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Practical Guide to Prevent Water Ingress in Radar Level Transmitters

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Radar level transmitters are widely used in industries such as chemical processing, metallurgy, power generation, and water treatment due to their high accuracy and strong environmental adaptability. However, when installed outdoors, issues like rain, humidity, and condensation can lead to water ingress in the antenna cover, terminal housing, or electronics compartment—causing signal fluctuations, inaccurate measurements, […]

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Understanding Measurement Errors in Boiler Drum Water Level Using Differential Pressure Transmitters

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When monitoring and controlling boiler drum water levels, differential pressure (DP) transmitters are commonly employed due to their effectiveness in providing continuous and reliable measurements. However, understanding the potential sources of error in these systems is essential for maintaining accuracy and efficiency in boiler operations. Below, we delve into the primary factors that contribute to

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Pitot Tube Flowmeter Installation Guidelines (Part II)

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This document continues from Part I and focuses on installation requirements for Pitot tube flowmeters in gas and steam pipelines. Proper installation is essential to ensure reliable measurement and avoid common issues such as zero drift, oscillation, and excessive deviation. 3. Installation in Gas Pipelines Optimal Position in Horizontal Pipes When gas flows through horizontal

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White Paper: Cable Gland Thread Standards and Cable Outer Diameter Matching for Industrial Instrumentation

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1. Importance of Cable Interfaces in Industrial Instruments Cable interfaces are critical components in industrial automation systems, ensuring reliable power supply and signal transmission between field devices and control systems. Their proper selection directly impacts: Mechanical stability (preventing cable loosening due to vibration or pull), Ingress protection (IP65/IP67) against dust, moisture, and corrosive gases, Electrical

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How to Succeed in Advanced Process Control Across Industries

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An operations-first playbook for APC engineers and decision-makers Executive summary Advanced Process Control (APC) is not tied to any single industry. Whether you’re running petrochemicals, fluorochemicals, blending, fertilizers, or non-ferrous metallurgy, the same foundations apply: material and energy balances, operations knowledge automation, and multi-variable constraint management. The fastest way to deliver value across unfamiliar processes

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Steam Flowmeters for Steam Service — Illustrated Selection Guide (7 Types)

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1) Why steam flow measurement matters Steam accounts for a large share of plant energy. Choosing the right flowmeter drives accuracy, stability, and pressure/energy efficiency. This guide covers seven common meter types: Differential Pressure (DP/orifice), Vortex, Mechanical Rotary (paddle/turbine), Linear Orifice Plate, V‑Cone, Elbow (bend tube), and Averaging Pitot Tube (APT). Each section lists pros/cons,

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4–20 mA Control Loops: Working Principles & a Field-Proven Troubleshooting Playbook

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1) Why 4–20 mA still wins In noisy industrial environments, analog current loops are resilient: the signal is immune to long-run voltage drop, easy to scale, and simple to diagnose with a meter. A single loop can carry both measurement and health information (e.g., out-of-range currents to flag faults), which is exactly why 4–20 mA

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Practical Guide to Selecting a Pressure Sensor

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Pressure sensors are critical components in industrial automation and process control. For many purchasing engineers, the challenge lies in selecting the right type of pressure sensor for a given project or equipment. This guide outlines the four key parameters that should always be considered: measuring range, accuracy, medium compatibility, and pressure reference type. 1. Measuring

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Gas Detection System (GDS) — Design & Configuration Guide for Chemical Plants

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1. Scope This guide standardizes how to design, integrate, retrofit, and maintain a Gas Detection System (GDS) so that leak detection, alarm, and emergency annunciation remain available regardless of the state of the Basic Process Control System (BPCS) or Safety Instrumented System (SIS). 2. Normative references (baseline) National design standard for flammable/toxic gas detection and

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IR vs. UV Flame Detectors — Principles, Applications, Maintenance & Calibration

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1) What each detector “sees” Infrared (IR) flame detector: senses the thermal radiation emitted by flames (typ. 0.76–1000 μm). Strong response to hot carbon particles and H₂O/CO₂ emission bands during combustion. Ultraviolet (UV) flame detector: senses high-frequency UV radiation from the combustion reaction (≈10–400 nm), prominent in clean gaseous flames. 2) Where each one excels

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