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  • January 2020

    • January 2020

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    Flow Measurement

    Quiz Corner: Orifice plate flow measurement system performance

    David W. Spitzer
    Feb. 7, 2020
    What is the approximate performance of the orifice plate flow measurement system at 20% of flow?
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    Closeup of hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment where proper surface finish is critical for a long service life.
    Bearings & Seals

    Boosting performance in hydraulic systems with alternative coatings

    Beth Figliulo
    Feb. 5, 2020
    Taking a holistic approach to sealing solutions in hydraulic systems using chrome alternatives helps engineers achieve optimum function.
    Courtesy of Amin Almasi
    An example of a ventilation installation for an industrial application.
    Industry Applications

    The flow of air and water in HVAC and ventilation systems

    Amin Almasi
    Feb. 3, 2020
    Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems require proper flow management in chemical processing, pharmaceutical and food processing facilities.
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    Flow Measurement

    Application Corner: Measuring gravity flow, part 2

    David W. Spitzer
    Jan. 29, 2020
    In this example, the total pressure drop associated with the flowmeter and control valve is greater than the available head in the liquid separator.
    Courtesy of AutomationDirect and Helix Water District
    Figure 1. Helix Water District realized benefits by standardizing on AutomationDirect products and best programming practices for this new pump station, and the team applied similar concepts to retrofitted stations.
    Process Control & Automation

    Case Study: Standardization of automation practices improves operations at water utility

    David Reagan
    Jan. 29, 2020
    A utility standardized and defined best practices for its applications, improving operations while saving time and money.

    More content from January 2020

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    Figure 1. It can be difficult and expensive to acquire data from remote pumping stations.
    Process Control & Automation

    How MQTT is advancing automation and control

    Josh Eastburn
    Jan. 27, 2020
    For industrial automation and control projects, engineers can incorporate the MQTT communications protocol to realize IIoT benefits.
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    Resources

    AHR EXPO showcases HVACR technology

    Jan. 23, 2020
    AHR Expo will be held Feb. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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    Delivering a hands-on learning experience, the Performance Learning Platform provides access to a wide breadth of Emerson’s latest process technology.
    Process Control & Automation

    Q&A: Offering the latest training on automation technologies helps upskill the workforce

    Jan. 23, 2020
    Flow Control speaks with Mike Brouse, manager of global workforce development with Emerson’s Educational Services, about the skills gap, its challenges and opportunities.
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    Instrumentation & Measurement

    Instrumentation for natural gas

    Joseph Zulick
    Jan. 16, 2020
    The latest instrumentation for natural gas continues to improve monitoring and safety, decrease downtime and provide better data analytics.