A surprising 62% of lubrication professionals rely on some type of viscometer for oil analysis. Understanding viscometers and their working principles matters greatly to anyone involved in fluid quality control in industries of all types. Viscometers are scientific instruments that measure fluid viscosity by monitoring flow under controlled conditions. Several options exist at the time […]
Rotameter flow meters stand among the most widely used and installed flow meters globally. These devices have measured fluid flow reliably for more than 100 years. Karl Kueppers’ 1908 invention continues to deliver dependable measurements without power requirements and maintains accuracy rates between 1.6% and 5%. Understanding the basic differences between variable area flow meters
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FMCW radar technology delivers measurement accuracy of ±1mm and ensures reliability in industrial level measurement applications. The numbers tell a compelling story – FMCW radar’s sensitivity surpasses traditional pulsed radar transmitters by more than 30 times. Continuous wave radar technology has changed industrial production over the last several years. FMCW radar’s working principle uses Frequency
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Radar level transmitters are widely used in industrial applications for accurate, non-contact measurement of liquids and solids. However, proper understanding of installation, configuration, and signal interpretation is essential to achieve reliable results. This article offers a complete knowledge overview to help new users understand how to install and use radar level instruments effectively. 1. Avoid
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Level sensors have changed industrial operations over the last several years. This change is evident in food and beverage, medical, automotive, and agriculture sectors. These vital components have evolved by a lot. Many processes that needed expensive equipment are now possible with innovative, economical technologies. Level sensors (also known as level switches or probes) monitor
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Radar measurement technology has revolutionized flow and level metering over the last several years, becoming a radar measurement breakthrough for industries that need precise liquid monitoring. Our research found that there was a way to measure flow without any contact, which works perfectly when sediments are present or when sensors can’t be placed in the
The flow rate and pressure relationship formula helps us understand how fluids move through piping systems. We see this relationship every day, but its practical implications can be tricky to understand. The flow rate connects directly to the square root of pressure difference. This means tiny changes in pressure can affect fluid movement through pipes
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PSIG is a term you’ve probably seen while checking your tire pressure or using industrial equipment. Many people see this measurement but don’t know its exact meaning. PSI measures force applied to a square inch of area. PSIG takes this measurement a step further by showing pressure above or below the local atmospheric pressure. Your
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The difference between absolute vs gauge pressure is vital for anyone who works with pressure measurements in industrial settings. Using these pressure references incorrectly can lead to measurement errors of about 1 bar. These errors could cause system failures or give you wrong readings. Engineers and technicians often find this basic concept challenging. You measure
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Thermocouple calibration might look like a small detail in your industrial processes. But here’s something you should know – type K thermocouples can drift more than 10°C after just a few hundred hours at high temperatures. This is a big deal as it means that your critical systems could fail catastrophically when they don’t get
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