Instrumentation Design

Calculate Flow Coefficient Kv of Solenoid Valve
  • Solenoid Valve

Calculate Flow Coefficient Kv of Solenoid Valve

Flow Coefficient Kv Definition Kv-value: Amount of flow (m3/hour) of water of 20°C in a valve with a pressure loss…

5 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design
  • Temperature Measurement

Thermowell Design Guidelines

When fluid flows past a thermowell inserted into a pipe or duct, vorticies form at both sides of the well. These vorticies…

6 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

5 Most Common Mistakes When Specifying Valves

As the old saying goes, "If you have enough time to do something over again, you had enough time to…

6 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design
  • Switches

Pull Up and Pull Down Switch Circuits

Switches are simplest of all input devices. The Digital Input Card monitors the two states of the switch by measuring the…

6 years ago
  • Control Systems
  • Instrumentation Design

Switch or Transmitter

For decades, process instrumentation specifiers have faced the decision whether to use a switch or a continuous transmitter for a…

6 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

Why Valve Type Matters ? Poppet vs Spool Valves

Poppet vs. Spool Valves, Why Valve Type Matters When selecting 2-Way and 3-Way valves for your pneumatic circuit, be sure…

8 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

Solenoid Operated Valves and Latching Valves

Solenoid Operated Valves and Latching Valves Looking For a Way to Reduce Energy Usage in Your Fluid Handling Application? Consider…

7 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

Pressure Control Valves vs Pressure Regulators

Pressure Control Valves vs Pressure Regulators: What is the Difference & Where Are They Used? The Difference Pressure Control Valves…

5 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

Difference Between a Flow Control & a Needle Valve

The terms Flow Control & Needle Valve are often interchanged resulting in confusion when it comes to product selection.  The…

7 years ago
  • Instrumentation Design

How to Select a Pneumatic Manifold

Consider These 6 Elements When Selecting A Pneumatic Manifold Manifolds provide a convenient junction point for the distribution of fluids…

5 years ago