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Foodex 2018: Come and visit the Testo stand and discover our measuring solutions that ensure Food Safety from farm to fork

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on April 12, 2018 by Testo LimitedApril 12, 2018

Measuring instrument manufacturers Testo, will be at Foodex demonstrating our safety equipment for the processing sector. On stand K310, our experts will be on hand to explain how Testo’s range of instruments help operators ensure they are storing, producing and distributing food safely from farm to fork, whilst also enhancing process efficiency.

 

Testo’s range of Food Safety equipment includes data loggers, thermometers, pH meters, cooking oil testers, infrared thermometers, thermal imaging cameras, thermal barriers and more

 

On our stand, Testo will be giving out Free sausages, as part of our ‘how hot is your sausage’ application display. We will be doing live demonstrations of how to use Testo thermometers to show both the core temperature of the sausages, and surface temperature of the griddle during cooking. Thus, ensuring we are cooking the sausages at the correct temperature, and ultimately, proving we’re doing so safely.

As well as the sausage giveaway, a major focus at the show will be our data logger range, suitable for many applications in the food processing sector. These include low-cost loggers for simple temperature and/or humidity measurement in a cold storage room for instance, right through to the temperature of production items or the surface temperature of machines or motors themselves. Testo’s high-end data loggers have the capability to measure even the most extreme temperature ranges in production processes.

Another focus product is Testo’s Saveris 2, automated climate monitoring system. A cloud-based system that stores all measurement data in one central place, Testo’s Saveris 2 removes the need to collect data manually, meaning staff can use this time for other important tasks. There is also no longer a potential for readings to go missing. This has proved very handy for audits.

 

 

 

All Testo food safety equipment is HACCP certified. As well as those mentioned, Testo will have our full range of instruments on display including data loggers, thermometers, pH meters, cooking oil testers, infrared thermometers, thermal imaging cameras, thermal barriers and more.

 

Exhibition info

In April 2018, the UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries once again comes to Birmingham. With an expected 30,000 attendees across the 5 shows, the show aims to shine a light on top trends across the food manufacturing sectors; from improving traceability and food safety, transforming productivity and highlighting the latest new ingredients and super foods to make an impression on the industry.

Register free using the below detail:

Venue: NEC Birmingham

Dates: 16th -18th April

Section: Foodex

Stand number: K310

Register for free tickets at: https://foodex-2018-visitor.reg.buzz/Website

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For more information on Testo please go to www.testo.co.uk or call us on 01420 544 33

 

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WIKA’s Value Innovation Workshop Helps Automation Provider Find Valve Control Solutions

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on April 5, 2018 by Robert LukatApril 5, 2018
Participants in a workshop

A major automation solutions provider wanted to update the valve control system it was using in two products in order to get more information and to gain better control. Analysis of the problem during a WIKA Value Innovation Workshop helped develop a proprietary valve control system.

A major manufacturer of industrial valves, regulators, and actuators wanted to replace the outdated mechanical technology of its digital valve control (DVC) units and digital process controllers (DPCs). The DVCs were using an external sensor to measure the process pressure in order to identify the valve’s position and then – if necessary – to correct it. The DPCs, in contact with the media, used 1) media pressure to control the flow of material and 2) a bourdon tube internal sensor to measure process pressure and correct the valve’s position.

The Client’s Specific Goals

The client wanted to update its legacy mechanical control system to an electric/digital one to improve performance and increase efficiency. Going into the project, the automation solutions provider had identified a few target areas that needed improvement:

  1. Switch from a mechanical system to an electronic one, which would allow users to use real-time data to better control processes.
  2. Embed conditioning of the raw signal into the system, which would avoid a separate step.
  3. Improve resistance to sour gases in order to minimize corrosion, which could lead to failures.

The Process

Any parts provider can take a spec sheet and reconfigure an existing product to prescribed specifications. That doesn’t take ingenuity or creativity. The beauty of a WIKA Value Innovation Workshop (VIW) is that it leads to the development of solutions that do not currently exist – and wouldn’t even be thought of during a standard R&D process.

A few different groups within the company were already in talks with WIKA, looking for similar solutions for different applications. WIKA suggested that all groups come together to analyze the different scenarios. During the VIW, participants identified shared requirements and limitations, and came up with a list of pros and cons. Using that information and WIKA experts’ decades of experience, we developed a customized solution that went beyond what the client thought was possible.

The Challenges in Detail

Six WIKA experts sat down with nine design and lead engineers, product development specialists, and product managers from the automation solutions manufacturer. A lively brainstorming session brought to light a series of challenges – but also the possibility of using a single-source embedded sensor to replace existing PBC (printed board circuit)-mounted sensors used in the different applications. The challenges included:

  • How to upgrade the units’ mechanical design to integrate the electronic control needed to enable quick identification of issues, allowing operators to take corrective actions remotely.
  • How to increase the resolution of the system to improve valve control, instead of the current indirect control via process or emergency cut-over.
  • How to increase the temperature range to −60°C…+85°C (−76°F…+185°F) for extended sensor life in a variety of locations and environmental conditions.
  • How to increase resistance to aggressive media, such as H2S, to improve reliability and prevent failures due to corrosion.
  • How to integrate signal conditioning into the system to avoid a separate step.
  • How to reduce the sensor’s footprint in order to reduce the system’s overall size, especially for DVCs.

The Customized Solutions

This full-day meeting was the perfect way to interactively approach the current problems and anticipate future complications. After extensive discussions, WIKA’s experts felt that one valve control system might be feasible for all applications. However, cost and time constraints would not allow for a quick long-term solution. Therefore, WIKA proposed a product development map with short- and long-term goals.

In the short term, experts decided to work on an external system for four different scenarios:

  1. DVC with single-acting valve for non-corrosive gases
  2. DVC with single-acting valve for corrosive gases
  3. DVC with double-acting valve for both corrosive and non-corrosive gases
  4. DPC

In the long term, WIKA would apply the same core technology used for the short-term solutions to develop an embedded solution for all four applications.

WIKA’s model TI-1pressure transducer has the accuracy, measuring range, and temperature range that the manufacturer requires. After testing the TI-1 in the DPC application, WIKA developed a proprietary system that worked in all four scenarios. Not only did the pressure solution integrate seamlessly into the new valve design, it was also affordable – exceeding the client’s expectations.

WIKA’s experts specialize in collaborating with customers, diagnosing problems, and creating custom yet affordable solutions. For more information about how a VIW can help you improve your process and improve the bottom line, contact WIKA today.

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The article WIKA’s Value Innovation Workshop Helps Automation Provider Find Valve Control Solutions was first published on WIKA blog (us).

Posted in digital process controller, digital valve control, embedded sensor, pressure, pressure transducer, process controller, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring, Value Innovation Workshop, valve control

Acrylamide Legislation: What’s the panic about and how does the food industry need to react?

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on March 23, 2018 by Testo LimitedMarch 23, 2018

With the uncertainty around the new acrylamide legislation coming in to place in April 2018, many companies within the food industry are looking to further understand what is required of them.

 

Acrylamide typically occurs when foods with high starch content such as potatoes, are cooked at high temperatures

 

For those who aren’t aware, Acrylamide is a chemical substance produced by something called the ‘Maillard reaction’, which is when starch is overheated to cause a reaction between amino acids and sugars. It typically occurs when foods with high starch content such as potatoes, root vegetables or bread, crisps, cakes, biscuits and cereals, are cooked at high temperatures during the frying, roasting or baking process. It is important to clarify that acrylamide is not something which has been added to food, it is a natural by-product of cooking processes, and has always been present in these types of foods.

 

 

What are the dangers?

Recent scientific tests have led to acrylamide being classified as a ‘probable carcinogen’. This has prompted scientists to conclude it is advisable humans minimise consumption of this particular chemical, to in turn, reduce cancer potential.

 

How must the food industry react?

Whilst it is not possible to simply remove acrylamide, there are a number of measures which can be taken to reduce the levels. The legislation says that practical measures must be taken to mitigate acrylamide formation in foods. As stated by the Food Standards Agency, from April 2018 Food Business Operators will be expected to:

  • Be aware of acrylamide as a food safety hazard and have a general understanding of how acrylamide is formed in the food they produce
  • Take the necessary steps to mitigate acrylamide formation in the food they produce; adopting the relevant measures as part of their food safety management procedures
  • Undertake representative sampling and analysis where appropriate, to monitor the levels of acrylamide in their products as part of their assessment of the mitigation measures
  • Keep appropriate records of the mitigation measures undertaken, together with sampling plans and results of any testing

For the first of these points, hopefully this article will serve to help improve knowledge around the subject. For those issues remaining, we will now explain how measuring equipment can be used to help. Aside from using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (a complicated and chemically technical process to measure acrylamide itself) there are in fact some ‘quick win’ methods businesses can take to keep presence of acrylamide to a minimum.

When it comes to both food storage and cooking, managing temperature is in fact the main factor for the formation of acrylamide. Firstly, from the cooking side, as mentioned previously, acrylamide levels are increased by excessively elevated temperatures. A particularly high amount is produced when potato and cereal-containing foods are heated above 180°C. Acrylamide formation begins at around 120°C, but increases rapidly at 170-180°C. This needs to be considered by those involved in any type of cooking or even pre-cooking during food processing for example. With these types of products, it is advisable for them to be cooked at a lower temperature than usual, for slightly longer periods if required.

For fried foods in particular, such as French fries, the temperature of the oil needs to be ensured. Unfortunately though, you can’t always rely on fryer thermostats, as these often fail to show an accurate temperature. With an instrument such as the testo 270 Cooking Oil Tester, you can simultaneously measure both the temperature (up to 200°C) and the quality of the oil. Whilst TPM (total polar materials) measurement and acrylamide formation are not directly correlated, this is also very important for being economical with oil costs, and ensuring a consistent quality of product. By adding this as a simple spot check, operators can ensure fried foods are being cooked at the right temperature to keep acrylamide levels at bay, whilst also optimising their oil consumption, saving up to 20%. Documenting this check will also prove handy when it comes to audits, as proof of due diligence regarding the ‘records of the mitigation measures undertaken’ mentioned above.

 

 

With the testo 270 Cooking Oil Tester, you can measure both the temperature (up to 200°C) and the quality of the cooking oil.

 

On the flip side, during storage, one of the main steps recommended by the FSA is not to keep raw potatoes in the fridge, particularly if you intend on cooking them at high temperatures. Doing so is likely to lead to formation of more free sugars in the potatoes (referred to as ‘cold sweetening’) and can increase overall acrylamide levels especially if the potatoes are then fried, roasted or baked. Ideally, potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place at a temperature of 6°C or above. As with the fryer temperature though, once again, for accurate temperature readings, unfortunately you cannot simply rely on thermostats, as these more often than not don’t reflect the true ambient temperature in the room. In this case a temperature monitoring system such as testo Saveris 2 would be the ideal solution, to ensure the temperature in the cold storage room is kept at the optimum level at all times.

 

  The testo Saveris 2 can ensure the temperature in the cold storage room is kept at the optimum level at all times.

 

Like more info?

For more information on the new legislation please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

If you would like further information on testo measurement equipment please visit www.testo.co.uk or call us on 01420 5444 33

 

 

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Absolute Pressure Sensors: How They Work and Why They Are Needed

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on March 13, 2018 by Robert LukatMarch 13, 2018

Absolute pressure sensors and gauges produce readings that are not influenced by atmospheric pressure. Instruments such as altimeters and barometers display vacuum-referenced absolute pressure measurements. This article explains what absolute pressure is and the importance of measuring it. The Earth’s atmosphere has weight and creates pressure. The amount of this atmospheric pressure – also called […]

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Posted in absolute pressure sensor, atmospheric pressure, gauge pressure barometer, pressure, Pressure Measurement, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring | Tagged altimeter

How restaurant chains can ensure HACCP & Food Safety is upheld across multiple sites

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on March 8, 2018 by Testo LimitedMarch 8, 2018

Despite concerns surrounding the impact of Brexit, the hospitality sector continues to develop year on year. Both new and existing food service providers though, are looking at ways they can optimise costs, whilst still capitalising on any new revenue opportunities. One of the most common ways of doing this is of course expanding to new […]

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Posted in Analyzers, automated quality management, Chemical, Data Acquisition, Data Loggers, digital, Display, Environment, Food, food chain, food hazards, Food Hygiene, food industry. HACCP, food processing, Food quality, food quality assurance, food safety, food scandal, HACCP, HACCP compliance, HACCP food safety, HACCP management system, Health and Safety, hospitality, Lab Device, Latest News, News, Online, operations manager, paperless, paperless documentation, pressure, quality assurance, Resources, restaurant, Safety, saveris restaurant, Sensors, standardisation, Technology, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring, Testing, testo saveris restaurant, Thermometer, Vendors

The Important Role of Differential Pressure Sensors in Hydroelectric Power Generation

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on March 6, 2018 by Ravi JethraMarch 6, 2018

In hydroelectric power generation, dirt and debris in the intake water can shorten the lifetime of turbine blades. Filters inside intake pipes trap the debris so that only sediment-free water hits the blades. A differential pressure sensor/transducer measures the flow on both sides of the filter, and will alert plant operators when the filter is […]

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Discover testo’s measuring solutions for food safety at Hotelympia

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on February 21, 2018 by Testo LimitedFebruary 21, 2018

Next month, Testo will be at Hotelympia, demonstrating our equipment for the restaurant and hospitality sector, outlining how these can not only help operators ensure they are storing and cooking food safely, but also improve process efficiency, ultimately saving valuable resource. A highlight will be Testo’s ‘Saveris Restaurant’, a 100% paperless quality management system, for […]

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Posted in Analyzers, catering, catering equipment, Chemical, cooking oil, cooking oil quality, cooking oil tester, cost effective, Data Acquisition, Data Loggers, demonstrations, Display, Environment, Events, Excel London, Exhibition, Food, Food Hygiene, food safety, food safety equipment, HACCP, HACCP compliance, HACCP food safety, HACCP management, HACCP management system, Health and Safety, hospitality, hotelympia, Industry, Lab Device, Latest News, News, Online, paperless, pressure, Resources, restaurant, saveris restaurant, Sensors, Technology, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring, Testing, testo food safety, Thermometer, Today's Testo, Vendors

An exclusive Q&A with Foodservice Equipment Journal and Testo’s own Warren Mansfield-Smith

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on February 7, 2018 by Testo LimitedFebruary 7, 2018

Food safety is imperative for all restaurant chains, but thanks Testo’s range of measurement instruments and paperless quality management solutions, ensuring food safety in restaurants has never been easier. Testo key account manager for food solutions, Warren Mansfield-Smith, is a certified Food Service Professional and has a Level 3 Award in HACCP from the Chartered […]

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Posted in Analyzers, Chemical, Data Acquisition, Display, Environment, Food, Food Hygiene, food quality assurance, food quality management, food safety, food safety equipment, food temperature, food temperature control, HACCP, HACCP management, Health and Safety, Lab Device, Latest News, News, Online, paperless, paperless documentation, pressure, quality management, Resources, Safety, saveris restaurant, Sensors, Technology, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring, Testing, Thermometer, Today's Testo, Vendors

WIKA Submersible Pressure Transmitters Solve the Challenges of Sump Pit Level Measurement

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on January 30, 2018 by Ravi JethraJanuary 30, 2018

The varied nature of the liquid waste in sump pits can create difficulties with accurate level measurement. WIKA’s submersible transmitter avoids these problems by measuring the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid in the sump pit. Power plants and refineries, along with chemical and paper manufacturing facilities, all generate large quantities of liquid waste during their […]

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Testo at PlumbExpo 2018

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on January 29, 2018 by Testo LimitedJanuary 29, 2018

This year at PlumbExpo testo will have a selection of popular instruments on display. Visit our stand P124 to get hands on with the instruments and to see and feel the quality. Come and have a chat to our expert team who can help answer any questions you may have about our products and their […]

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A competition prize worth £269, a NEW product launch, and More! Find out what Testo has on offer at the HVAC & Refrigeration Show!

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on January 16, 2018 by Testo LimitedJanuary 16, 2018

Testo have led the ‘smart’ revolution in giving HVAC/R service engineers a wide range of test instruments with Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones or tablet devices, enabling them to work smarter and to gain benefits such as on-site reporting and improved documentation of test results. Now you have the chance to win a free testo 550 […]

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Posted in Analyzers, brand new, Chemical, Commercial, Competition, Data Acquisition, Digital Manifold, Display, electrical measurement, Environment, event, Excel London, Exhibition, Food, hvac, indoor air quality, Industry, Lab Device, Latest News, News, Online, pressure, product launch, Refrigeration, Resources, Safety, Sensors, smart probe, Technology, Temperature, temperature control, Temperature Measurement, temperature monitoring, Testing, Thermal Imaging, thermography, Today's Testo, Vendors, WIN | Tagged new product

Differential Pressure Transducers Are Ideal for Monitoring Gas Turbine Air Filters

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on December 14, 2017 by Instrument GuruDecember 14, 2017

The air filters of gas turbines at power plants eventually get clogged with particulate matter and sludge, decreasing operating efficiency and power generation. Turbine filters must be monitored for cleaning or replacement as required. An ideal solution is to use a differential pressure transducer to measure filter load by continuously monitoring the pressure on both […]

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Merry Christmas from Testo

MeasurementDevices in Industry and Science Posted on December 13, 2017 by Testo LimitedDecember 13, 2017

The festive season is now upon us and we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our customers for their valued business during 2017 and wish you all a very happy Christmas and extend our best wishes for the New Year. 2017 has been a fantastic year at Testo and we […]

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