May 2018

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News & Reports

Process automation is key to continuous improvement

May 31, 2018
Manage operations remotely and with actionable data.
Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation
Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation
Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation
Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation
Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation
Valves & Actuators

Predicting control valve cavitation damage

May 29, 2018
While no standard exists, several methods can help operators.
Minimizing the risk of overfills involves many independent protection layers. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solution
Minimizing the risk of overfills involves many independent protection layers. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solution
Minimizing the risk of overfills involves many independent protection layers. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solution
Minimizing the risk of overfills involves many independent protection layers. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solution
Minimizing the risk of overfills involves many independent protection layers. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solution
Level Measurement

Level measurement technology for overfill prevention systems

May 21, 2018
How to make the appropriate selection for each application’s different challenges.
Hazardous-duty pump. All graphics courtesy of Cole-Parmer
Hazardous-duty pump. All graphics courtesy of Cole-Parmer
Hazardous-duty pump. All graphics courtesy of Cole-Parmer
Hazardous-duty pump. All graphics courtesy of Cole-Parmer
Hazardous-duty pump. All graphics courtesy of Cole-Parmer
Pumps, Motors & Drives

Increase peristaltic pump safety by using the right tubing

May 10, 2018
Material compatibility, pressure, temperature and size are important.

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Flow Measurement

Quiz Corner: Magnetic flowmeter accuracy statements

May 8, 2018
Which of the following forms describe how the accuracy of a magnetic flowmeter would typically be expressed?
Fabrice Leclercq presenting TrendMiner at the OSIsoft Global User Conference. All graphics courtesy of TrendMiner
Fabrice Leclercq presenting TrendMiner at the OSIsoft Global User Conference. All graphics courtesy of TrendMiner
Fabrice Leclercq presenting TrendMiner at the OSIsoft Global User Conference. All graphics courtesy of TrendMiner
Fabrice Leclercq presenting TrendMiner at the OSIsoft Global User Conference. All graphics courtesy of TrendMiner
Fabrice Leclercq presenting TrendMiner at the OSIsoft Global User Conference. All graphics courtesy of TrendMiner
Oil & Gas

Improving operations with advanced analytics

May 7, 2018
Refining and chemicals facility lowers costs and improves energy efficiency and safety.
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Leonid Eremeychuk/iStock
Level Measurement

Letter to the Editor: Alternative to guided wave radar for desalter applications

May 4, 2018
Over the years, many different measurement technologies have been used to determine the oil/water interface level in separation vessels.
Figure 1. Flowmeter for steam measurement. All graphics courtesy of Flow Research
Figure 1. Flowmeter for steam measurement. All graphics courtesy of Flow Research
Figure 1. Flowmeter for steam measurement. All graphics courtesy of Flow Research
Figure 1. Flowmeter for steam measurement. All graphics courtesy of Flow Research
Figure 1. Flowmeter for steam measurement. All graphics courtesy of Flow Research
Flow Measurement

Thermal and vortex flowmeters improve efficiency in energy management

May 1, 2018
The technology continues to grow with frequent advancements.