Process Instrumentation
Precise process control for all applications – in every industry
Whether measuring gases, liquids, or solids, choosing the correct instrumentation is critical.
With many different technologies available for measuring flow, pressure, level, temperature, and fluid analysis, selecting the correct instrumentation for the application can sometimes be tricky. This is where our team of Process Instrumentation Experts at Parmley Graham can help by looking at the application with you. We can assist in determining your requirements as well as introducing you to new technologies. By taking into account all the variables and application requirements, we can guide you in selecting the best solution for you.
Find out more about our solutions or browse our Process Instrumentation products.
Overview
Innovative, single-source measurement solutions to increase plant efficiency and enhance product quality.
Process instrumentation refers to the use of various tools, devices, and sensors to monitor, control, and measure industrial processes. These processes can include manufacturing, chemical production, power generation, and more. Process instrumentation helps gather data on parameters like temperature, pressure, flow rate, level, and composition, allowing operators to ensure processes run efficiently, safely, and with consistent quality. Instruments such as pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, and control valves are common examples used in process instrumentation. This data is crucial for making real-time decisions and optimising industrial operations.
Common examples of process instruments used in factories include temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, flow meters, level detectors, and analytical instruments like gas analysers and spectrometers. The data provided by these instruments is vital for ensuring consistent product quality, maximising efficiency, and complying with safety and environmental regulations in industrial operations.
As the UK’s leading independent Automation and Control distributor we pride ourselves on offering innovative, single-source measurement solutions to increase plant efficiency and enhance product quality. From the very basic, to fully integrated intelligent instruments. From a measurement in the field to data in the cloud.
By partnering with many of the world’s best manufacturers of Process Instruments, as well as working closely with many specialist integrators to assist in engineering process control solutions or simply helping you to develop your own knowledge and skills – our comprehensive product portfolio and expertise enables us to provide a seamless end to end solution – enabling greater process transparency and smarter decisions for your business. Whatever your process requirements are, we can help you choose the best and most cost-effective solution for you.”
Applications
Business-critical decision-making made easy with efficient and safe monitoring, control and data analysis in industrial operations.
Pressure Measurement
Pressure on you to produce quickly, safely and efficiently. Not to mention the actual pressure in your process – which you need to measure with maximum precision at all times. Tailored to the specific requirements of your applications, Pressure measurement devices provide the confidence you need in your instrumentation – helping to relieve some of that pressure.
Temperature Measurement
Pressure on you to produce quickly, safely and efficiently. Not to mention the actual pressure in your process – which you need to measure with maximum precision at all times. Tailored to the specific requirements of your applications, Pressure measurement devices provide the confidence you need in your instrumentation – helping to relieve some of that pressure.
Flow Measurement
Keeping your processes flowing takes more than just knowing all the parts. With Siemens’ SITRANS F flow meter family with digital connectivity and intelligent analytics, you havethe perfect technology for your processes and applications.
Level Measurement
Take your level measurement to the next level – with a great portfolio of level measurement devices for every application. Accurate, rugged, and reliable. From contacting to non-contacting devices. With digitalization that unlocks process mastery while saving resources
Positioners
As the interface between the control system and valves, positioners play an important role in ensuring reliability and optimal performance in your automated process plants. With the SIPART PS2 and SIPART PS100, Siemens provides two proven-in-use positioners suitable for every application and requirement to control your valves easily, fast, and reliably.
Weight Measurement
Process Controlling & Protection
Communication
Key Benefits
Delivering value through improved efficiency, safety and productivity.
Improved quality control
Process instrumentation ensures that critical parameters, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates, are maintained within specified limits. This results in consistent product quality and reduced variations.
Enhance safety
Monitoring equipment and processes in real-time helps identify potential safety hazards and allows for immediate intervention when needed. This reduces the risk of accidents and ensures a safer work environment.
Optimised efficiency
By providing accurate data and enabling automated control, process instrumentation helps factories operate more efficiently. This can lead to reduced energy consumption, minimised waste, and increased overall productivity.
Reduced downtime
Predictive maintenance based on instrumentation data allows factories to perform maintenance activities proactively, reducing unexpected downtime and maximising equipment uptime.
Compliance and reporting
Instrumentation provides data that can be used for regulatory compliance and reporting, which is essential for adhering to industry standards and environmental regulations.
Cost savings
The ability to monitor and control processes with precision results in cost savings through reduced waste, lower energy consumption, and efficient resource utilisation.
Data-driven insights
Process instrumentation generates valuable data that can be used for analysis, process optimisation, and decision-making. This data-driven approach can lead to continuous improvements in operations.
Remote monitoring
Many process instruments can be monitored remotely, allowing for real-time insights and the ability to respond to issues even when personnel are not on-site.
Reduced need for manual intervention
Process instrumentation is a key component of automation, enabling the automatic control of machinery and processes, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Improved productivity
With greater control and reduced downtime, factories can achieve higher levels of productivity, meeting production targets and customer demand more effectively.
Reduced Environmental Impact
Process instrumentation can help factories reduce their environmental footprint by optimising processes to minimise waste and energy consumption, and by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Industries
Food and Beverage
Food and beverage manufacturing utilises Process Instrumentation to control, measure, and monitor for enhanced efficiency, product consistency, quality, safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Chemical Manufacturing
Monitoring and controlling various parameters throughout the production process helps operators optimise processes, maintain ideal conditions, detect abnormalities, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Oil and Gas
Instruments are used extensively for monitoring and controlling various aspects of exploration, production, refining, and distribution processes – optimising operations, ensuring safety, minimising downtime, and maximising profitability.
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Process instrumentation is essential for maintaining strict quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guaranteeing the safety and efficacy of products throughout the entire production process.
We are Siemens trusted and approved distribution partner.
As a Value Added Reseller in Siemens’ Approved Partner network, Parmley Graham is a proven supplier of a wide range of quality products in the UK and globally.
Find out more how this will benefit you or check Siemens Configurator.