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Smarter Sensors for a Smoother Process

Advanced sensors help reduce downtime, increase efficiency and safety As more and more advanced electronics, mechanics and software are employed within sensors, tasks that were previously managed by control systems or other tools for data aggregation are now being handled,…

Things You Need to Know Before Using an Explosion-Protection Technique

Understanding the different classification methods is necessary to better select the explosion-protection techniques that will be used Explosion protection is essential for many companies, and those companies have decision makers. But before any decisions can be made, there are some…

Advances in Process Temperature Measurement: Trends and Technologies

Process temperature measurement is a constantly evolving field, and new technologies have allowed for more reliable measurements to be realized in many applications Process temperature is the most widely used measurement in the chemical process industries (CPI), and is crucial…

Transmitter-Sensor Matching Improves RTD Accuracy

RTD sensors will never exhibit behavior based on theoretical ideals, but understanding the fundamentals behind transmitter-sensor matching will enhance their accuracy Temperature is the most common measurement in the chemical process industries (CPI). It is employed for a wide variety…

Cybersecurity: Aligning priorities

Recently, a research report titled “Intelligence Driven Cyber Defense,” was issued by Ponemon Institute (Traverse City, Mich.; www.ponemon.org) with the purpose of elucidating if and how organizations were improving their ability to reduce cyber-related risks. The report, which was sponsored…

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Process Control Provides A Holistic View

Integration between instruments and systems allows manufacturers to align process parameters with business performance As technological advances in instrumentation and control continue to progress, processors are beginning to realize that not only can their process control system keep a watchful…

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Valves for Extreme Service

To meet the needs of the chemical process industries, new valve materials and designs combat corrosion and leaks In the grand scheme of any chemical process, a valve might seem an afterthought. However, in reality, valves play as critical a…

A new vortex flowmeter for advanced energy measurement  

Optiswirl 4200 is a new vortex flowmeter for the measurement of conducting and non-conducting liquids, gases and steam. The new device is targeted at auxiliary and supply applications in various industries, such as internal monitoring of energy flows for saturated…

This viscometer has several new features  

The new DV1 Viscometer is this company’s lowest-cost, continuous-sensing digital viscometer in its family of instruments. The head of the DV1 Viscometer features a new shape and a larger easy-to-read display. Multiple language choices are now included and the user…

An infrared pyrometer with thermal imaging capabilities  

The ISR 6-TI Advanced pyrometer uses a built-in video camera with infrared (IR) filter to improve manufacturing processes in metals, glass and other heat-dependent manufacturing industries. The ISR 6-TI Advanced is said to be a true breakthrough by combining pyrometry…