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Tough slurry processes require quality measurements

In industries such as metals and mining, pulp and paper, and oil and gas, advanced mag meters offer solutions for challenging slurry applications.

Quiz Corner: Steam flow measurement with vortex shedding flowmeter

In this example, steam flow measurement is relatively steady until a sudden electrical outage occurs and trips all of the boilers. The operators restart the boilers approximately 15 minutes later. How do you expect the steam flow measurement to react between the trip and the restart?

Application Corner: Measuring downward flow, part 4

Often, an initial analysis of a given downward flowing piping geometry would indicate that the pipe remains full of liquid. However, measurement errors of 10% to 50% during operation can paint another picture.

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

Accurate level and flow measurements help terminals reconcile products and minimize losses.

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Coriolis meters keep the beer flowing

In this case study, a Belgium brewery installs the world’s first underground beer pipeline with top priority on quality and innovative measurement solutions.

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Quiz Corner: Measuring mass flow

Which of the following flowmeters can measure 0 to 100 kg/min of liquid flow?

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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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?

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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?

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.

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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.