Don’t Let Pressure Gauge Selection Become Your Blind Spot
July 29, 2025
Have you ever underestimated the seemingly simple yet profoundly significant instrument, the pressure gauge? In the chemical industry, selecting and...
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Detailed Inspection Requirements for DCS Systems
July 28, 2025
A Distributed Control System (DCS) plays a crucial role in managing and controlling complex industrial processes, such as those in...
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Understanding DI, DO, AI, and AO Signals in Industrial Control Systems
July 27, 2025
Industrial control systems rely heavily on signals to monitor and control equipment in various applications. The four main types of...
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Can DI and DO Signals Share the Same Multi-Core Cable in SIS Systems?
July 27, 2025
Introduction In Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), it is strongly discouraged to route Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) signals...
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What Is Inherent Safety in Chemical Plants? A Technical Overview
July 26, 2025
Introduction Chemical production processes often involve hazardous chemicals characterized by flammability, explosiveness, toxicity, high temperature and pressure, and concentration of...
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Understanding the Importance of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in Project Delivery
July 26, 2025
In project management, particularly in industrial and manufacturing sectors, the rigorous testing of equipment and systems is crucial to ensure...
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What Kind of Control Expert Does a Factory Really Need?
July 26, 2025
Understanding this question is the first step toward doing any control optimization project right. In industrial environments, a “control expert”...
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Troubleshooting Radar Level Measurement: Interference Factors and Mitigation Strategies
July 25, 2025
1. Introduction Radar level transmitters have become a preferred solution for level measurement in liquids, slurries, and solids due to...
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Understanding Emergency Stop Buttons: Why They Use Normally Closed Contacts
July 25, 2025
Emergency stop buttons, often referred to as "E-stop" buttons, are critical safety components in industrial machinery and electrical systems. Their...
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Common Types of Corrosion in Chemical Plants and Effective Countermeasures
July 24, 2025
Corrosion is a significant challenge in chemical plants, impacting equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Given the exposure to various...
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Comparative Analysis of Three Radar Level Measurement Technologies
July 23, 2025
Pulse Radar, Guided Wave Radar (GWR), and Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Introduction Radar level measurement technologies have evolved significantly over...
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Sharing a UPS Power Supply: Key Considerations for Effective Use
July 23, 2025
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a critical component for providing temporary power backup to connected devices during power outages,...
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Protecting Chemical Plants from Freezing and Condensation During Cold Weather
July 22, 2025
As cold weather approaches, chemical plants must implement robust anti-freezing and anti-condensation measures to ensure safe production and prevent equipment...
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Reed Switches: Principles, Installation, Features, and Applications
July 21, 2025
1. Principles of Reed Switch Operation Reed switches, also known as magnetic switches, are electrical switches controlled by an external...
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Absolute Pressure Transmitters vs. Vacuum (Gauge) Pressure Transmitters: A Detailed Comparison
July 21, 2025
Absolute pressure transmitters and vacuum (or negative gauge) pressure transmitters are widely used in industrial applications. The key differences lie...
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Troubleshooting No Indication in Differential Pressure Flow Meters: Causes and Solutions
July 21, 2025
Differential pressure (DP) flow meters are widely used in industrial process control. When a DP flow meter shows no indication...
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Understanding Deadband in Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Definition, Purpose, and Parameter Settings
July 21, 2025
In a Distributed Control System (DCS), a deadband (also called hysteresis) is a designated range above and below an alarm...
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Moisture Protection Strategies for Transmitters in Harsh Environments
July 20, 2025
Transmitters such as pressure, differential pressure, and level transmitters are vulnerable to moisture ingress in humid environments (e.g., outdoor installations,...
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The Impact of Excessively Long Instrument Cables and Solutions for Managing Cable Length
July 20, 2025
In industrial settings, the wiring of instrument cables can often present challenges, especially when the cables are significantly longer than...
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Understanding the Four Types of Registers in Modbus Protocol
July 19, 2025
The Modbus protocol, developed in the late 1970s by Modicon, is widely used for industrial automation and control systems. A...
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