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Manufacturers with hygienic processes are seeking more versatile and efficient instrumentation to meet their unique application and sanitary requirements, in addition to the universal challenges shared with other industries
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Simplify device management with compact smart instrumentation

Nov. 26, 2024
Level and pressure instrument innovations provide full-sized performance in compact packages, simplifying standardization in processing facilities, regardless of space constraints...
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Nov. 26, 2024
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Multipoint mass flowmeters

FCI’s versatile MT100 Series Multipoint Mass Flow Meters feature proven precision, repeatable and compact thermal dispersion flow sensor technology.
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Flowmeter manufacturer AW-Lake Company achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification

Nov. 21, 2024
The ISO 14001:2015 certification demonstrates AW-Lake's dedication to identifying, monitoring and managing the environmental aspects and impacts of its operations.
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Nov. 18, 2024
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EPA Approves Sage Paramount and Prime for biogas and RNG measurement

Nov. 14, 2024
The Sage Paramount and Prime thermal mass flow meters are reliable, trusted tools specifically designed for biogas and RNG applications.
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Sierra Instruments relocates global headquarters

The move will enable Sierra to expand operational excellence, increase efficiency and improve throughput for innovative new flow measurement solutions.
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Aspects of instrument safety that should be considered in chemical plants

Nov. 12, 2024
Plant safety includes several factors such as hazardous approvals, occupational and process safety, and cybersecurity, on top of functional safety (e.g. SIL IEC 61508/61511).
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Flow conditioner

Nov. 12, 2024
The Model VIP blends the proven performance and superior low pressure drop of Vortab tab-type flow conditioning technology with the low cost and ease-of-installation of an insertion...
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The JT33 TDLAS gas analyzer.
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Gas analyzer

Nov. 12, 2024
The JT33 TDLAS gas analyzer offers rapid, dependable H2S measurement for challenging oil and gas applications.
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Nov. 11, 2024
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Flow switch/monitor

The advanced FS10A Analyzer Flow Switch/Monitor from FCI is a sophisticated universal flow switch and monitor that is specifically designed for liquid and gas process analyzer...
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Turbine meter

Nov. 5, 2024
The ITM Series-Integrated Turbine Meter provides measurement solutions for water, oil and chemical metering.
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Nov. 4, 2024
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The latest CIFM-88 Series addresses a critical need in the chemical and process industries by providing enhanced accuracy, reliability and durability when handling aggressive chemistries.
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Coriolis flowmeter

Oct. 29, 2024
Malema launches the new Malema CIFM-88 Series DuraMassFlow PFA Coriolis Industrial Flowmeter.
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Wireless solutions package

Oct. 29, 2024
Innovative product line serves an array of markets including pharmaceutical, industrial equipment, oil and gas, and more.
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Oct. 29, 2024
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Podcast: The fundamentals of Coriolis flowmeters

Oct. 24, 2024
Krohne’s Joe Incontri reviews the history and applications of Coriolis meters in process manufacturing.
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BinMaster to launch ultrasonic sensor line

Oct. 24, 2024
BinMaster will now manufacture and market its own line of ultrasonic and distance sensors
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Key Advances in Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Technology

Oct. 23, 2024
Save energy and cut operating costs using new optical dissolved oxygen sensor technology.
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Oct. 22, 2024
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Case study: Coriolis flowmeter eliminates laborious net oil calculations at large oil tank farm

Oct. 15, 2024
How an oil exploration and production company automated its manual data collection methodologies to support on-demand, real-time data management and eliminate process steps associated...
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Oct. 15, 2024
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Designed with flexibility in mind, the Barksdale Submersible Pressure Transducer integrates seamlessly with variable frequency drives (VFD), providing optimal performance in dynamic applications.
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Submersible pressure transducer and transmitter

Oct. 15, 2024
Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, this submersible transducer offers superior corrosion resistance, making it the ideal choice for harsh environments.
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Oct. 7, 2024
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Endress+Hauser announces new compact product line for level and pressure measurement

Oct. 4, 2024
The product line is specifically designed for use in the life sciences and food and beverage industries.
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Flowmeters

Comparing the Coriolis and ultrasonic flowmeter markets

Flow Research founder and president Jesse Yoder examines two of the fastest-growing flowmeter markets.
The RANGER AirQ is engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern environmental monitoring.
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SignalFire Wireless Telemetry introduces RANGER AirQ

Oct. 1, 2024
This state-of-the-art device combines the latest in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology with cloud connectivity to set a new standard in greenhouse gas and air ...
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FCI celebrates its 60th anniversary

Fluid Components International is celebrating 60 years in business by providing its customers with a renewed commitment to advanced instrumentation, superior quality, reliability...
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P.I. Weekly Word Play (September 30)

Oct. 1, 2024
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Sept. 24, 2024
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Success Story: Volumetric Mixers on Concrete Trucks

Sept. 18, 2024
High quality doesn’t have to be high cost. Explore our line of electromagnetic flow meters for all your smaller, water-based, measurement needs.
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OleumTech Introduces 4-20mA/HART Level Sensor

Sept. 17, 2024
Previously only available in Modbus and wireless configurations, the new HW-RL6 model is designed to meet the needs of users who require a 4-20mA signal or HART protocol for critical...
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The Endress+Hauser Group’s corporate culture places people at the center and addresses numerous aspects of sustainable corporate management.
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Endress+Hauser ranked among the world’s best companies in 2024

Sept. 17, 2024
The specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions is listed in the prestigious World’s Best Companies ranking, which is published annually by Time magazine and...
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P.I. Weekly Word Play (September 16)

Sept. 16, 2024
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Endress+Hauser, Mangrove Systems collaborate for measurement and monitoring

Sept. 12, 2024
Companies will help drive accuracy and transparency in carbon measurement.
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Instruments supporting Emerson’s Secure Bluetooth communications broadcast their signals, so a technician with the app and proper credentials can make a secure connection. Once credentials are verified and connectivity is established, techs can gather information and change configurations.
Instrumentation & Measurement

Installation and maintenance diagnostics help speed commissioning and simplify ongoing support

Sept. 10, 2024
Advanced instruments can monitor their connections to larger automation systems, detecting when wiring is failing, voltages are wrong or maintenance is needed. These problems ...
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Brooks Instrument recently celebrated a grand opening for its new manufacturing site in Penang, Malaysia. (Shown left to right: Cik Noorhanis Binti Noordin, Director of Buildings, Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai; Patty Hartzell, ITW Executive Vice President - Test & Measurement and Electronics; Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, CEO of InvestPenang; Eric Pipal, ITW Group President - Semiconductor Platform; Dato’ Seri SH Wong, President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association)
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Brooks Instrument celebrates new manufacturing site in Malaysia

Sept. 9, 2024
Grand opening for the company’s fourth manufacturing facility highlights production and partnership opportunities with key customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Sept. 9, 2024
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Sept. 3, 2024
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Figure 1: Emerson’s Micro Motion 1600 Coriolis Transmitters can be purchased with an epoxy painted aluminum or hygienic stainless housing, and they can be blind or include a capacitive touch screen display. The transmitters can be integrally mounted on the sensor or mounted remotely.
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Advanced Coriolis transmitter capabilities now available

Aug. 28, 2024
The latest Coriolis transmitters offer numerous housing options, a variety of I/O and communication protocols and very advanced software capabilities.
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Aug. 26, 2024
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Process diagnostics support process improvements and optimization

Aug. 21, 2024
Instruments with advanced diagnostics provide insight into the processes they support, far beyond their basic process variable.
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Endress+Hauser flowmeters receive dual approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency

Aug. 21, 2024
EPA approves ultrasonic and Coriolis flowmeters for biogas and renewable natural gas measurement.
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Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership

Aug. 19, 2024
Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture.
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P.I. Weekly Word Play (August 19)

Aug. 19, 2024
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Ultrasonic flowmeters positioned to lead in renewable energy measurement

Aug. 13, 2024
Ultrasonic flowmeter suppliers are now moving into new frontiers, including in energy transition with renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen blends.
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Endress+Hauser kicks off largest construction project in the company’s history

Aug. 13, 2024
100 million euro investment in the Maulburg, Germany, production site paves the way for sustainable growth.
Flowmeters

Discussing conventional flowmeters with the founder of Flow Research

Aug. 6, 2024
P.I. chief editor Jesse Osborne talks with Flow Research founder Jesse Yoder about conventional flowmeters and what has kept them relevant through the decades.
Flowmeters

Discussing thermal mass flowmeters with Sage Metering

July 30, 2024
The company's CEO and VP of Engineering talk with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about the history, uses and recent growth of the thermal mass flowmeter market.
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Application Corner: The wrong coil in a magnetic flowmeter?

July 24, 2024
Read the latest installment of David W. Spitzer's Application Corner.
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Quiz Corner: Differential pressure level span (pressurized tank span)

July 24, 2024
Do you have the right answer? Find out by taking part in the latest installment of David W. Spitzer's Quiz Corner.
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Monitor any signal from anywhere

July 16, 2024
WirelessHART instruments and networks are the de facto standard for sensing and control of widely distributed assets, and new WirelessHART remote I/O devices now extend this capability...
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Temperature transmitter

July 16, 2024
Aimed at the chemical, oil and gas, and power generation industries, the OPTITEMP TT 53 features HART 7 communication and NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics, as well as Ex approvals.
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Improve carbon capture efficiency with advanced instrumentation

July 8, 2024
Amine gas treatment is emerging as a viable option for optimizing carbon capture, especially when combined with inline Raman spectroscopic and TDLAS measurement to improve performance...
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Radar level transmitter

July 3, 2024
With a small beam angle and negligible dead zone, this 2-wire 80 GHz FMCW radar is the optimal choice for continuous, non-contact level measurement in both extremely small or ...
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ABB VortexMaster and SwirlMaster flowmeters receive FieldComm Group Ethernet-APL Certification

July 1, 2024
Ethernet-APL certification assures superior product quality for process instrumentation, and reliable interoperability throughout industrial communication networks.
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Flowmeters

The superiority of Coriolis meters for CO2 vapor measurement in CCS pipelines

June 26, 2024
One key advantage of Coriolis meters is their ability to perform direct mass measurements which enables field performance verification through advanced meter diagnostics and eliminates...
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Benefits of Reliable & Repeatable Data for Predictive Maintenance

June 21, 2024
Learn how mobile sensors are taking steps to increase cost savings, flexibility, and ease of use.
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The Challenges and Solutions of Air Leak Sensing

June 21, 2024
Discover how quadruped robots can revolutionize industrial efficiency by detecting and fixing compressed air leaks, saving companies thousands in wasted energy and advancing digital...
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Measurement instrumentation for successful EV battery manufacturing

June 20, 2024
Making quality products, while ensuring safety and reliability, requires data from advanced instrumentation.
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Turbine flowmeter

June 18, 2024
AW-Lake, has added the HM-U Hydraulic System Flowmeter to its family of products designed for the hydraulic industry.
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eHandbook: Flow Measurement

June 18, 2024
This Processing eHandbook takes a closer look at flowmeters and includes informational articles and a case study highlighting their use in the process industries.
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Device diagnostics ensure instrument health

June 13, 2024
Instruments must be functioning properly to provide the data and information required to optimize process plant operations.
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KROHNE Highlights OPTIFLUX 6000 Flowmeter for pharmaceutical industry

June 13, 2024
The OPTIFLUX 6000 has a robust stainless steel housing which makes it ideal for hygienic and aseptic operation.
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Coriolis flow transmitter with Bluetooth option improves productivity, safety and reliability

May 30, 2024
Micro Motion 4700 Coriolis Transmitter provides accurate measurement and added diagnostics for both new and retrofit applications.
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Versatility, innovation and reliability drive vortex flowmeter market growth

May 30, 2024
New Flow Research study projects a compound annual growth rate of 6.0 percent per year through 2027 for the global vortex flowmeter market.
Flowmeters

Talking new-technology flowmeters with Flow Research founder Jesse Yoder

May 28, 2024
Dr. Jesse Yoder speaks with P.I. chief editor Jesse Osborne about the five types of flowmeters in the fast-growing new-technology segment: Coriolis, magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex...
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Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls, Inc. break ground on new campus

May 22, 2024
Shared campus will allow companies to better serve new and existing customers, workforce pipelines and communities.
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Application Corner: Analyzing data in different time frames

May 17, 2024
When there is an issue to be addressed, determining which time frame to use is often more art than science, and sometimes short-sighted.
Instrumentation & Measurement

Quiz Corner: Differential pressure level calibration (raw material storage tank)

May 17, 2024
Do you have the right answer? Check out the latest installment of Quiz Corner to find out.
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Flowmeters

Case study: How a Permian oil company improved its process efficiency with an inline gas ultrasonic flowmeter

May 13, 2024
Proline Prosonic Flow G flowmeter offers reliable diagnostics and optimization of oil and gas separators.
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Instrumentation and Controls opens new instrument training unit in Arizona

The new Instrument Training Unit (ITU) will feature instruments represented by IAC, including Endress+Hauser instrumentation.
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Level switch

May 2, 2024
KROHNE’s measuring instrument enhances projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
White Papers

SwirlMaster for tricky installation conditions

May 2, 2024
Gas and steam metering by Swirl technology has the highest accuracy at the lowest demand on installation conditions.
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Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser teams up for the future of automation

April 30, 2024
Joining forces with the SPE alliance means committing to customer benefits.
White Papers

Revolutionizing Airflow: The Advantages of Long Bag Technology

April 29, 2024
Long bag technology optimizes air flow, reduces expenses, enhances filtration efficiency
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Flow Research finds worldwide flowmeter market continuing to climb

April 23, 2024
The comprehensive new Flow Research study reveals that the worldwide market for all types of flowmeter technologies totaled $7.6 billion in 2022 and $7.9 billion in 2023, with...
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What is behind the rebound in the flowmeter markets

April 16, 2024
The current recovery of the flowmeter markets is due to recovering economies in the United States and around the world, the recovery of oil prices and the oil markets, pent-up...
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Explosion-proof liquid analyzer

The highly intelligent X80-S88 Analyzer System is an ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSA certified product family, which features a sealed 316 stainless transmitter and sensors offering an...
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Digital process and temperature meter

April 16, 2024
With universal input and dual process relays the 330R2 is an ideal panel-mounted solution for alarming and control applications in almost all industrial settings.
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Instrumentation & Measurement

Understanding and employing the benefits of instrumentation diagnostics

April 9, 2024
In the first of five articles, Emerson looks at ways process manufacturers can do more with less as they take advantage of today’s technical advances.
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Level sensors

April 9, 2024
The Dinel DLS-35 Series of capacitive level sensors are designed for use with liquids and bulk solids.
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Measurement

Upgrade from mechanical to electronic pressure measurement

March 27, 2024
Electronic pressure measurement sensors avoid many of the problems of traditional mechanical gauges, while providing other benefits.
White Papers

The Big 6 flowmeter technologies: Where to use them and why

March 22, 2024
No single flowmeter technology can accurately measure all types of media or meet all application needs. So, how do you decide where to use each one and why? Find out more.
Flowmeters

Discussing ultrasonic flowmeters with Flow Research's founder

March 20, 2024
Dr. Jesse Yoder speaks with chief editor Jesse Osborne about the interworking and best uses of ultrasonic flowmeters.
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Instrumentation & Measurement

Demystifying Raman analyzers: A comprehensive guide

March 12, 2024
While Raman analyzers are relatively new, they are rapidly gaining acceptance for specific applications and process analyses.
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Flowmeters

The evolution of differential pressure flowmeter technology

March 6, 2024
There are many different differential pressure flowmeter designs to achieve long-term dependable, accurate flow measurement.
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News & Reports

Wedge flowmeter

March 5, 2024
Rosemount 9195 Wedge Flow Meter optimizes performance in applications with high-temperature, high-viscosity or abrasive liquids, while reducing lifecycle costs.
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Choosing a Flow Measurement Technology

Flow, pressure, and temperature are the most important units of measurement when monitoring or controlling fluids in pipes.
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The case for clamp-on flow meters

Flow, along with pressure and temperature, is one of the most important parameters when monitoring or controlling the fluids in pipes.
White Papers

The Benefits of Using Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Steam Measurement

In the chemical and petrochemical industry, steam is commonly used for heat exchanging and as a reactant for steam cracking.
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Measurement

Stepping back to leap forward in temperature measurement

Feb. 28, 2024
Advances in non-contact thermal sensing with infrared pyrometers make it easier than ever to monitor temperature at a distance in countless industrial applications.
White Papers

Learn how Enhanced Coriolis Control (ECC) helps you avoid common measuring errors

Feb. 27, 2024
Enhanced Coriolis Control (ECC) mitigates the negative impact of high gas content in your measurement of liquids.
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Flowmeters

Accurately measure two-phase fluids with entrained gas

Feb. 13, 2024
Coriolis flowmeters with new multi-frequency technology address the challenges of measuring process fluids containing entrained gas bubbles.
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Application Corner: Less expensive materials can be superior

Feb. 13, 2024
The idiosyncrasies of the process at hand need to be considered before one can conclude that superior materials incorporated into instruments are truly superior.
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Quiz Corner: Differential pressure level calibration (water storage tank)

Feb. 13, 2024
Do you have the right answer? Read the latest installment of Quiz Corner to find out.
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Flowmeters

Why use a rotameter to measure gas or liquid flow?

Feb. 6, 2024
Rotameter applications extend across industries because they provide an economical way of measuring very low to high flow rates.
Flowmeters

Ultrasonic flowmeters meet new measurement challenges

Jan. 30, 2024
Many end-users are replacing traditional flowmeters with ultrasonic flowmeters.
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Flowmeters

Why accurate mass flow measurement and control are essential in food and beverage processing

Jan. 24, 2024
For food and beverage processors, proper flow measurement and control can bring considerable confidence in their processes.