How to Choose the Right Level Transmitter for Small-Diameter Storage Tanks
August 4, 2025
Selecting the right level transmitter for small-diameter storage tanks is crucial for accurate liquid level measurement and operational efficiency. With...
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Does Your PLC Program Meet These Essential Standards?
August 3, 2025
Creating an effective and reliable Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program requires careful attention to various critical aspects. An excellent PLC...
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Application of PID Control in DCS and SIS Systems
August 2, 2025
1. Introduction to Closed-Loop Control A typical closed-loop automatic control system follows this sequence: Error → Controller Calculation → Output...
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Why Stainless Steel Can Still Rust: The Overlooked Truth About Corrosion
August 2, 2025
Abstract:Stainless steel is widely regarded for its corrosion resistance and is extensively used in construction, food processing, marine engineering, and...
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Key Considerations for Instrument Technicians During Plant Start-Up and Shutdown
August 2, 2025
In chemical processing plants, equipment start-up and shutdown are common operations. For short-term shutdowns, instrumentation impact is minimal. However, during...
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Understanding PNP and NPN Configurations in PLC Systems
August 2, 2025
In industrial automation, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) often work with sensors, switches, and other input-output devices to control and monitor...
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Comprehensive Safety Guidelines for Tank Farms
August 1, 2025
Tank farms, or storage tank areas, are critical facilities where large volumes of chemicals, petroleum products, or other hazardous substances...
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Standard Operating Procedure for Differential Pressure Transmitters with 3-Valve Manifold
August 1, 2025
🛠 Scope of Application This procedure applies to the safe operation of differential or pressure transmitters equipped with a 3-valve...
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Application Scenarios of Anti-Condensation Ultrasonic Level Sensors
August 1, 2025
Anti-condensation ultrasonic level sensors are designed to perform reliably in humid, high-moisture, and high-temperature-difference environments. Their ability to prevent signal...
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Exploration of the concepts of sensitivity and resolution in instrumentation
July 31, 2025
Sensitivity in Instrumentation Sensitivity of an instrument is defined as its ability to detect small changes in the input quantity,...
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Don’t Guess: 3 Steps to Accurately Diagnose Instrumentation Failures
July 31, 2025
Introduction In industrial processes, instrumentation failures can lead to production interruptions, false alarms, or even safety hazards. However, many failures...
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Avoiding Pitfalls in Hydrogen Gas Detector Selection: A Guide to Safer and Smarter Choices
July 31, 2025
IntroductionHydrogen leak detectors are a critical part of any hydrogen safety system. However, the market is saturated with flashy claims...
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Scientific Planning of Tank Spacing in Petrochemical and Storage Facilities
July 31, 2025
IntroductionIn industries such as petrochemicals, energy, and logistics, storage tanks serve as critical infrastructure. The spacing between tanks is not...
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Why 4-20mA Is the Standard in Industrial Automation — And Not 0-20mA or 0-10V
July 30, 2025
Introduction In industrial automation, the choice of signal transmission is critical to the reliability and stability of the control system....
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Understanding the Differences and Applications of BSPP and G Threads
July 30, 2025
British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSPP) and G threads are commonly used in pipe fittings and are part of the British...
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Understanding Absolute Pressure, Gauge Pressure, and Vacuum Pressure
July 30, 2025
1. Introduction In industrial pressure measurement, you often encounter terms like absolute pressure, gauge pressure, and vacuum pressure. Understanding their...
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What Is a Tank Gauging System (TGS) and Why Does It Matter?
July 30, 2025
In industries where liquid storage plays a vital role—such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, and bulk terminals—the accurate and reliable...
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How to Control Random Hardware Failures in Safety-Related Systems
July 30, 2025
1. Introduction Random hardware failures in safety-related systems are typically caused by component wear, degradation, or aging. To effectively control...
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Troubleshooting Guide: Why a Transmitter Cover Won’t Open and How to Fix It
July 29, 2025
Introduction In the process of maintaining field instruments, a common issue is the transmitter cover being stuck or unable to...
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Why Do I Lose Money Installing the Same 100m Two-Core Instrumentation Cable? A Deep Dive into Engineering Budgeting Strategies
July 29, 2025
🔹 Introduction In many automation projects, the same task—such as laying 100 meters of two-core instrumentation control cable—may yield different...
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