Manager (DTM) has been certified for FOUNDATION™ fieldbus by the FDT Group, a world first.

This certification marks another step forward for Yokogawa’s VigilantPlant^® Asset Excellence initiative, allowing users of Yokogawa’s intelligent FOUNDATION fieldbus devices to tap user-friendly field device tool (FDT)/DTM technology with the guarantee of interoperability and trouble-free installation.

Best in Class Technology and Assured Interoperability

Innovative process plants today utilize the HART, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION fieldbus intelligent field communications protocols, leveraging a rich variety of field information to improve the safety, reliability, and productivity of plant operations while optimizing maintenance. FDT/DTM is a complementary open technology that allows users of these advanced field communications protocols to access and utilize device information regardless of the host system or communications protocol.

With a large number of device DTMs already certified for the HART and PROFIBUS communications protocols, certification for FOUNDATION fieldbus was avidly awaited. As a strong supporter and key member of the FDT Group, Yokogawa is proud to announce the world’s first certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM.

This certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM is fully interoperable with all certified frame applications, including Yokogawa’s latest FieldMate R1.03 and PRM R3.02 asset management systems. This allows users intuitive access to all the advanced features of FOUNDATION fieldbus devices. Yokogawa’s release of the world’s first certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM signifies that customers can now deploy HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices without the fear of interoperability pitfalls and seamlessly utilize a wealth of field information.

Certification Technology and Infrastructure

The FDT Group recently completed the tool set needed for the FOUNDATION fieldbus certification of device DTMs, and Yokogawa used the latest dtmINSPECTOR 2.1 to verify that the device DTM for its EJA pressure/differential pressure transmitters met the FDT Group’s specifications for the FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Leveraging its certified Interoperability Test Lab in Singapore, Yokogawa accelerated this rigorous certification process.

About FDT/DTM

FDT technology standardizes the communication interface between field devices and systems. The key feature is its independence from the communication protocol and the software environment of the device and the host system. FDT allows any device to be accessed from any host through any protocol. As a board member of the FDT Group, Yokogawa strongly supports the development and deployment of the FDT/DTM open technology. For more about FDT/DTM, please visit: http://www.fdtgroup.org/

About the VigilantPlant Asset Excellence Initiative

Launched in 2006 and continuously evolving, the VigilantPlant Asset Excellence initiative aims to create an environment where plant personnel can "See Clearly, Know in Advance, and Act with Agility," thereby achieving plant-wide collaboration for maximum asset availability and utilization. To address a wider cross section of plant assets, this initiative encompasses open and best-in-class collaboration with leading automation and enterprise solution suppliers.

FieldMate is a PC based configuration tool that performs numerous tasks, including initial setup, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration backup for a device replacement. These tasks are streamlined by FieldMate's intuitive operation and integrated environment, which is independent from communication protocols.

FieldMate incorporates the open FDT/DTM standard and is compliant with DTMs per the FDT1.2 standard. Additionally, Fieldmate supports both HART and Foundation Fieldbus via Device Description (DD) for devices that do not have the DTMs available.