instrumentation and control

Photoelectric Pressure Transducer Operation

The photoelectric pressure transducer uses a phototube and a light source (either a stable source of light or ac modulated…

10 months ago

Key Technologies used in Automobile Navigation Systems

Automobile navigation systems are essentially tools that aid the drivers in locating their destination. Modern automobile navigation systems are based…

11 months ago

Steam Conditioning Valves – Features, Advantages & Applications

The Work of Steam Conditioning Valves & Why they are used in Industrial Processes Typically in an industrial set up,…

11 months ago

Steam Traps – Basic Features, Types & Applications

A steam trap is a control valve whose basic function is to allow condensate to flow, while preventing the passage…

11 months ago

Electronic IC Temperature Sensors

Electronic IC temperature sensors are specialized integrated circuits that are used for sensing temperatures in the -55° C to +150°C…

11 months ago

CAMAC (IEEE-583) Modular Instrumentation Standard

The IEEE-583, IEEE-595, and IEEE 596 CAMAC (Computer Aided Measurement and Control) standards define a hardware and data transmission system…

11 months ago

Testing, Pre-commissioning & Plant Commissioning Requirements

Introduction A new installation must be fully tested to ensure that the equipment is in full working order prior to…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago

Control Valve Selection Guide

Valves are manual or automatic fluid controlling elements in a piping system; in other words, valves isolate, switch, and control…

11 months ago

Volume Booster: Function, Operation & Application

Function of a Volume Booster A volume booster is a device that amplifies or boosts the volume of air supplied…

11 months ago