Managing thermal expansion in liquid level measuring is a common issue in refinery and chemical applications that put level gauges outside the vessel or tank. In this configuration, the gauge is exposed to atmospheric conditions that may affect the temperature of the …
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Diaphragm Breach: When Did That Happen?
Chi-Che Ma | PressureDiaphragm breach: When did that happen? Sanitary industries, such as biotechnical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage, are highly regulated to make certain processes comply with extremely strict hygienic requirements. To support operations and ensure …
Pressure Gauge Readings in psi for Industrial and Processing Applications
Hardy Orzikowski | PressurePressure gauge readings come in a variety of international units. In most of North America, psi (pounds per square inch) is the standard unit of pressure measurement. Industrial processes and scientific laboratories rely on gauges reading in psi to measure relative …
Isolation Valve Design: Repair Dual Level Gauges without Downtime
Patrick McGrath | LevelBecause even the highest quality instruments eventually fail, process plants typically have redundant measurement devices for mission critical applications such as for process vessels. A dual level gauge, which includes both a magnetic level indicator (MLI) and a …
The Impact of Fluoride on Pressure Gauges and Diaphragm Seals
Chi-Che Ma | PressureFluoride is added to drinking water in many areas as an important nutrient for the health of human teeth. Too much fluoride in the water, however, can lead to corrosion of pipes or equipment, including sensitive pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and diaphragm …





