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Application Example: Filling Quantity Monitoring of the Screw Supply
From: SensoPartDescription: The challenge: The sensor must not interfere with the handling area to ensure access to the bunker feed system for refilling the screws. This is complicated by the fact that the stainless steel body ...
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Application Example: Position Detection for Automated Bolting
From: SensoPartDescription: The challenge:The reflection of the aluminum makes it difficult to detect the position of the covered holes. The high number of holes to be screwed increases the time required considerably. ...
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Industrial Flow Measurement Basics and Practice
Description: In the recent decades, the market for the products of the industrial process industries has changed greatly. The manufacture of mass products has shifted to locations where raw materials are available ...
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The Big 6 Flowmeter Technologies - Where to Use Them and Why
Description: Flow measurement is one of the most important aspects of process control and is found in a wide variety of industry sectors, including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas; chemicals; power ...
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Zirconia Oxygen Sensor Function - How they Work?
Description: At the core of SST’s zirconia oxygen sensors is the sensing cell (Figure 1). The cell consists of two zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) square coated with a thin porous layer of platinum which serve as ...
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Tobacco Leaf Processing Moisture Measurement & Control
From: KPM AnalyticsDescription: 7.5 million of metric tons of tobacco are grown globally and are are used to produce 5.5 trillion cigarettes. As a highly valued crop, many steps are required to take tobacco leaf harvested from the ...
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Case Study - Comparing Portable Pyrometer Performance with Traditional Dip Thermocouples in The Foundry
From: LANDDescription: Atik Metal wanted to use AMETEK Land's Cyclops L pyrometer in the foundry area, and to compare the measurements with traditional dip thermocouple instruments. As part of Atik's quality management ...
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Case Study - The Benefits of Slag Detection for a Major UK Steel Producer
From: LANDDescription: This is an important project for both AMETEK Land and Celsa Steel UK, with the steel industry facing a decarbonisation challenge, driven by more stringent carbon emission regulations. ...
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Do I Need a NOx Converter On My Flue Gas Monitor?
From: LANDDescription: Most combustion sources must monitor their emissions of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) and report them to the local environmental protection authority. ...
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How Environmental Conditions Affect Engine Emissions Testing
Description: Accurate reporting of ambient conditions is essential during powertrain emissions testing. The interrelated variables of temperature, pressure and humidity affect different aspects of engine ...
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Tiltrotor Acoustic Data Acquisition through 130B40
From: PCB Piezotronics, Inc.Description: The fluctuating pressures that act on the surfaces of flight vehicles due to propulsion systems and movable surface flows tend to induce oscillatory motions of the fuselage surfaces. These vibrations ...
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Liquid Nitrogen Safety Requirements
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: Nitrogen is the most common gas in the earth's atmosphere. Approximately 78 percent of the air you breathe is nitrogen. In its liquid form, nitrogen is used in many industries. However, because liquid ...
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NFPA, NBIC, CGA, IFC and Stored CO2 Safety Compliance Codes
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: The average business owner thinks that the "code" is stagnant and never changes. They wonder why an inspector they haven't seen for 10 years is suddenly asking them for something new. However, even if ...
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How to Monitor the Outside Condition of a Glass Furnace?
From: LANDDescription: The condition of glass furnace refractories is vitally important to safety and process efficiency, especially towards the end of the life of the tank. Deterioration of the refractories can increase ...
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Aquatic Insect Community Functional Responses to Canopy Cover Changes Along Gradients of Elevation a
From: Turner Designs, Inc.Description: Growing levels of human-induced changes on mountainous streams around the globe demand for an understanding of how species diversity and ecosystem function are affected by increasing water temperature ...
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Enhanced Carbon Metabolism Downstream of a Stream Confluence Mixing Zone
From: Turner Designs, Inc.Description: Stream confluences are ubiquitous features in freshwater networks and are known for distinct hydrogeomorphic characteristics relative to upstream tributaries and downstream reaches. However, the role ...
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How Phytoplankton Endangers Fish Farms - and the Best Way to Combat the Threat
From: Turner Designs, Inc.Description: Did you know that 99 percent of all biomass in the ocean is invisible to the human eye? To help put that in perspective, a teaspoon of seawater can hold over a million different living organisms ...
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Turner Designs partners with WSS to sell Ballast-Check 2 for quick, indicative compliance monitoring
From: Turner Designs, Inc.Description: Turner Designs is very excited to partner with Wilhelmsen Ship Services (WSS) to supply the ballast water community with Ballast-Check 2, a small, hand-held fluorometer which enables quick, indicative ...
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Using Turner Designs C-FLUOR for Algal Culture Growth Monitoring
From: Turner Designs, Inc.Description: Monitoring algal growth in test tubes without affecting algal cultures is a challenge for researchers. Turner Designs recently demonstrated an excellent solution to this concern using two of our ...
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A Faster, Simpler Method for Cookie Manufacturers to Analyze Water Absorption in Flour
From: KPM AnalyticsDescription: Unlike many aisles in the supermarket, the cookie aisle is often the store’s loudest display of packaging and graphics showcasing different flavor varieties, shapes, and many other ...
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How to Ensure the Purity of Synthetic Diamonds Created by Chemical Vapor Deposition
Description: Synthetic diamonds are created and used all over the world, for similar applications as naturally occurring diamonds. Recently, the method of using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to ...
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How to Measure Dew Point in Ultra-high-pressure Gas
Description: Why is it important to monitor the dew point of air or other gases under pressure? ...
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How to Set Up and Install OXY-LC Interface Electronics with SST's Zirconia O2 Probe?
Description: To ensure the best performance the best performance from your O2 probe and interface board, it must be installed correctly. ...
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Improve Sand Drying Efficiencies & Save Energy Costs with NIR Technology
From: KPM AnalyticsDescription: As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for new and modern infrastructures. From the building of new homes, factories, and warehouses, to the development or repair of roadways ...
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Prolonging the Life of your Zirconia Oxygen Sensor
Description: This article gives an overview of helpful hints on how to pro-long the life of PST's Zirconia Oxygen Sensors. The application in which the zirconia oxygen sensor is operating influences the life of ...
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What is Green Hydrogen?
From: SICKDescription: Electricity from renewable sources is subject to strong fluctuations and cannot be stored. This requires numerous workarounds, including the use of green power to create hydrogen, which is transported ...
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Why Accurate Moisture Measurement is Essential for the Quality of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Description: Polyester polymer chips such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are hygroscopic, meaning that they absorb moisture from their surrounding atmosphere. Too much moisture in the chips causes issues ...
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How to Analyze Data from a Train Passing Over a Bridge
Description: Insights from something as simple as affixing a vibration sensor to a bridge and collecting data on one passing train can start the process of building up the data needed to implement a ...
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How to Ensure the Purity Synthetic Diamonds Created by Chemical Vapor Disposition
Description: Synthetic diamonds are created and used all over the world, for similar applications as naturally occurring diamonds. Recently, the method of using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to ...
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Using Accelerometers to Identify Rock Property in Drilling
Description: Keegan Franks explored how accelerometers can be used in directional drilling to determine properties of surrounding rock based upon an analysis of the vibrations. ...
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Measuring Gas Temperatures in a Boiler with the CDA Pyrometer
From: LANDDescription: Accurate temperature measurements within industrial boilers are important for safe, efficient, and reliable operation. However, direct measurements using thermocouples are difficult because the ...
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How to Spot Damage in Modern Lime Kilns Using Thermal Surveys
From: LANDDescription: The mineral lime is important in many areas of the economy, including construction, civil engineering, water treatment and steel production. It is produced by heating limestone to a temperature above ...
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How to Use the NIR-Borescope-2K with IMAGEPro-Glass in Float Furnaces
From: LANDDescription: The establishment of global standards governing the reduction of CO2 emissions and lack of measurement processes are materially impacting the glass manufacturing industry. ...
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What Are NOx and SOx and Why Are They Important?
From: LANDDescription: The terms "NOx" and "SOx" are often seen in emissions measurement specifications, but many people are unsure of their accurate definitions. The terms come from the study of atmospheric chemistry, and ...
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Advantages of Contact Thermometers over Non-Contact/Infrared Thermometers
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: Use of thermometers to measure temperature has been around for centuries. Understanding the difference between contact and non-contact temperature measurements is vital to health, safety and quality ...
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Six Ways to Use a Six-way Thermocouple Switch
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: The TEGAM 819A series of thermocouple thermometers combined with an 8012 Thermocouple Switch is the fastest and easiest way to measure up to 6 thermocouples. This application note explores six ...
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TEGAM Temperature Products Aid in Monitoring of Bed Bug Extermination
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: Bed bugs have quickly become a very important pest of the 21st century, as they have already invaded numerous urban areas including hotels, offices and residences. Increasing the room temperature up ...
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Verify Fenwal Temperature Sensing Elements
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: This application note provides a general overview of the Fenwal sensing elements and the test methodologies used in conjunction with the TEGAM Model 252 in accurately determining the condition of the ...
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ACAM_64 Theory of Operation
From: Convergence InstrumentsDescription: Because the processing is implemented digitally, a few features are possible that cannot be done in an optical camera ...
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Case Study: Helping Breweries Cut Natural Gas Costs And Waste Gas Emissions
Description: Achieving heating process efficiency improvements cannot occur without more accurate, reliable flow meters to control the burn. ...
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How to Measure Dew Point in Ultra High Pressure Gas?
Description: As explained in a previous Blog-Post , all forms of life depend on water. Water activity indicates the amount of water which is biologically available to microorganisms. Each species of microorganism ...
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AW Measurements in the Handling of Seeds
Description: When we think about forest conservation, one of the first thoughts that come to mind is avoiding damage. Such as the damage caused by roads, electrical lines, mines or littering. However, forests must ...
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Piezoelectric Speaker Introduction
Description: Piezoelectric speaker is developed based on the reverse piezo-electrificatio n effect. As a brand new branch of speaker family, its superior high pitch quality, ultra-thin structure, and low power ...
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How Leak Detection Technology can Cut Methane Emissions
Description: Carbon emissions have long been the focus of global efforts to reduce the impact of industrial activities on the environment. In September 2021, the US and the EU proposed that the reduction of ...
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MEMS Shock Accelerometer
From: PCB Piezotronics, Inc.Description: No matter how well designed, an instrumentation system can only correctly condition and record signals from transducers if these signals are transmitted with fidelity via the cable interfacing the ...
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What are the Key Measurements to Ensure Safety in Breathing Air?
Description: Breathing air applications are not just restricted to checking the quality of compressed gas in breathing sets and systems fitted for patients in hospitals but also the breathable levels of oxygen in ...
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The Future of Automotive Wheel Sensing with GMR
Description: Magnetic sensors are used extensively in modern vehicles, serving to measure the position of moving parts, rotation angles, and the flow of electric current. The versatility, reliability, and economy ...
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AAA Study Finds All ADAS-Equipped Vehicles should have Driver-Facing Cameras for
Description: A newly released 27-page American Automobile Association (AAA) study on the effectiveness of driver monitoring systems in vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found that ...
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Smart Water Meters Market to Record Impressive 7.7% Growth by 2026
Description: The global smart water meters market is expected to record significant growth of 7.7% between 2020 and 2026 owing to massive investments in digitalisation by stakeholders in the water sector as ...
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Enhancing Smart Home Security with 3D Magnetic Sensors
Description: Household electronic systems with higher levels of integration are quickly being adopted to enable an improved user experience. As consumers find new ways to outfit their living spaces with ...
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Pressure Sensing Technology + TWS earphones
Description: Recently, Xiaomi released its first annual flagship noise reduction earphone FlipBuds Pro. Pressure sensing touch technology (pressure sensing technology for short) is applied to TWS earphones for the ...
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Why is Moisture Measurement Critical in Lithium-ion Battery Manufacture?
Description: Cleanliness is essential to the production process of Lithium-ion batteries, particularly for the anode and cathode coating, which needs to be carried out in two separate clean rooms as the materials ...
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PST Zirconia O2 Sensors: What Interface Boards Can You Use?
Description: In order to operate any of PST's range of SST Zirconia O2 Sensors, you will require an interface board which provides the electronics necessary to power and control the zirconium dioxide oxygen ...
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How are HVAC Systems Tested for Efficiency?
Description: Reviewing the laws of physics that govern water vapor in a moist gas can help you better understand the properties of what you’re measuring. Understanding these properties will help you make a ...
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Avoiding Common Mistakes in Mapping Projects
Description: For applications that are subjected to the GxP quality guidelines within regulated industries, mapping is essential to decide where, within an area, testing, production, storage and distribution can ...
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AK2 Ultrasonic Sensor
Description: AK2 digital ultrasonic sensor is a new generation of intelligent sensor based on ultrasonic ranging principle for car, compared with other vehicle radars on the market, it has longer ranging and ...
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Gas Pipeline Pressure Regulating and Monitoring Solution
From: Micro Sensor Co., Ltd.Description: The installation of pressure/differential pressure transmitter, temperature transmitter and other monitoring instruments in the gas pipeline can monitor the equipment and pipeline real-time pressure ...
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Gas Storage: Reduce Risks and Cut Costs with Optical Moisture Detection
Description: Recent steep rises in European gas prices have been driven by increased demand together with reduced levels of supply. Despite of the push towards renewables, natural gas remains an attractive fuel ...
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Pressure Sensing Technology + TWS Earphones
Description: Recently, Xiaomi released its first annual flagship noise reduction earphone FlipBuds Pro. Pressure sensing touch technology (pressure sensing technology for short) is applied to TWS earphones for the ...
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Take the "Dry" Road - Prevent Condensation in your NEMA 4 Enclosure
From: STEGODescription: When it comes to designing enclosures that contain electronics for maximum longevity, many factors must be considered, including geographic location, temperature, moisture exposure, and the risk of ...
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Understanding Trace Level Ambient Gas Monitoring
From: Environics, Inc.Description: There is an increasing demand for improved detection methods for gases at trace levels. Trace gas monitoring is very similar to standard gas monitoring however there are a few operation differences ...
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Determining Alarm Levels in Millwatch
From: LANDDescription: One of the biggest challenges in configuring a Millwatch system is the determination of suitable alarm levels ...
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Glass Melt Tank Thermal Surveys - A Starter to Reduce CO2 Footprint and Energy Savings
From: LANDDescription: What is valid for glass furnace application could apply to other furnaces using the transportable thermal imaging solution for thermal surveys to reduce CO2 footprint and energy savings. ...
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How to Choose the Best SPOT Pyrometer for your Required Application?
From: LANDDescription: The best one to choose will depend on the product surface you want to measure, and the process environment. ...
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The Top Questions... and Answers on Measuring Temperature in Glass Production
From: LANDDescription: Get the answers to the top questions asked about temperature measurement in glass production ...
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What do we Mean by "Compliance", and Why is it Important?
From: LANDDescription: Environmental regulations worldwide are designed to protect human health and the natural world by limiting the amount of pollution that can be emitted from an industrial facility such as a power ...
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What is the Best Location to Detect Hot Material on a Coal or Biomass Conveyor?
From: LANDDescription: Regardless of the material or the remedial action, it is important to choose the best installation location. This isn't a trivial matter as several factors must be borne in mind. ...
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Why Service, Calibrate or Certify an Infrared Thermometer/Pyrometer?
From: LANDDescription: Performance is reliant on optical sight-paths being kept clear, and continued protective services being maintained (Air and Water). Damage and contamination can build up slowly over time leading to ...
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900 Series Monitor/Controllers Cut Costs/Waste, Increase Production
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: Implementation of 900 Series Monitor/Controllers cuts costs and waste while increasing production at large-scale residential HVAC manufacturing facility. ...
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Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: Contamination Through Effective Time/Temperature Process Controls ...
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How Python, Python Libraries, and IDEs Work Together to Analyze Data
Description: For engineers who need to analyze shock and vibration data, Python can be a very powerful tool. But getting started with Python and understanding its relationship with libraries and IDEs can be a ...
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The Seven HACCP Principles
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: For food processors and handlers, HACCP and the FSMA have brought about an unprecedented emphasis on process data collection, record retention, and data reporting. ...
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What is Best for Your Temperature Measurement Application?
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: CONTACT or INFRARED? Each method has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. ...
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Inkjet Printers Pressure Monitoring Solution
From: Micro Sensor Co., Ltd.Description: In order to guarantee the printing quality of the inkjet printer, it is necessary to control the pressure applied on the ink by a pressure measuring element with high precision and sensitivity, so as ...
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Useful Dew Point Conversion Tables you can Download and Use
Description: Pressure dew point (PDP) is a measure of humidity where the gas is under pressure – for example in a compressed air system. If the pressure of the gas increases, the dew-point temperature also ...
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Industrial Sight Flow Indicators
From: LJ StarDescription: LJ Star Sight Flow Indicators for industrial applications are the most common flow indicators style that enables visual observation of process flow through a pair of sight glasses mounted on a carbon ...
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Technology and Benefits of Advanced Inductive Technology for Linear Position Sensors
From: Novotechnik U.S., Inc.Description: This white paper describes new and improved technology that offers engineers specific advantages in speed, accuracy and reliability over previous linear position measurement technologies including ...
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How to Calculate Pressure Dew Points (PDP) Accurately?
Description: Avoiding condensation is vital for many processes. It can damage equipment, make its way into sensitive processes, shorten the life of air-driven tools or reduce product quality. Many applications use ...
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Smart Water Supply Monitoring Solutions
From: Micro Sensor Co., Ltd.Description: Micro Sensor realizes real-time collection and monitoring of production and operation data by supporting corresponding data acquisition/transmission equipment and cloud equipment in water sources, ...
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Intelligent Monitoring Solutions to Industrial Gases
From: Micro Sensor Co., Ltd.Description: Due to the danger of gas including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium, it has higher requirements on the preparation process, container handling, storage, and transportation ...
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Adapting Pressure Transducers for Your Applications
Description: Choosing the right pressure transducer for a specific application can be overwhelming. There is a vast array of choices, many of which duplicate performance. If you don't find the right combination of ...
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Barometric Sensors 101
Description: A barometric pressure sensor is a new type of barometer that measures atmospheric pressure. They are commonly used for weather measurement, altitude compensation, dive watches, altimeters, underwater ...
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How Do Mass Air Flow Sensors Work?
Description: Mass air flow sensors are detection devices that are used to measure mass flow rate, and they play a critical role in the function of various medical equipment. Respirators, ventilators, anesthesia ...
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How Does a Humidity Sensor Work?
Description: Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the surrounding air. Humidity sensors are devices that measure moisture and air temperature in an environment and convert the data into a ...
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Learn the Difference: Rated Pressure, Overpressure & Burst Pressure
Description: In many applications and industries, it is not uncommon to come across the risk of excessive pressure, or overpressure, within the pneumatic or hydraulic network of equipment, especially in facilities ...
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Pressure Sensors for Critical Environments
Description: For many decades, Servoflo has been helping companies meet their pressure sensing measurement needs for a variety of applications, including those in critical environments. Our pressure sensors range ...
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Pressure Sensors for Medical Ventilators
Description: Medical ventilators supply air or other gaseous mixtures to patients through the use of pressure. These devices are used when patients require assistance breathing or are entirely unable to breathe on ...
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High Frequency Sensor for Sweeping Robot
Description: Sweeping and mopping the floor is a laborious and laborious physical activity. If there is a carpet in the home, and the hair that falls from it is unclear and unclean, it is even more difficult. ...
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Thermal Sensor Assemblies and Wire Harnessing
From: Birk Manufacturing, Inc.Description: As you may already know, Birk Manufacturing’s core business is focusing on the manufacturing of flexible silicone and Kapton® heating elements. But, did you know that we also specialize in ...
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Alloys Glossary of Terms
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: ALLOYS GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...
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Trace Impurities in Ultra-High-Purity and Specialty Gases
Description: Many applications require very high purity, inert gases to blanket hazardous chemicals or as protective atmospheres. The electronics and semiconductor industries use ultra-high purity specialty gases ...
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Five Uses for Portable Flue Gas Analysers
From: LANDDescription: Fixed flue gas analysers measure emissions of gaseous pollutants from large combustion sources such as power plants and industrial boilers. They continuously provide data 24 hours per day for extended ...
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How to Determine Spectral Emissivities in Real Applications
From: LANDDescription: The (spectral) emissivity is commonly defined as the ratio of the emitted radiation of a real object to the emitted radiation of a black body at the same temperature ...
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Importance of Combustion Control and Emissions Monitoring in Steel Production
From: LANDDescription: Combustion operations during steel production processes produce emissions that are subject to strict environmental regulations. Monitoring and controlling these emissions is a regulatory requirement ...
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Linearization Feature for the Turbine Flowmeter
Description: A turbine flow meter is characterized by a calibration factor, commonly referred to as the k-factor. An ideal turbine flowmeter would have a k-factor perfectly constant (stable) across the entire ...
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Encoders: Why They're Used and How to Make Your Selection
From: PortescapDescription: Encoders provide feedback for accurate motor control relating to speed and positioning. Portescap looks at the technologies involved and explains how to choose the encoder for your application. ...
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What is Partial Pressure of Oxygen and How do you Calculate it?
Description: But, what is partial pressure? It is a question we are asked frequently when it comes to the O2 sensor working principle. In this article, we will address the definition of partial pressure, the ...
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Agrochemicals Plant Transforms Tank Inventory
From: BinMaster, Inc.Description: An agrochemicals company needed to manage over 150 stainless steel tanks containing fertilizers and chemicals. Compact non-contact sensors offered a solution for real-time inventory. ...
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2D Laser Scanners RF627 Series
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: The main goal of the project is not just to develop a new scanner instead of outdated RF625 one. ...
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Flat Washers (Spacers) Thickness Measurement System
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: Washer thickness control with ±5 um accuracy. ...