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Quiz Corner: Location of differential pressure flow transmitter for gas service
Where and how should a differential pressure flow transmitter be located for gas service?
Dec 10th, 2019
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Application Corner: Natural gas flow measurement: Energy flow
Dec 9th, 2019
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Demanding applications bring change to the flowmeter industry
Dec 3rd, 2019
Coupling digital technology with easy installation allows instruments to be installed widely across process plants.
Using digital instrumentation to transition to a digital-enabled plant
Nov 12th, 2019
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Application Corner: Measuring gravity flow
Nov 8th, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Measuring feed flow to a chemical reactor
Nov 4th, 2019
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Tough slurry processes require quality measurements
Oct 16th, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Steam flow measurement with vortex shedding flowmeter
Oct 7th, 2019
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Application Corner: Measuring downward flow, part 4
Oct 1st, 2019
Figure 1. Terminals can achieve zero loss with improvements in instrumentation and terminal management software. All images courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Achieving zero loss at oil and gas terminals
Sep 9th, 2019
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Coriolis meters keep the beer flowing
Sep 3rd, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Measuring mass flow
Aug 29th, 2019
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Application Corner: Measuring downward flow, part 3
Under no flow conditions in downward flow, the pressure actually increases through the flowmeter as a result of static pressure due to decreasing elevation.
Aug 22nd, 2019
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Flowmeter diagnostics optimize production in process plants
The benefits of online diagnostic data collection include improved personnel safety, time savings and reduced costs.
Jul 29th, 2019
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Application Corner: Measuring under vacuum, part 2
Normally, liquid will flow downward by gravity. However, when a vacuum is applied to a vessel, liquid may flow upward from below — like drinking through a straw.
Jul 17th, 2019
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Market Updates: Projected growth in process instrumentation and automation industry; global flowmeter market
Market Updates: MCAA market forecast projects PI&A industry to be $17 billion by 2023; Flow Research study projects global flowmeter market to approach $8.85 billion by 2023
Jul 2nd, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Installation of straight run requirements upstream and downstream of a flowmeter
What is the rule of thumb for the amount of straight run required upstream and downstream of a flowmeter?
Jul 1st, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Location of differential pressure flow transmitter for liquid service
Where and how should a differential pressure flow transmitter be located for liquid service?
May 30th, 2019
Figure 1. Orifice plate meters. All images courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions
Using orifice plate flowmeters to their full potential in flow applications
Choosing the right specifications and using diagnostics can enhance the performance of orifice meters.
May 22nd, 2019
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Application Corner: Natural gas flow measurement, part 2
Accurate flow measurement entails a larger magnitude of compensation for pressure and/or temperature.
May 20th, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Orifice plate flowmeter location
What is the proper tap location for an orifice plate flowmeter?
May 2nd, 2019
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Application Corner: Natural gas flow measurement
The heating value of actual natural gas at a given location could be different from a typical NAESB natural gas heating value by as much as a few percent.
Apr 29th, 2019
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The importance of accurate flow measurement in industrial processes
Effective measurement systems are contingent upon understanding the uncertainty and performance required for a given application.
Apr 16th, 2019
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Quiz Corner: Flow error from expected temperature fluctuations
A flowmeter that measures velocity is designed to measure the flow of a gas whose temperature is controlled within 3°C of its setpoint of 27°C. What is the approximate flow error resulting from the expected temperature fluctuation?
Mar 29th, 2019
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Application Corner: Chemical composition of natural gas
The physical properties of natural gas such as its density, heat content and thermal properties can be different and vary over time.
Mar 21st, 2019
Figure 1. Built-in diagnostic tools make data collection and analysis easier. All images courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions
Advanced wiring technologies for Coriolis flowmeters
Two-wire Coriolis flowmeters with diagnostics are now a viable option for many facilities including chemical plants, refineries and power generation stations.
Mar 20th, 2019