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    Guided Radar

    Level measurement with time domain reflectometry guided radar offers advantages

    Gilles Knobloch
    May 24, 2021
    TDR level instruments have several advantages over other non-contact radar options, especially for tanks with a horizontal cylinder shape and in environments with heavy steam ...
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    Flow Measurement

    Quiz Corner: Coriolis mass flowmeter orientation for liquid applications, part 3

    May 18, 2021
    Which of the following orientations can be used to install a Coriolis mass flowmeter to measure the mass flow of a liquid in a vertical pipe flowing down?
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    Figure 1: Typical test setup for insulation resistance.
    Sensors

    How and when to perform periodic verification or calibration of temperature sensors

    Bill Bergquist
    May 16, 2021
    Following these guidelines will ensure accurate and repeatable output from your PRTs and keep your process in control.
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    Instrumentation & Measurement

    Product Focus: Sensors and monitoring

    May 11, 2021
    New products from SpectraSensors, MSA Safety, and NewTek Sensors.
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    Figure 1: Instrument manifolds provide isolation, venting and equalization for various types of pressure measurement applications.
    Pressure Measurement

    Reimagining the instrument manifold for greater reliability

    Brandon Haschke
    May 10, 2021
    A better manifold keeps process fluid from damaging the pressure transmitter while still ensuring it gives accurate pressure readings.

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    Flow Measurement

    Product Focus: Flow and pressure management

    May 4, 2021
    New products from Emerson, FCI, and Proportion-Air.
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    Instrumentation & Measurement

    Application Corner: Allocating costs for sewage districts

    David W. Spitzer
    May 3, 2021
    The previous year’s flow from the first sewage district could be calculated by summing the flows measured through each of the four flowmeters during the previous year.
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    Figure 1: Since ultrasonic flowmeters do not have any moving parts, they have become a compelling choice for end users seeking to replace mechanical-type flowmeters.
    Flowmeters

    Advancing ultrasonic flowmeters through continued innovation

    Cheryl Ades Anspach
    May 3, 2021
    Ongoing technology advancements have improved the accuracy and versatility of ultrasonic flowmeters, making them an effective solution for measuring volumetric flow in the most...
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    Commissioning
    Instrumentation & Measurement

    Effective instrument commissioning enables seamless project startups

    Ryan Williams
    April 26, 2021
    Finishing a major project on time and on budget could potentially depend on putting the best digital tools in the hands of highly skilled people.