How to Calculate Transmitter Performance and Calibration Frequency?
The overall performance of the transmitter is defined by the Total Probable Error (TPE). TPE is the accuracy of the instrument in installed/actual conditions. Transmitter Calibration Frequency TPE is made…
Instrument Cable Voltage Drop
Sizing of instrument cable should be performed to ensure that instrument device such as solenoid valve and its cabling works properly. There are two factors that should be checked i.e.…
Valve Safety Factor
During designing an actuated valve, instrument engineer shall concern to valve safety factor which is a ratio between “torque produced by an actuator” to “torque required by a valve to actuate…
How to Choose a Brass Cable Gland Manufacturer?
Cable gland is a device used to connect and secure the electrical cables attached to major equipment. Among all other metals, Brass is considered the conventional metal for the manufacturing…
Orifice Flowmeter Rangeability
The orifice flow meter only allows 3:1 rangeability to maintain accuracy. It is the most used flow measurement device in oil & gas plants.
How to Configure an Alarm in InTouch SCADA?
Alarms are used to give a warning message or to alert us to do something about it. Learn how to configure an alarm in InTouch SCADA software. Likewise, In industries,…
How much Pressure is applied to Inclined Water Manometer?
Inclined Water Manometer Question 1: How much pressure, in inches of water column, is being applied to this inclined water manometer to displace water 5 inches along the length of…
Industrial Flame Detectors
A flame detector is a fire detector that uses optical sensors to detect it. Here it is emphasized that the flame detector is used to detect the presence of fire,…
Calculate Hydraulic Pressure of a Process Vessel
A process called delayed coking is used in the oil refining industry to convert heavy oils and tars into higher-valued petroleum products. A process vessel called a coke drum has…
Will PLCs become obsolete?
Will PLCs become obsolete, or phase out few years down the line? Recently you must be hearing a lot about Industry 4.0. The use of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence,…
