Product Guides
NAMUR NE43 for Pressure Transmitters: Fault Current vs Measurement Saturation
NAMUR NE43 separates failure signals from pressure readings in an analog current loop. At saturation, the transmitter has reached its set output…
4–20 mA Pressure Transmitter Loop Power Budget: Supply Voltage, Cable Drop and Input Burden
A 4-20 mA loop power budget checks whether enough voltage remains at a pressure transmitter after the cable, receiving input and series…
Eccentric Plug Valves for Slurry and Abrasive Media: An Engineer’s Selection Guide
Every six months the maintenance crew at the Mesa Verde wastewater reclamation plant found themselves back at the same pair of ball…
Miniature Pressure Transmitter Applications: A Complete Guide for Engineers and Integrators
Marcus’s portable dialysis machine required a pressure transmitter that could be installed within a case smaller than a smartphone, and still retain…
Three-Way Valve Mixing vs Diverting: A Process Automation Engineer’s Guide
The engineer who commissioned the project entered the mechanical room and immediately detected the sound. A sharp, rhythmic chatter echoed through the…
Linear vs. Rotary Electric Control Valves: Which One Does Your Lab Need?
Dr. Sarah Chen observed her PCR thermal cycler breakdown for the third time during one week. The temperature changes during the annealing…
Single Seat vs Double Seat vs Sleeve Valves: Engineer’s Selection Guide
The Riverside Medical Center maintenance team discovered an operational issue when their power expenses increased by 23 percent during a single three-month…
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Control Valves in HVAC Systems
The intelligence of modern HVAC systems depends on their final control elements. The building automation system (BAS) and energy management platform of…
Flow Meter Turndown Ratio: What It Is and How to Use It
The flow meter specifications require testing at peak flow rates which represent the maximum flow rates that the system will experience throughout…
Choosing Valve Actuators: Electric vs. Pneumatic for Automation
The selection process for valve actuator systems in industrial automation operations needs to be performed because this decision impacts both system efficiency…
The Impact of Temperature Transmitters on Process Consistency
Temperature is a vital measurement requirement that industrial sectors use in manufacturing facilities, food processing plants, and pharmaceutical production sites. The operation…
Selecting the Right Electric Ball Valve for Miniature Systems
The valve selection process requires you to choose a valve that meets your system’s specific operational requirements, whether you work with medical…
