Part 1 of this series covered three of the seven factors to consider when choosing the right RTD or thermocouple for a measuring point in a process. Here are the remaining four factors. Like the internal process, ambient conditions often significantly impact …
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Instruments for Electrical Temperature Measurement: How to Choose the Right One (Part 1)
Adam DeLancey | Know-howIn this two-part series, learn the seven factors to consider when choosing an industrial thermometer for your process's measuring points. The majority of measuring points in a process are used for monitoring temperature. Nowadays, these measuring points tend to …
HF Alkylation Units: How to Prevent Dangerous Emissions and Leaks
Chi-Che Ma | Know-howAlkylation units use very strong catalysts, such as hydrofluoric acid, to produce the components for high-octane gasoline. That’s why refineries need process gauges and other pressure instruments that can withstand highly corrosive environments. Petroleum …
Pressure Sensors, Pressure Transducers, and Pressure Transmitters: What’s the Difference?
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureAlmost everyone uses the terms pressure sensor , pressure transducer , and pressure transmitter interchangeably, and that’s okay! What‘s in a name? When it comes to electronic pressure sensing, the answer for many users is “not much.” Manufacturers …
How to Calibrate Level Indicators (A Trick Question)
Patrick McGrath | Know-howCalibration is a best practice for industries that use precision instruments to measure length, mass, temperature, pressure, flow, volume, and more. However, level measurement can't be calibrated because there is not an external reference point. How do you …