Most pressure gauges around the world have either an NPT or G (metric) connection for insertion into processes. It is useful to know their differences – and also how to recognize which type is in use – without having to remove the entire assembly. Have you ever …
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How Does a Hydroelectric Plant Work: A Brief History and Basic Mechanics of Hydropower
Ravi Jethra | Know-howThe modern hydropower plant is a wondrous innovation based on millennia of human ingenuity. This article, the first of a three-part series, explores this technology's history and the basic mechanics of how a hydroelectric power plant works. Humans have long …
The 15 Most Frequently Asked Questions about SF6 Gas and SF6 Breakers
Leo Lopez | Know-howA potent insulator and arc quencher, SF 6 gas is widely used in the world of transmission and distribution, as well as other applications. Find the answers to frequently asked questions about this gas’s attributes, risks, and best practices. Sulfur …
Why WIKA USA Offers NPSM Connections in Thermowells
Hardy Orzikowski | Know-howA thermometer with an NPT male thread is ideal for use in a thermowell with an NPSM female thread. This pairing optimizes heat transfer, facilitates maintenance and replacement, and gives users more choices. Thermowells protect temperature measuring …
Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences
Adam DeLancey | Know-how, TemperatureMany industries use RTDs for measuring temperature, and the sensor in the majority of those devices are either Pt100 or Pt1000. These two temperature sensors have similar characteristics, but their difference in nominal resistance may determine which one you choose for …