Technical Articles
LAND has published these technical articles:
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Accredited certification increases customer confidence in the performance of the instrument under test and customer confidence in the accredited certification carried out....
(Video Cameras and Accessories)
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The move to Oxy-fuels, the establishment of global standards governing emissions, and today's inadequate measurement processes are materially impacting the glass manufacturing industry. The glass...
(Gas Sensing)
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MEASURING ACID DEWPOINT TEMPERATURE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS AND EFFICIENCY....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Flare stacks are used in the chemical and petrochemical industries to safely dispose of excess gases through combustion. These may be unwanted waste gases, or flammable gases released to prevent...
(Gas Sensing)
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JELD-WEN has implemented AMETEK Land's flue gas analysers and opacity and dust monitors at its door manufacturing facility in Penrith, United Kingdom, to help achieve emissions compliance....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The quality and composition of iron produced in the blast furnace is directly related to the hearth temperature. This, in turn, is dependent on the temperature of the hot blast delivered from the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Air Liquide, the world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health, has implemented AMETEK Land's Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) 3XR, an enhanced thermal imager, and now is...
(Gas Handling Equipment)
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STRENGTHENING PLANT SAFETY IN COAL GRINDING MILLS AND STORAGE SILOS WITH CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING...
(Power Generation and Storage)
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The safety and efficiency of modern thermal power plants relies on accurate measurement and careful control of operating conditions. This application note aims to provide an overview of the many...
(Temperature Sensing)
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High-quality metallurgical coke is a vital raw material for iron and steel production, affecting the furnace operation and standard of the hot metal. It is produced by heating coal in a coke oven in...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Non-contact temperature measurement directly on the cold rolled metal surface can be challenging. There may be relatively low temperatures and variable emissivity involved, and the background...
(Air Quality)
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When thinking about industrial combustion processes emitting toxic gases and particulate matter into the environment, it is the large plants and utilities that come to mind. Naturally, this level of...
(Temperature Sensing)
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PSG Foundries required an effective solution for accurately measuring the temperature of liquid metals at its foundry. The business purchased over 10,000 DIP thermocouple consumables each year and was...
(Temperature Sensing)
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ADVANTAGES OF THERMAL IMAGING FOR EFFECTIVE FLARE STACK MONITORING...
(Temperature Sensing)
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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...
(Temperature Sensing)
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In 2017, AMETEK Land and glass producer Encirc won the Innovative Solution category at the Glass Focus Awards for real-time, in-furnace thermal imaging using NIR-B Glass to optimise furnace...
(Sensing and Measurement Instruments)
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Accurate temperature measurement are critical in quality aluminium extrusion production....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The inside of a cement kiln is an extremely challenging environment for making any kind of temperature measurement. Kiln rotation, high temperatures, and the movement of the sintering material along...
(Extrusion and Pultrusion Services)
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Hydro Extrusions Hungary, the largest European extrusion plant for worldwide aluminium company, Hydro, recently incorporated AMETEK Land's SPOT AL EQS pyrometer and SPOT Actuator to optimize the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The continuous annealing line is used to modify the grain structure of steel through heat treatment, changing properties including hardness and strength. The process involves several stages, focused...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Encirc, a leading glass manufacturer, has implemented AMETEK Land's real-time, in-furnace thermal imaging Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) to optimise furnace operations and introduce reductions in...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Measurements of the Acid Dewpoint Temperature (ADT) are important for combustion efficiency, environmental compliance and process optimisation on a variety of coal and oil-fired processes. The Lancom...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The escape or breakout of molten metal is a highly important safety consideration in all metal manufacturing
industries, particularly steelmaking. The extremely high temperatures involved make any...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The manufacture of silicon products for the photovoltaic and electronics industries requires accurate, reliable temperature measurements to ensure consistent quality and process efficiency. This is...
(Environmental Sensors)
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Smoke and dust emissions from industrial plants, such as coal-fired power stations and industrial incinerators, damage the environment and pose a health hazard to humans. Subsequently these emissions...
(Gas Sensing)
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Measuring flue gases - the exhaust gases produced when fuel or other materials are burned in industrial plants or power stations - is important for process control, efficiency and emissions...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Until now, it has taken herculean efforts to remove slag. Now, based on recent advances in detection, slag is more reliably and effectively managed....
(Temperature Sensing)
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In this guide, we look at how tube wall temperature (TWT) measurements can benefit your applications, the technology behind the measurements, and a range of solutions that help reformer operators...
(Temperature Sensing)
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SAPA Profiles UK has implemented AMETEK Land's new SPOT AL EQS (SPOT Aluminium Extrusion, Quench and Strip) pyrometers at its aluminium extrusion plant in Tibshelf, Derbyshire, and reaps major...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Solar Heating of Stack-Mounted Equipment...
(Temperature Sensing)
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SPOT pyrometers from AMETEK Land, the leading industrial infrared non-contact temperature specialist, have enabled Sansera Engineering Ltd, part of the Sansera Group of companies based in India, to...
(Temperature Sensing)
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In this guide, we look at how tube wall temperature (TWT) measurements can benefit your applications, the technology behind the measurements, and a range of solutions that help reformer operators...
(Gas Sensing)
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Risks of unwanted combustion - potentially causing injury, damage and downtime - occur everywhere that coal is handled, processed or stored. Safe coal handling practices are designed to ensure that...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Tempered glass - sometimes called toughened or safety glass - is glass which has been heat-treated and then rapidly cooled, in a controlled manner, in an air quench section. This process makes the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Reheat furnaces bring cold metal to the correct temperature for rolling, extruding or forging. For optimum quality, and to reduce wastage, the temperature should be uniform throughout the product,...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Accurately measuring and controlling the cooling rates along the length of the glass ribbon and thermal profile across the width within the annealing lehr is common practice. However, with...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Temperature monitoring in and around the kiln is essential to an efficient process, and to produce cement of consistent quality. It also enables early detection of kiln refractory issues or...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Reheat furnaces bring cold metal to the correct temperature for rolling, extruding or forging. For optimum quality, and to reduce wastage, the temperature should be uniform throughout the product,...
(Temperature Sensing)
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For safety and efficiency, it is essential to monitor the steel level as the ladle is filled with molten metal. This is accomplished by measurements of the ladle freeboard, the area of the ladle...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Welcome to the first issue of AMETEK Land's new magazine for professionals working in the glass production industry. In this issue, you can discover more about AMETEK Land's products, the technology...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The SPOT GS pyrometer for non-contact temperature measurement in continuous hot dip galvanizing lines...
(Imaging and Graphics Software)
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Both infrared line scanners and thermal imagers are increasingly used in industrial thermal imaging applications, however for certain applications the infrared line scanners are preferable. Firstly,...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Accurate temperature measurement are critical in quality aluminium extrusion production....
(Optical Components)
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Many AMETEK Land instruments use purge air, in the post I am going to explain the purpose and some of the practicalities...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Read our latest article in World Fertilizer where James Cross looks at the benefits, challenges and technologies for tube wall temperature measurements in the ammonia production process...
(Imaging and Graphics Software)
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Here we continue the discussion on thermal imaging versus video imaging with a focus on furnace monitoring....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The Gold Cup pyrometer by AMETEK Land is a widely used reference instrument for measuring tube wall temperatures in industrial applications, especially in the refining and petrochemical industry....
(Temperature Sensing)
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In aluminium extrusion, precision is not just a goal it is a necessity. From heating billets to quenching finished profiles, every stage of the process depends on accurate temperature control....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Heat treatment is essential for the targeted influencing of important material and surface properties, for example to soften a part, to harden its surface or to anneal stresses....
(Temperature Sensing)
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National and international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend screening for skin temperature in addition to other core...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land has supported a major India-based manufacturer in its metal quality and casting safety goals....
(Imaging and Graphics Software)
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The NIR-B-2K, AMETEK Land’s high-definition thermal imaging system, has been selected by one the world’s largest ethylene producers for installation on multiple liquid-feed cracker...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Ametek Land's latest monitoring system helps to reduce failures and deterioration in glass furnace refractories...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land offers an innovative way to diagnose fuel feed issues in biomass boilers....
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land has released a new guide to help container glass manufacturers achieve the most consistent product quality....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Thermal cameras have become a standard and highly valued tool for the continuous, automated monitoring of critical assets, including flares and gasifiers or other high-temperature surfaces. The...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Avoid compromising the blown film extrusion process. This critical stage of upstream production defines the composition of plastic film, whether you're making a sturdy shopping bag or a crystal-clear...
(Additional Sensor Transmitters)
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DID YOU KNOW? An extinguished battery fire must still be closely monitored as the internal reactions within the battery can reignite the fire...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land’s thermal imagers are used to safely monitor the process of extracting platinum and nickel from its ore, using non-contact infra-red temperature measurement. Our solutions provide...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Accurate temperature measurements are essential on annealing, galvanizing and coating lines, and on electrical/silicon steel processing lines, to ensure high-product quality and optimise process...
(Temperature Sensing)
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WHY IS BOILER OPTIMISATION IMPORTANT?...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land has extensive experience in providing temperature measurement solutions for the aluminium industry, including special applications. In this application note, we outline the range of...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The steel industry is responsible for approximately 7% of global manmade CO2 emissions. Finding a way to meet ongoing demands for the quantity and quality of steel required, while reducing and...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Biomass boilers are designed to generate heat or electricity by burning organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, or organic waste. They serve as a renewable energy source, utilising...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Sir William Herschel discovered the relative energy of sunlight by using a prism and passing sunlight through it. The rainbow colours appeared, and he found that the temperature was rising when he...
(Imaging and Graphics Software)
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Read our latest article in Bioenergy Insight where Derek Stuart discusses how thermal imaging improves biomass boiler operation....
(Additional Sensor Transmitters)
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One of the most common questions I receive from customers is, "What effect does water have on my opacity reading?"....
(Calibration and Testing Services)
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Opacity monitors are used to measure emissions of smoke and dust from combustion sources. They are mounted directly onto the stack or duct, so a constant flow of purge air is needed to protect their...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The use of refractory-lined vessels (ladles) to transport molten iron and steel is commonplace in steel plants worldwide....
(Temperature Sensing)
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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...
(Gas Sensing)
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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....
(Optical Components)
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SGD Pharma, a global leader in glass pharmaceutical packaging, chose AMETEK Land's Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B-656- GLASS) in-furnace thermal imaging system to replace its existing CCTV system and...
(Optical Components)
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Thai Glass, one of the leading glass producers in Thailand, is optimizing production quality after installing AMETEK Land’s advanced thermal imaging technology. In 2020 the company decided to...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry, has provided Lada Foundry with its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometer. This ergonomic...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industries, has provided Hundhausen Casting GmbH with an advanced solution for liquid metal in foundry...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry,has supplied its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometers to high-quality metal products...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Steel plants face several challenges during the tapping process. Traditional tapping methods expose operators to hazardous environments, while ensuring consistent steel quality and reducing slag...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The NIR-B-2K, AMETEK Land’s high-definition thermal imaging system, has been selected by one the world’s largest ethylene producers for installation on multiple liquid-feed cracker...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry, has supplied its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometer to engineering components...
(Gas Sensing)
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The plant experienced abnormal CO readings from its billet reheating furnace exit and in order to meet emission legislation and to better monitor its CO levels, CELSA GroupTM needed to replace its...
(Temperature Sensing)
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LAND® has facilitated the adoption of the optimal high-resolution thermal imaging solution for a Spanish refinery's steam methane reformer furnace...
(Environmental Sensors)
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LAND® HELPS METALS INDUSTRY PLANT DESIGNER INCREASE TAPPING SYSTEM SAFETY AND CONTROL...
(Temperature Sensing)
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LAND® SELECTED BY LARGE ETHYLENE PRODUCER TO INSTALL HIGH DEFINITION THERMAL IMAGERS ON STEAM CRACKERS...
(Temperature Sensing)
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DEMONSTRATING THE BENEFITS OF HIGH-RESOLUTION THERMAL IMAGING FOR STEAM METHANE REFORMER TEMPERATURE MONITORING...
(Fire Detection and Suppression)
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Accuracy matters, and the wrong choice of instrument can lead to costly errors....
(Gas Sensing)
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Here we discuss combining three of our products; the handheld Cyclops L Pyrometer, the NIR-B-2K-Glass Thermal Imager and the Lancom 4 Gas Analyser....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Here we are going to explain what the benefits are of combining thermal surveys with the transportable NIR-B-2K (Near-Infrared Borescope) and Lancom 4 gas analyser....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The kraft process is widely used to convert wood into pulp for papermaking. The process is very efficient because most of the chemicals used to process the wood can be recycled. In the process, the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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For batch monitoring and furnace control of a glass furnace to be most effective, the NIR-B-2K-Glass camera should be integrated into the DCS control of the furnace and be connected to the existing...
(Temperature Sensing)
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SAC Engine Components required an effective solution to be able to accurately measure the temperature of liquid metal in its furnace and the ladle, with high accuracy and consistency, with the...
(Gas Sensing)
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Widely used in the hydrocarbon processing industry, steam reforming faces increased regulatory scrutiny to reduce its carbon footprint and corresponding plant emissions. Operators must make hard...
(Gas Sensing)
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One of the biggest challenges in configuring a Millwatch system is the determination of suitable alarm levels...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Discover the Correct Pyrometer to Meet Your Measurement Challenges and Process Conditions with AMETEK Land...
(Gas Sensing)
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Most combustion sources must monitor their emissions of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) and report them to the local environmental protection authority....
(Temperature Sensing)
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To address the question of when shutters are needed, we need to consider the consequences of a loss of purge air and what happens when the instrument is opened for maintenance....
(Temperature Sensing)
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While oxy-gas combustion improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, achieving accurate in-situ thermal monitoring still remains a key challenge....
(Industrial Automation Services)
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The auto-pour process is a pivotal component in foundry operations, automating the precise pouring of molten metal into moulds to create castings. It involves specialised equipment, temperature...
(Environmental Sensors)
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Fires and explosions in battery storage facilities are on the rise as the energy density of lithium-ion batteries increases and more energy storage systems are being installed globally. Lithium ion...
(Gas Sensing)
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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...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Forging is one of those processes where experience, material behaviour and temperature all come together at the same moment....
(Gas Sensing)
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The first requirement for combustion optimisation is to set the correct fuel: air ratio. In general, the requirement is to minimise the amount of excess air whilst still allowing complete combustion...
(Temperature Sensing)
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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....
(Temperature Sensing)
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In the realm of industrial measurement and control processes, the utilisation of thermal imaging cameras and systems has been on the rise. These advanced devices offer high-resolution thermal images,...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Thermal imaging is already revolutionising the way we inspect and monitor industrial processes, especially high temperature furnaces/fired heaters, where a small temperature excursion can have a big...
(Temperature Sensing)
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We recently conducted some customer training on using the Cyclops for tube metal temperature measurements and found large temperature errors when using an old, damaged, and uncalibrated Cyclops C100....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The measurement of temperatures in the aluminium industry is of utmost importance for various compelling reasons:...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Ongoing quality assurance is important for any piece of measuring equipment. From a voltmeter to a spectrophotometer, calibration checks are needed to demonstrate that it is continuing to function...
(Video Cameras and Accessories)
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Ongoing quality assurance is important for any piece of measuring equipment. From a voltmeter to a spectrophotometer, calibration checks are needed to demonstrate that it is continuing to function...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The challenges facing glass manufacturers are multifaceted, from energy efficiency and emissions reduction to ensuring consistent product quality. LAND's technology plays a vital role in addressing...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Our compact and sophisticated high accuracy infrared LSP-HP linescanners are designed to produce advanced thermal imaging of moving processes and, importantly, deliver high-definition measurements at...
(Environmental Sensors)
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Opacity monitors are used to measure emissions of smoke and dust from combustion sources. It is a non-contact measurement, with only a light beam penetrating into the combustion gases in the stack or...
(Temperature Sensing)
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As the steel, metals and glass industries accelerate towards decarbonisation, the hybrid furnace is emerging as a critical technology....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Aluminium is a complex subject for infrared temperature measurement, as its emissivity and infrared radiance change non-linearly with temperature, surface structure and surface composition....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The Cyclops 055L Meltmaster portable non-contact thermometer gives accurate temperature measurement of liquid metal in foundries while providing a much higher level of operator safety and achieving...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Like all other measuring instruments, the Cyclops L Portable Non-Contact Thermometer has an accuracy stated in its technical specifications....
(Environmental Sensors)
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Refractory-lined vessels and furnaces are common in industrial applications such as petrochemicals, steel production, processing, and heat treatment. However, over time, refractory deteriorates to a...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The best one to choose will depend on the product surface you want to measure, and the process environment....
(Process Controllers)
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Combustion operations during steel production processes produce emissions which are subject to strict environmental regulation...
(Temperature Sensing)
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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...
(Temperature Sensing)
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In the realm of furnace thermal imaging, utilising NIR-B-2K and IMAGEPro Glass serves as an excellent starting point to minimise energy consumption, reduce emissions, and optimise combustion in fired...
(Temperature Sensing)
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One important component of combustion efficiency is the sensible heat loss in the stack gases - basically, the amount of hot air exiting the process. Reducing the amount of heat loss will improve...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Here we will explain how our line scanning LSP-HD system could reinforce the quality of glass ribbon products during the annealing process into the lehr....
(Temperature Sensing)
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To measure the temperature of shiny metal surfaces at lower temperatures, such as metal strips in cold rolling processes, using non-contact infrared temperature measurement methods, like pyrometers,...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Installed looking into a glass melt tank, our NIR-B-2K thermal imaging camera allows 24/7 monitoring of batch melting. When coupled with our IMAGEPro-Glass advanced thermal imaging software, we enable...
(Temperature Sensing)
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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...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Nonwoven materials are in every aspect of our lives, from air filters to hand wipes, hospital gowns to diapers....
(Temperature Sensing)
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In addition to providing a fast-response safety monitoring system, the LWIR-640 supplies the thermal data necessary to detect damage....
(Temperature Sensing)
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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...
(Gas Sensing)
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The establishment of global standards governing the reduction of CO2 emissions and lack of measurement processes are materially impacting the glass manufacturing industry....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Combustion operations during steel production processes produce emissions that are subject to strict environmental regulations. Monitoring and controlling these emissions is a regulatory requirement...
(Machine Vision Equipment)
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Slag, an unwanted byproduct in steel production, has the potential to adversely affect steel quality and lead to expensive production costs....
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land provides a new approach for cleaner and more efficient glass furnaces....
(Gas Sensing)
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Hazardous organic chemical wastes are destroyed by high-temperature incineration in a variety of kilns. The high temperature and extended residence time in the kiln ensure full destruction of the...
(Gas Sensing)
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Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal plants incinerate garbage and generate power using a moving-grate boiler. Because of the nature of the fuel, the feed system for the MSW does not always provide an...
(Gas Sensing)
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As natural gas moves along a pipeline, friction and other effects cause its pressure to drop. Compressor stations are placed at intervals along the pipeline to maintain pressure.The compressors are...
(Tanks and Vessels)
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Nitric acid is used to pickle stainless steel products to remove impurities and form a new surface layer on the material. To demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations, emissions of nitric...
(Gas Sensing)
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The solid residues from sewage treatment are destroyed by burning in a boiler. The flue gases are scrubbed of particles, acid gases and, finally, mercury. The preferred method for mercury removal is...
(Temperature Sensing)
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A thermal oxidizer is a type of air pollution control equipment used to reduce emissions of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in several industrial processes by oxidizing the chemicals to...
(Gas Sensing)
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Sawmills and other wood processors burn waste wood on-site to generate steam and power for site operations. Emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Heat treatment is a widely used process to enhance the material properties, primarily of steel, such as hardness and deformability....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Digital transformation is a frequently used term, and it describes the digital and intelligent networking and monitoring of industrial machines and process flows with the use of modern interface and...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Let's face it, monitoring what's going on inside a furnace that's running at over 1000°C isn't exactly a walk in the park....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Monitoring the performance of a steam methane reformer (SMR) is a crucial process in the ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and steel industries....
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land has delivered its SDS-640 slag detection system to Celsa Steel UK to improve yield during the tapping process....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Integrating new measuring technology, such as devices and systems for non-contact temperature measurement in industrial processes, requires careful consideration of the instruments and systems...
(Temperature Sensing)
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In the intricate world of steelmaking, even the tiniest details can make a colossal difference. One such detail that might not grab the headlines but profoundly impacts safety and efficiency is the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Boilers are used in many industrial applications ranging from power generation to municipal waste incineration as well as district heating....
(Gas Sensing)
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Accurate temperature measurements within industrial boilers are important for safe, efficient, and reliable operation. However, direct measurements using thermocouples are difficult because the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Infrared thermometry is used in a wide range of industrial processes to measure the temperature of objects as diverse as a blast furnace shell, glass in a melt tank or the clinker in a cement kiln....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Temperature measurements across the cement manufacturing process are essential to support process efficiency and cement product quality, and accurate knowledge of the kiln shell temperature is...
(Temperature Sensing)
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The benefits of using an NIR-B-2K thermal imager for accurate real-time temperature measurement in a glass melt tank or furnace can be explained through four core pillars:...
(Video Cameras and Accessories)
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Decarbonisation targets are becoming more ambitious with every passing year. Governments and regulators are pushing harder, timelines are tightening, and industries with energy-intensive processes are...
(Imaging and Graphics Software)
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AMETEK Land has released a major update of its thermal imaging processing software for the monitoring, analysis, and capture of imager data and control of thermal processes....
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land has added to its industry-leading temperature measurement solutions with the launch of a new smart thermal imager....
(Temperature Sensing)
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The Role of Steam Cracker Furnaces...
(Temperature Sensing)
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There are two main forging processes used in industry: drop forging and press forging. Accurate temperature monitoring is vital in both scenarios. In this guide, we take a closer look at the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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AMETEK Land helps to reduce failures and deterioration in glass furnace refractories with monitoring and detection systems....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Among the most pressing issues for the global steel industry is the need to reduce its environmental footprint. With air pollution control regulations becoming stricter worldwide, steel producers are...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Decarbonisation is becoming more important for industrial furnace operators in applications such as reheat furnaces, glass melt tanks, rotary kilns, and annealing furnaces....
(Temperature Sensing)
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Read our latest article in Steel Times International where our experts discuss how to reduce energy waste in an Electric Arc Furnace....
(Temperature Sensing)
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In this blog we explain how the NIR-B-2K thermal imager could reinforce the Cyclops C100L handheld, portable pyrometer temperature measurements in glass furnace operations...
(Temperature Sensing)
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Our engineering team has always been quite cautious about the cooling flows we state in our specifications on instruments designed for furnace imaging (for example for instruments like the...
(Temperature Sensing)
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In the demanding world of copper smelting, even incremental improvements in metal recovery translate to substantial gains in profitability and resource efficiency. The challenge lies in accurately...
(Temperature Sensing)
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It is often said that the three most important factors in producing a high-quality extrusion are temperature, temperature and temperature. The temperature of the billet (sometimes called a log), the...
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A steam methane reformer (SMR) operates near material temperature and pressure design limits, creating significant reliability challenges creep rupture and cracks caused by high pressures, temperature...
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Accurate temperature measurements is essential during the processing stages of liquid steel to ensure high product quality and optimise process efficiency....
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Slightly provocative title, I admit, but I have noticed an increase in the number of requests recently to replace skin thermocouples on high-temperature fired heaters with alternative technology. This...
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Optical fibre preforms are the starting material for manufacturing optical fibres....
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In automated foundry tapping processes, the temperature of liquid metals (steel/iron) is typically measured by sporadically dipping thermocouples into a tapping ladle. This is a dangerous process and...
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Solutions for the complex temperature measurement of aluminium....
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Many industrial processes involve flammable or explosive materials. These include the oil and gas, chemicals, coal and metals industries....
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Heat treatment is essential for the targeted influencing of important material and surface properties, such as softening a part, hardening its surface, or annealing stresses....
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As someone who is deeply involved in helping the petrochemical industry improve both safety and production yield, I know how crucial it is to optimise steam cracker furnaces....
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Accurate temperature measurement inside a furnace is never just about pointing an instrument and taking a reading. In real operating environments, surfaces change, backgrounds vary and conditions are...
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Most large-scale combustion processes need to measure the amount of particulate matter (PM) leaving their stack....
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Every warm or hot object emits infrared radiation. The radiated power P depends on the object's core temperature T and its surface emissivity e to The radiated power P is directly proportional to the...
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Temperature monitoring solutions can help in the transition to more sustainable methods of steelmaking, supporting decarbonisation in a number of ways....
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Rotary kilns play a pivotal role in various industries, including cement, lime production, iron ore pelletisation, waste incineration, and more. These cylindrical furnaces, lined with refractory...
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Get the answers to the top questions asked about temperature measurement in glass production...
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During discussions on thermal imaging of large furnaces/fired heaters, I get a lot of questions about the accuracy of thermal imaging cameras when measuring tube metal temperatures (TMTs). The answer...
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Furnace monitoring and diagnosis are crucial for hot-end industrial processes such as glass making, steel production, and the petrochemical industry....
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We have added a simple 'Emissivity and Background Correction Calculator' to our website, and produced what we hope is useful guidance, in response to the multiple requests for clarification from...
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In applications for non-contact temperature measurement, the term "HOT-SPOT measurement" is commonly used to not only recognize and measure "hot spots" or areas of high temperature, but also detect...
Using Transportable NIR-B-2K Imager for Thermal Surveys and Combustion Optimisation to Reduce Energy
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In this blog, We explain how the NIR-B-2K thermal imager could be used as a transportable device to reinforce thermal optimisation of furnaces and in-furnace thermal glass surveys that provide...
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An important factor for the boiler efficiency is the condition of the steam tubes in the heat exchanger. Fouling with ash and slag will insulate the tubes from the hot combustion gases and reduce the...
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An important factor for the boiler efficiency is the condition of the steam tubes in the heat exchanger. Fouling with ash and slag will insulate the tubes from the hot combustion gases and reduce the...
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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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AMETEK Land pyrometers are commonly used to capture highly accurate and reliable non-contact temperature measurement across several industries....
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Within many industries and applications, visible cameras are widely used for process monitoring. Even in security applications, visible cameras or special residual light amplifying cameras are used to...
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In industrial applications, typically non-contact pyrometers (spot temperature measurement devices), linescanners (profile line temperature measurement devices) or thermal imagers (image temperature...
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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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The AMETEK Land 4500 MkIII must be configured for the precise pathlength of the place where it will be installed. This blog explains why this is important, and what the various pathlength terms mean....
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Background radiation is a challenge for infrared temperature measurement in industrial furnaces, as it makes cool products appear hotter than they are...
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Dual Sensor Technology allows an analyzer employing electrochemical sensors to achieve high levels of accuracy and reliability by ensuring the sensors have time to recover from exposure to any...
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All objects emit infrared radiation, but some emit more than others. Emissivity is a measure of a material's ability to radiate energy....
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AMETEK Land's new SPOT+ pyrometer features a wide range of communications interfaces, including EtherNet/IP REST API and Modbus TCP/IP. This blog will describe the functions of the EtherNet/IP...
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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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One of the biggest challenges in furnace measurement, whether in reformers, crackers, or fired heaters, is deciding which wavelength is best suited to the application....
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Sir William Herschel determined the relative energy of sunlight by using a simple optical prism and passing sunlight through it. The typical rainbow colours appeared and at the end of the red visible...
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The 4500 MkIII opacity monitor from AMETEK Land is designed to give many years of reliable operation but sometimes breakdowns can happen. Many processes are not permitted to operate without a...
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Provided the raw materials are sustainably sourced, biomass fuels offer a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. However, these fuels present some problems that do not...
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Everyone knows that the opacity of a flue gas mixture cannot be negative, but opacity monitors still show negative readings. This article will explain the causes of the readings and some possible...
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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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The challenge is real when it comes to using two thermal imaging NIR-B-2K cameras on a container glass furnace. One camera cannot see everything! Ideally, having two thermal NIR borescopes, one at...
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The benefits of accurate real-time temperature measurement in a glass melt tank or furnace can be explained...
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Engineers and technicians are typically highly qualified within their fields. They know the applications and processes in detail and provide continuous support to optimise them....
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Historically, float glass furnaces relied on visual cameras placed on both the left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS) of the charging area to observe batch pile coverage and determine the...
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To answer this question, we first need to discuss the infrared temperature measurement behaviour of pyrometers, line-scanners and thermal imagers working at different spectral responses....