How Capacitive Probes are Used to Measure Level

Capacitive probes can be used to measure the depth of liquids and solids. A rod, normally coated with PVC or PTFE, is inserted into the tank and the capacitance measured to the tank wall. The capacitance has two components C… Read more

What is the Function of a Steam Desuperheater?

Whereas superheated steam offers an excellent source of energy for mechanical power generation, in most cases, steam at greatly reduced temperatures, near saturation, proves a more desirable commodity especially for most heat-transfer applications. Precise temperature control is required to enhance … Read more

Instrument Piping Systems Installation Guidelines

The right installation ensures the long term instrument system reliability. In this article we look at the general guidelines for the installation of instrument piping systems.

Piping Systems/Tubing Runs

Before we can proceed, it is important to state the difference … Read more

What is Calibration of the Sensor?

Calibration of the sensor is the relationship between the physical measurement variable input and the signal variable output for that specific sensor. Typically, a sensor or an entire instrument system is calibrated by providing a known physical input to the … Read more