How to calculate Thermocouple Temperature by measuring the output millivoltage

HOW TO DETERMINE TEMPERATURE BY MEASURING THE OUTPUT MILLIVOLTAGE OF A THERMOCOUPLE THERMOCOUPLE REFERENCE TABLES The N.I.S.T. (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is the U.S. standards setting agency. They…

Single Phase Earth Return System Advantages & Disadvantages

Generally in secondary distribution system, single phase two wire distribution system is generally followed. But for remote distribution systems in rural areas single phase ground return system has found economical.…

Voltage Control Methods at Distribution System

All the equipments connected to the power utility system is designed to be used within the voltage range. Voltage drop exist in each part of the system. Consumers who are…

Conductor Size Selection in Distribution Power System

In power distribution system both aluminium and ACSR are commonly used. Mostly aluminium conductors are used in the distribution system because of cheaper in cost. Some of the factors which…

Underground Cable Fault Identification Methods

If a fault occurs in the underground cable, it is essential that the type of the fault and location of the fault should be determined as quickly and accurately as…

Creepage Distance for Insulators in Substation

Creepage Distance for Insulators: The creepage distance for insulators is the shortest distance along the insulator surface between the metal parts at each end of the insulator. Creepage distance can…

Industrial Automation and Control Interview Questions

What is derating factor? The factor by which the ratings of component parts are reduced to provide additional safety margins in critical applications or when the parts are subjected to extreme…

P&ID Guidelines for Storage Tanks

Storage tanks of various kinds are used to store process fluids of various types, under different process conditions. But the basic arrangement remains roughly the same for different types of…

Basics of DP Level Measurement

Level the parameters that exist in virtually every industrial process, there are many ways to measure the level, the simplest is to use the sight glass. By using a sight…

P&ID Guidelines for Separator Vessels

3 phase separators are commonly used in upstream oil and gas industry to separate oil, gas and water stream coming from the oil wells. This typical P&ID arrangement can be…