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The pneumatic recorder

Introduction The pneumatically operated recorder is still used today, particularly in remote locations.  It does...

PROGRAMMING LOGIC DEVICES (PLC)

Introduction A digitally operating electronic apparatus which uses a programming memory for the internal storage...

Basics of Thermistor – Advantages and Disadvantages

A thermistor is a semiconductor device formed from metal oxides. thermistors are used in many...

Level Measurement Errors

 INTRODUCTION There are many methods to measure level of a system or a tank (Direct...

Basics of Relays

INTRODUCTION A relay is an electrically operated switch. Relays are a remote control electrical switch that...

BASIC CONTROL PRINCIPLES

 INTRODUCTION Control of the processes in the plant is an essential part of the plant...

Basics of Hart Communicator

Introduction HART is a master-slave communication protocol  , which means that during normal operation, each  slave (field device) communication is...

Basics of Vortex flowmeter

Vortex flowmeter is a differential pressure measuring flowmeter which can measure both liquid and...

VALVE STEM PACKING REPLACEMENT METHOD

VALVE STEM PACKING The purpose of valve packing is to prevent leakage.  In a typical...

Working of control valve

Introduction The control valve is a controlled device that regulates the flow of a liquid...

Flow Measurement Errors

Introduction While measuring flow, errors can be obtained some of the errors are due to...

Thermal mass flowmeter

What are Mass flowmeters? A Mass flowmeter measures the amount of fluid pass through the...