The Function and Uses of Transmitter TEST Terminals
August 20, 2025
Transmitter TEST terminals play a crucial role in the calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various industrial and laboratory equipment. These...
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Comparison of HART, BRAIN, and Foundation Fieldbus Protocols for Handheld Communicators
August 20, 2025
1. Introduction In process automation, handheld communicators are essential tools for configuring, calibrating, and diagnosing smart field instruments. Among the...
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IMA8-EZ02 Paperless Recorder: Features, Wiring, Applications & Best Practices
August 20, 2025
Abstract The IMA8-EZ02 paperless recorder is a modern data acquisition and visualization platform for process industries. It supports multi-signal inputs...
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Stainless Steel 316 vs 316L: What’s the Difference?
August 19, 2025
Executive Summary Main metallurgical difference: 316L has lower carbon (≤0.03%) than 316 (≤0.08%), which reduces sensitization during welding and thermal...
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Quick Identification of AI/AO/DI/DO Terminal Positions and Practical Wiring Rules in DCS/SIS Cabinets
August 19, 2025
1) Why this matters Being able to read a cabinet and a cable schedule at a glance speeds up commissioning...
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Calibration and Verification of Hydrogen Gas Humidity Meters
August 19, 2025
Introduction With the continuous advancement of industrial technology, hydrogen has become an important industrial gas widely used in power generation,...
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What’s the Difference Between 304 and 321 Stainless Steel?
August 19, 2025
Stainless steels are indispensable in various industrial applications due to their corrosion resistance, durability, and strength. Among them, 304 and...
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From Frequent Failures to Long-Term Stability: A Minor Pressure-Tapping Redesign That Solved a Major Issue
August 19, 2025
1. Background: Persistent Diaphragm Failures in DCS Level Transmitters In a 450,000 tons/year polypropylene (PP) production plant using LyondellBasell’s gas-phase...
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Key Points for Reviewing a Chemical Process Design Package
August 19, 2025
Reviewing a chemical process design package is a crucial step in ensuring that the planned process meets engineering, safety, and...
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Understanding PLC Classifications, Functions, Software, and Smart I/O Modules
August 18, 2025
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are at the heart of industrial automation, controlling processes from simple on/off operations to complex, multi-axis...
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How SCADA Collects Data from RTUs: A Field-Proven Guide
August 18, 2025
SCADA talks to RTUs over a wired/wireless link using an agreed protocol (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104). Tags in SCADA...
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Design Considerations for Two-out-of-Three (2oo3) Signal Desynchronization Alarm Logic
August 18, 2025
1. Introduction In modern industrial automation and process control, redundant sensors are widely deployed to enhance system reliability and safety.For...
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Industrial Furnace Temperature Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring at 1200 °C
August 18, 2025
In industrial production, temperature sensors for monitoring furnace temperatures up to 1200 °C are critical for maintaining process stability and...
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Ten Critical Factors for Accurate Pressure Gauge Calibration
August 18, 2025
Reliable gauge calibration isn’t just about applying a reference pressure and writing down numbers. Accuracy class, pressure media, contamination control,...
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Level Measurement in High-Temperature Sealed Vessels: A Practical Selection Guide
August 18, 2025
When vessels run hot and sealed—think reactors, molten salt tanks, or high-temperature oil reservoirs—level measurement must withstand heat, pressure, vapor,...
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Application and Advantages of Radar Level Transmitters in Adipic Acid Mixing Tanks
August 18, 2025
In environments involving complex chemical reactions and the mixing of various media, such as adipic acid mixing tanks, accurate level...
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Why Diaphragm-Sealed Pressure Transmitters Fail: Focus on These Three Key Factors
August 17, 2025
1. Introduction In demanding industrial environments—characterized by high temperature, high pressure, strong corrosiveness, or crystallizing media—diaphragm-sealed pressure transmitters act as...
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Two-Wire Output (8/16 mA) Concept and Applications
August 17, 2025
1. Overview Two-wire output is a common signal transmission method in industrial automation and process control systems. In a two-wire...
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Radar level meters measuring the liquid level in acid storage tanks
August 17, 2025
In modern industrial production, the storage and management of liquids are crucial, especially when dealing with corrosive liquids such as...
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Is Intrinsically Safe the Only Choice for Zone 0 Hazardous Areas?
August 17, 2025
When working in hazardous areas, selecting the correct explosion-protection method is critical for safety and compliance. Among these, Zone 0...
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