Micro-impulse Level Transmitter Principle
Levelflex is a "downward-looking" time-of-flight system, which measures the distance from the probe mounting (top of silo) to the material level. An electrical pulse is launched and guided down the…
Advantages & Disadvantages of Level Measurement Systems
Here we discuss about Advantages & Disadvantages of Level Measurement Systems like sight glass, ultrasonic level transmitters, float level measurement, Displacer level instruments, Pressure based level measurement. Advantages & Disadvantages of…
Latest ProfiBus Questions and Answers
ProfiBus Questions and Answers What happens if the PROFIBUS cable has a short-circuit? A short-circuit at the PROFIBUS cable can disturb a data communication in the particular segment. The devices…
Load Cell Design
When your application needs to measure static or quasi-static loads, forces or weights, you would need to use a load cell. A load cell is a device that converts the applied…
Shunt Calibration of a Strain Gauge Load Cell
Shunt calibration is the known electrical unbalancing of a strain gauge bridge by means of a fixed resistor that is placed, or “shunted,” across one leg of the bridge. The…
Instrumentation Engineering Standards Questions & Answers
What does “ATEX” stand for? “ATEX” is a French acronym meaning “Atmosphere Explosible”, and encompasses a series of standards pertaining to equipment and personnel within hazardous locations. What does “Zone…
Process Control Instrumentation Quiz
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U-tube Manometer with equal & unequal limb types
This is the most simple and precise device used for the measurement of pressure. It consists of a transparent tube constructed in the form of an elongated 'U', and partially…
Different Types of Control Valve Actuators
Fail Open (Spring-to-Open, Air-to-Close) The actuator is spring-to-open, air-to-close type. Operation is via a normally closed 3 way, 2 position (3/2) solenoid valve. When the solenoid is energized, valve closes…
Robotic Instrumentation Objective Questions
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