Resistance thermometers are one of the most accurate and reliable methods for monitoring temperatures in industrial processes, especially sanitary processes. Resistance temperature detectors (RTD) operate on the principle that the electrical resistance of metals varies …
A basic pressure measuring device needs to be in contact with the media in a pipe, tubing or tank to determine the pressure. This technology works great for many applications; however, direct contact with hot or corrosive media can lead to damage or even destruction …
Reopening a mothballed plant offers a cost-effective alternative to new construction, but only if the overall structure is in good condition and major equipment is in good working order. It makes economic sense particularly if the plant's original design was flexible …
An old nursery rhyme begins with the verse, “for the want of a nail.” Hard as it might be to believe, this fable has a lesson to teach about plant downtime and production efficiency. The rhyme offers a sequence of events involving a nail, a horseshoe, a horse, a …
The adage that “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link” works in many situations. In industrial applications, improper maintenance of electronic pressure sensors can cause heavy equipment to fail. Because pressure sensors tend to be installed deep …
