process measurement

Basic Facts about 4-20 mA current loop in Process Instrumentation

The 4-20 mA current loop, like the one shown in the diagram below is a typical way of transmitting sensor…

2 months ago

How a Bubbler Device is used for Level Measurement

An often utilized technique of indirectly measuring a liquid level is to measure the hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of…

6 months ago

Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors: Principle of Operation & Applications

As the name suggests these sensors employs fiber optics technology to function. A fiber optic sensor generally guides light to…

6 months ago

Standards Used in Measurements & Their Classifications

For anyone performing a measurement using a particular instrument, it usually matters to know whether the instrument is calibrated or…

6 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…

7 months ago

What are Virtual Instruments?

Virtual instruments (VI) are instruments based on computer software whose controls and displays are presented on a computer screen and…

8 months ago

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…

9 months ago

Types of Load Cells and How Do They Work?

In the vast landscape of industrial measurement, load cells play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of…

9 months ago

Installation Considerations of an Orifice Plate Flow Sensor

If a constriction is placed in a pipe as shown in figure 1 below, the flow must be higher through…

1 year ago

Key factors to consider when selecting flowmeters

Selecting the right flow measuring instrument for a given flow application can be a challenging task given the numerous measurement…

2 years ago