August 2018

Cutaway diagram of a hydraulic cylinder with callouts that show various seal locations
Cutaway diagram of a hydraulic cylinder with callouts that show various seal locations
Cutaway diagram of a hydraulic cylinder with callouts that show various seal locations
Cutaway diagram of a hydraulic cylinder with callouts that show various seal locations
Cutaway diagram of a hydraulic cylinder with callouts that show various seal locations
Bearings & Seals

Sealing the deal in hydraulic cylinders

Aug. 30, 2018
Consider application parameters and materials for optimized service life.
Under rapid-flow conditions, a wake forms behind the thermowell and generates vortices that rotate in opposite directions. These vortices are then shed, resulting in oscillating lift-and-drag forces that cause the unsupported stem to vibrate to the point of mechanical failure. All graphics courtesy of WIKA Instrument
Under rapid-flow conditions, a wake forms behind the thermowell and generates vortices that rotate in opposite directions. These vortices are then shed, resulting in oscillating lift-and-drag forces that cause the unsupported stem to vibrate to the point of mechanical failure. All graphics courtesy of WIKA Instrument
Under rapid-flow conditions, a wake forms behind the thermowell and generates vortices that rotate in opposite directions. These vortices are then shed, resulting in oscillating lift-and-drag forces that cause the unsupported stem to vibrate to the point of mechanical failure. All graphics courtesy of WIKA Instrument
Under rapid-flow conditions, a wake forms behind the thermowell and generates vortices that rotate in opposite directions. These vortices are then shed, resulting in oscillating lift-and-drag forces that cause the unsupported stem to vibrate to the point of mechanical failure. All graphics courtesy of WIKA Instrument
Under rapid-flow conditions, a wake forms behind the thermowell and generates vortices that rotate in opposite directions. These vortices are then shed, resulting in oscillating lift-and-drag forces that cause the unsupported stem to vibrate to the point of mechanical failure. All graphics courtesy of WIKA Instrument
Temperature Measurement

How to save thermowells from vortex-induced vibrations and mechanical fatigue

Aug. 27, 2018
These temperature-detecting devices are widely used across the manufacturing industries, but are prone to failure due to vortices.
The Nidec Motor Corporation team showed us their redesigned Titan 5000 frame at EASA 2018.
The Nidec Motor Corporation team showed us their redesigned Titan 5000 frame at EASA 2018.
The Nidec Motor Corporation team showed us their redesigned Titan 5000 frame at EASA 2018.
The Nidec Motor Corporation team showed us their redesigned Titan 5000 frame at EASA 2018.
The Nidec Motor Corporation team showed us their redesigned Titan 5000 frame at EASA 2018.
News & Reports

Optimization strategies produce efficiency and high quality

Aug. 23, 2018
Optimization strategies provide solutions that allow process plants to make the most of their operations, no matter the application.
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Food & Beverage

Separation technology saves brewery time, money and headaches

Aug. 20, 2018
With a centrifuge system, a Kentucky brewery was able to achieve more throughput by not allowing the brew to settle in fermenters.
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Flow Measurement

Quiz Corner: Weep/vent hole orientation in vertical pipe

Aug. 14, 2018
How should weep holes and vent holes of an orifice plate be oriented in a vertical pipe?

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Temperature Measurement

Multiparametric data analysis for smarter assets

Aug. 13, 2018
Optimization through analytics is the way of the future.
All graphics courtesy of Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
All graphics courtesy of Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
All graphics courtesy of Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
All graphics courtesy of Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
All graphics courtesy of Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
News & Reports

Exchange ideas at the 2018 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia

Aug. 8, 2018
TPS is known for its impact on several industries through two pathways: the technical program and the exhibition.
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure Measurement

Developments solve sensor problems in food and beverage industry

Aug. 6, 2018
Pressure sensors subject to CIP/SIP processes can suffer from condensation and drift. Recent advancements cure these problems.
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Flow Measurement

Application Corner: Spotting fume flow measurement problems

Aug. 2, 2018
The time it takes for people to recognize an error or oversight can be small or take decades.
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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Five methods for determining pump operating point

Aug. 1, 2018
Analyzing a pump operating point can help determine efficiency and reliability of a pump.