Instrumentation

Introduction As the petrochemical industry continues to grow in scale and complexity, the level of automation has become a critical factor in ensuring efficient, safe, and competitive operations. A well-designed automation system not only optimizes production processes but also enhances operational safety, facilitates decision-making, and lays the foundation for intelligent plant development. This document outlines […]

1. Introduction Compressed air is widely used across industrial sectors, including manufacturing, petrochemicals, mining, and utilities. It serves as a critical energy medium for pneumatic tools, process controls, material handling, and other applications. Despite its importance, understanding the fire hazard classification of compressed air is essential for safe facility design, fire protection planning, and compliance

In the world of industrial automation, instrumentation engineers play a central role. They are responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing measurement and control systems—ensuring the stable and efficient operation of complex industrial processes. For many technicians and field personnel, becoming an instrumentation engineer is a long-term career goal. But what separates an instrumentation engineer from

Toxic gas detectors are vital safety devices in industrial environments, designed to identify hazardous gases at low concentrations to prevent accidents, health risks, and equipment damage. Multiple sensor technologies are employed in these detectors, each with distinct working principles, advantages, limitations, and suitable use cases. This article presents a detailed comparison of the most common

Distributed Control System (DCS) overhauls are critical for ensuring long-term reliability, operational safety, and performance consistency in industrial automation systems. A well-executed overhaul extends the service life of the system, reduces the risk of failures, and enables timely configuration updates based on evolving production requirements. This guide outlines the key components of a comprehensive DCS

In the safety design of liquefied hydrocarbon spherical tanks, the valve configuration of the water injection system and the prevention of medium backflow have long been contentious issues within the industry. In the absence of detailed standard specifications, how should we proceed? This article explores these questions based on actual engineering practices involving liquefied hydrocarbon

Introduction Grain production is a multifaceted process that demands precision at every stage. From raw material intake and processing to storage and distribution, accurate instruments and measurement equipment are crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of grain production. In grain factories, selecting the right instruments not only improves operational efficiency but also guarantees

Explosion protection is a critical consideration in hazardous industrial environments, especially in sectors such as petrochemicals, mining, and gas processing. Among the various protection methods, flameproof (Ex d) and intrinsically safe (Ex i) designs are the most widely used approaches in industrial instrumentation. Though both serve the same purpose — preventing explosions — they are

In industrial operations, it is not uncommon to encounter a differential pressure (DP) flowmeter that shows no indication, even when other systems are functioning normally. This article uses two real-world case studies to analyze the issue and provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for maintenance personnel and instrumentation engineers. 1. Case Study Analysis 1.1 No Indication

1. Introduction In Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) quantifies the required risk reduction.However, even within the same SIL rating, different configurations of pressure transmitters can significantly impact practical safety performance, reliability, and maintenance complexity. This article explores: Why different configurations matter under the same SIL Common pressure transmitter setups Their relative safety