instrumentation

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…

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Control Valve Selection Guide

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

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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…

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Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioners: Function & Features

Valve positioners are motion-control devices that are made in such a way to actively compare valve stem position against the…

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Instrument Grounding: General Guidelines

Specific attention must be paid to instrument grounding, especially where field instruments are connected to a computer or microprocessor based…

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Function Generator: Features & Applications

Features of Function Generators A function generator is a signal source that can produce different types of waveforms as its…

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Selecting a Pressure Reducing Regulator: Key Parameters to Consider

A pressure reducing regulator is used in many industrial applications. In this article, we look at key parameters that must…

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Valve Positioners: Function & Types

Basic Features of a Positioner Pneumatically operated valves depend on a positioner to take an input signal from the process…

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Directional Control Valves: Function & Principle of Operation

Directional control valves are used to regulate the flow rate of hydraulic fluid; they are also utilized in pneumatic systems…

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Instrument Manifolds: Function & Types

An instrument manifold also referred to as a valve manifold includes manual valves to isolate and equalize pressure from the…

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