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Quiz Corner: Coriolis mass flowmeter orientation for vapor applications, part 2

David W. Spitzer

Jan. 11, 2022

Which of the following orientations can be used to install a Coriolis mass flowmeter to measure the mass flow of a condensable vapor in a vertical pipe flowing up?

Figure 1: This filter cart has an internally plumbed particle counter to display ISO/SAE counts and temperature. This allows for real-time monitoring and verification of lubricant integrity during equipment installations and servicing.

Instrumentation & Measurement

Maximize machinery life with lubrication and IIoT

Ian Miller

Jan. 4, 2022

Instrumentation such as sensors, differential pressure switches and flowmeters should be considered when evaluating ways to leverage IIoT for lubrication management.

Analyzers can help plants improve safety, process control and quality assurance. © 2021 Swagelok

Instrumentation & Measurement

Maximizing return on investment from your process analyzer

Karim Mahraz

Dec. 20, 2021

Process analyzers are a significant monetary investment, but they have major potential to improve production outputs and reduce downtime.

Measurement

Radar versus ultrasonic sensors: Fit-for-purpose technology

Scott Peterson

Dec. 15, 2021

In this Q&A, Endress+Hauser's Scott Peterson compares the advantages and disadvantages to help find the best solution for reliable level measurement.

Flowmeters

Application Corner: Improper ruler placement causes flowmeter error

David W. Spitzer

Dec. 14, 2021

In this continued series, findings indicated that the transmitter zero was significantly out of adjustment.

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Figure 1: Multivariable insertion vortex flowmeter on a steam line. Photo by Kay Gibbs Photography.

Measurement

Utilizing multivariable measurement

Ryan Bennett

Dec. 7, 2021

Reduce installation and maintenance costs while gaining process insights.

One important performance indicator is the repeatability of a device.

Flowmeters

General principles of flowmeter calibration

Harry Clark

Nov. 30, 2021

For flowmeters, there are considerations such as accuracy, repeatability, methods of calibration and calibration fluid to ensure a correct and transferable calibration is performed...

Flowmeters

Meeting challenges for deep-sea gas production

Svein Eirik Monge

Nov. 23, 2021

Subsea flowmeter solutions can help mitigate risks before they become severe.

Flowmeters

Case Study: Flowmeters improve grease separation and recovery for food processor

AW-Lake

Nov. 12, 2021

To improve the accuracy of the separation process, the food company replaced level detection units with Coriolis flowmeters.