Figure 1: Marine terminal tanker loading arms
Case Study: Marine terminal loading arms prevent spills with the help of a reliable thermal flow switch
When a marine terminal’s operating team decided to prevent a certain type of loading arm accident, they contacted the applications group at Fluid Components International to discuss ways to improve operational safety.
Apr 19th, 2021
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Industry Brief: SIKA's Jason Bell discusses the company’s VVX Series flow sensors
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Figure 1: With the oil and gas industry poised to exploit more challenging reservoirs, advances in flow measurement software architecture will ensure operators are supported with the reliable insights they need to ensure efficient and optimized production — even in the most demanding field conditions.
The next generation of multiphase flow measurement
Apr 5th, 2021
Figure 1: Petrochemical plant personnel must be vigilant in maintaining safe operations.
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Calculating the installed flow and gain of a control valve
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Calculating the installed flow and gain of a control valve
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Figure 1. The three major categories of control valve trim characteristics are: quick opening, linear and equal percentage. Note the significant differences in flow capacity versus valve travel for each type.
Overcoming control valve trim selection challenges
Dec 21st, 2020
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Application Corner: Uncovering the unknowns: Valves, part 2
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Figure 1: Diaphragm seal systems are available in a variety of options, including industry-specific seals as well as solutions to meet the varying process requirements of challenging applications.
The critical role of material selection in preventing diaphragm seal failure
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Quantifying and assessing liquid leakage from shaft seals
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Selecting the proper hose core material can help plants improve process efficiencies, enhance safety and reduce operational costs.
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Figure 1. Exploded view of multistage multi-hole restriction orifice assembly.
Importance of restriction orifice sizing
Aug 23rd, 2020
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Flow-induced vibration in piping systems
Jul 30th, 2020
Figure 1. Güntner's ECOSS (evaporative condenser of stainless steel) systems are installed in demanding environments and incorporate industrial automation to optimize performance and efficiency.
Case Study: Open controller speeds time to market
Jan 20th, 2021
Figure 1. A large facility or plant will have at least two networks and wireless protocols to accommodate specific use cases in different areas.
How to select the right industrial wireless instrumentation protocol
Dec 15th, 2020
Figure 1. This AutomationDirect Stride Pocket Portal is easy to install (in this case, on the exterior of enclosure) and connect, adding IoT multivariable monitoring to any new or existing equipment.
Cloud-enabled multivariable measurement
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Figure 1. The remote locations and harsh environments of oil and gas operations make it challenging for connecting to and obtaining valuable data from these sites.
Oil and gas upstream and midstream edge control opportunities
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Figure 1. An example of an integrally geared compressor with IGV.
Control, flow management and monitoring of compressors
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Process safety management of hazardous chemicals
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Safely maximizing production capacity with wireless corrosion sensors
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Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
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Figure 1: Marine terminal tanker loading arms
Case Study: Marine terminal loading arms prevent spills with the help of a reliable thermal flow switch
Apr 19th, 2021
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Process safety management of hazardous chemicals
Jun 10th, 2020
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Industry Brief: SIKA's Jason Bell discusses the company’s VVX Series flow sensors
Apr 12th, 2021
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Figure 1: Diaphragm seal systems are available in a variety of options, including industry-specific seals as well as solutions to meet the varying process requirements of challenging applications.
The critical role of material selection in preventing diaphragm seal failure
Selecting the correct material can extend the life of the diaphragm and transmitter.
Mar 10th, 2021
Keeping process temperatures running smoothly will help you to avoid failure.
5 temperature measurement mistakes with RTDs
There are several factors that must be considered to achieve an accurate temperature measurement.
Mar 9th, 2021
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Simplifying temperature measurement to deliver improved safety and increased productivity
Advanced technologies are replacing traditional temperature measurement solutions to deliver value for chemical plant and facility applications.
Mar 3rd, 2021
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Case Study: Chemical plant safety system features advanced Coriolis meters
Entrained gas management and in-situ verification improves reliability and decreases downtime.
Mar 2nd, 2021
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 Innovation Awards
Submit your nomination for P.I. Process Instrumentation's 2021 Innovation Awards.
Mar 1st, 2021
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Keeping these devices measuring temperature within expected limits requires periodic verification, maintenance and adjustments.
Feb 11th, 2021
Figure 3. With Bluetooth wireless communications, a technician with a handheld device, such as an Endress+Hauser Field Xpert SMT77 tablet computer, can activate a proof-test from up to 40 feet away from the level instrument, making it easier to perform tests on level instruments installed at the top of tanks or in inaccessible locations.
Vibrating fork level instruments come of age
Vibronic point level instruments can now diagnose themselves, meet safety requirements and support Industry 4.0 and IIoT initiatives.
Feb 8th, 2021
Figure 1. Smart Meter Verification confirms that the meter is working correctly without the use of external tools or prover.
Trusted measurements help ensure performance, part 2
A verifiable measurement remains trustworthy for the long term because it allows the user to know when degradation will occur.
Feb 1st, 2021
Figure 1. Güntner's ECOSS (evaporative condenser of stainless steel) systems are installed in demanding environments and incorporate industrial automation to optimize performance and efficiency.
Case Study: Open controller speeds time to market
A heat exchanger company uses a modern industrialized open automation controller to rapidly expand equipment capabilities.
Jan 20th, 2021
Figure 1. An insertion vortex flowmeter, metering steam entering a facility.
Understanding steam and steam metering
Overcome steam metering challenges by leveraging recent technology advancements.
Jan 19th, 2021
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Figure 1. Twisted thermowell can be fully inserted into the pipe to improve temperature measurement without risk of breakage due to wake frequency resonance.
Trusted measurements help ensure performance, part 1
These examples show how measurement can be robustly designed to provide “good enough” performance when operating outside of expected process and environmental limits.
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