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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. ...
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Inner Diameter Measurement Gauges for Special Holes
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: The development of two Gauges is based on the orders of our Chinese partner. These projects continue our work in solving widespread ID measurement challenges. ...
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Redesign of Cable Fixing RF602 Model
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: We'd like to inform you, that we changed design of cable fixing. Now we use the same method as in the RF603 sensors, and this completely closes the problem. ...
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RF627 2D Laser Scanners Upgrade
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: First, we would like to inform that we discontinue production of outdated RF625 Series scanners and we no longer accept orders for them. ...
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RF627Smart Laser Scanner
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: We have completed the first stage of our large project and begin production of the Smart version of the scanner (RF627Smart), which makes it possible to measure geometric parameters of the object ...
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Shaft Geometry Measurement Machine
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: The machine is developed at the order of the largest Russian concern and is intended for precise measuring of geometric parameters (diameters, ovality and conicity) of the shaft-type parts. Machine ...
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Triangulation Laser Sensor with Wi-Fi for ID Measurement Tasks
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: This project continues our work in solving widespread ID measurement challenges. The main goal of the project was to develop a measuring tool for CNC machines ...
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What Equipment do you Need for Reliable Humidity Calibrations?
Description: If you regularly use a large quantity of humidity probes, relative humidity transmitters or hand-held humidity meters calibrating these in-house may save both time and money. Making the first step to ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 8 - Chilled Mirror and Aluminum Oxide Technology
Description: A chilled mirror or condensation hygrometer is a technology used to directly measure the dew or frost point of a gas. If the temperature of a mirror is lowered to precisely the value that makes dew ...
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Compact Laser Vibrometer Technology and Applications in Manufacturing Quality Control
Description: Today's manufacturing industry is a sensor-driven world. In any manufacturing process, there is no precision without feedback. Today's finished products are examined with speed and precision made ...
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Deionized Water
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains the deionization process and how to use conductivity/resistivity and TDS readings and monitor/controllers throughout the process to ensure product quality. ...
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Environmental Applications
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how measuring, monitoring, and controlling TDS, Conductivity, pH, and ORP is part of due diligence in compliance with environmental protections and regulations. ...
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Fountain Solutions
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how to monitor and control pH and Conductivity in Fountain Solutions for optimal print quality. It also helps operators to troubleshoot common issues related to ...
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Hemodialysis Applications
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: Controlling dialysate quality is critically important to hemodialysis patient health. Complications as minor as nausea and fatigue or as severe as metabolic acidosis and sepsis can result if dialysate ...
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Horticulture
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains why conductivity/EC, pH, and alkalinity tests are important in Horticulture and how to perform them in the field. ...
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Hydroponics
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how to use TDS and pH readings to promote plant health and growth in Hydroponics. ...
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Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)/Redox
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains what ORP is and how it can be used to determine the disinfecting power of a solution by measuring its ability to oxidize or reduce chemical contaminants. ...
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Pool & Spa
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how to measure, monitor, and control conductivity, TDS or mineral/salt concentration, pH, ORP, free chlorine, hardness, alkalinity, and temperature to ensure water ...
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Textile Manufacturing
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how to measure, monitor, and control pH, TDS, conductivity, ORP, and temperature in textile manufacturing to ensure product quality and comply with environmental ...
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Automatic Rinse Tank Controls
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how controlling rinse tank solution conductivity in metal finishing controls solution purity and lowers water consumption while preserving waste treatment equipment. ...
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Boiler & Cooling Towers
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: This application bulletin explains how monitoring and controlling Conductivity, TDS, pH, and ORP levels in boiler and cooling tower water allows operators to optimize blowdown schedules and inhibit ...
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Circuit Board Cleanliness Testing
From: Myron L CompanyDescription: Contamination of circuit boards can bring about severe degradation of insulation resistance and dielectric strength. This application bulletin explains how a simple "on line" test for the relative ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 7 - The Wet Bulb/Dry Bulb Technology
Description: Wet- and dry-bulb temperature measurement is a commonly used and widely accepted technique for controlling relative humidity in environmental chambers. ASTM standard E 337-02 (2007) reviews in great ...
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Shock & Vibration of the Wrist in Different Sports
Description: What type of shock and vibration environment does the human wrist experience when playing sports? ...
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Let's Get Digital
From: HSBDescription: In the last 20 years, the use of digital pressure gauges for industrial applications has increased due to advantages in durability, calibration, customization, reliability and readability over the ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 6 - The Capacitive Sensor
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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Controlling Your Natural Gas Burn To Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Description: From aeration lines to digester gases, from disinfection processes to pump flow protection, the right flow measurement instrumentation ensures optimal process operations and minimized maintenance that ...
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Applications Guide
Description: From aeration lines to digester gases, from disinfection processes to pump flow protection, the right flow measurement instrumentation ensures optimal process operations and minimized maintenance that ...
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Five Ways QuadraTherm Flow Meter Technology Makes You And Your Process Smarter
From: Sierra Instruments, Inc.Description: For engineers and facility managers looking at their production operations to improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and find ways to meet sustainability and environmental governance regulations, ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 5 - Effect of Temperature and Pressure on % rh
Description: Saturation vapor pressure depends only on temperature. There is no effect of total pressure, and there is no difference between the situation in an open space and that in a closed container. In an ...
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Rotary Encoders: What They Are and How They Work
From: Advanced Assembly, LLC.Description: Rotary encoders are electromechanical devices that detect an axle's absolute or relative rotational position. The resolution of the encoder determines the minimum detectable angular displacement. ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 4 - Definitions of Humidity: Vapor Concentration
Description: The vapor concentration or absolute humidity of a mixture of water vapor and dry air is defined as the ratio of the mass of water vapor Mw to the volume V occupied by the mixture. The volume mixing ...
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Ceracore USC30 Mounting instructions
Description: This document should support during the installation of the Ceracore USC30. It deals with the mechanical installation. ...
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Measuring Boiler Tube Temperature
From: LANDDescription: Boilers are used in many industrial applications ranging from power generation to municipal waste incineration as well as district heating. ...
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LabMill Wheat Tempering Procedure - Part 2
From: KPM AnalyticsDescription: Experimental milling is a critical point for wheat quality control and R&D laboratories. However, there is always a competition between best practices and the necessity to obtain fast results in a ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 3 - Humidity and Vapor Pressure
Description: Water vapor is one of several gases that makes up air. For example if the total pressure of a system such as air at sea level is 101.3 kPa (or 29.9 inches of mercury), and that air is made up of ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 2 - Relative Humidity, Pressure and Temperature
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 more ...
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Achieving High Performance Pressure Sensing with Small Ceramic Based Capacitance Sensors
Description: When we talk about high performance in pressure sensing, we sometimes imagine large and bulky pressure sensors with space or military development backgrounds. Those easily cost thousands of dollars ...
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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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Control of Temperature, Humidity and Other Important Parameters in Hospitals
Description: The survival of viruses, bacteria, and fungi in the air is influenced by temperature and relative humidity. The transmission of infectious diseases via aerosol or airborne infection necessitates ...
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How to Make Oxygen Sensors Have a Long Life?
Description: It is a question we are asked frequently: How to make oxygen sensors have a long life? There are many things we can do, but also, more importantly, there are many chemicals and gases we can try to ...
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Humidity Academy Theory 1 - What is Humidity?
Description: Humidity is measured using a hygrometer, a tool that utilizes various materials and measurements to gauge a room or space's level of water vapor. While no scientific measurement is absolutely true, ...
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Importance of Water Activity (aw) Measurement
Description: Water Activity (aw) Measurement- Why is it important? ...
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SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) Emissions System, What Sensor Do I Need?
Description: "New stringent emissions laws which are being introduced globally mean that many of our own personal diesel cars will no longer be allowed to enter some of our major Towns and Cities." ...
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Water Activity (aw) Measurement - Some Theory Basics
Description: The measurement of water activity (aw) or equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) is a crucial parameter in the quality control of moisture-sensitive products and materials. Water activity is defined as ...
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What are Safety Integrity Levels and What do They Mean for Your Process?
Description: Safety Integrity Level (SIL) ratings are becoming more common. Many people are familiar with hazardous area approvals such as ATEX, IECEx and CSA; however, a SIL rating is slightly different. ...