Temperature Measurement – Process Hack
Every process depends on temperature. Whether for control or upset determination, temperature is a critical entity. The traditional method for measuring temperature is a thermometer.…
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Why Can’t I Measure That? #ProccessHack
Do you ever have a process variable that you want to measure, but can’t because the process conditions don’t allow it? Is the pressure or…
Do You Suffer From Frozen Pipes?
This week I just realized something. It’s getting cold outside. This seems to happen every single year. Also, every single year I deny that it…
Document. Document. Document.
How do we make life easier on ourselves? We take shortcuts. We make systems. We find ways around the hard stuff without damaging the outcomes (most of the…
Petron PK 140 for Cleaning Open Gear Lube
How can I remove OGL buildup and contamination from open gearing, injectors, nozzles, and other lube system components while keeping production going? Viscous OGL…
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter Technology and Uses
Coriolis meters are used in many different industries including Food and beverage, chemical, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical. They are the most accurate commonly used…
Retractable Conveyor Belt Idler Frames
Replacing a conveyor belt idler roller is an ongoing, constant battle in industry. Jasper Engineering can help to reduce safety concerns, downtime, and more by…
Information on a Warman Pump Curve
Weir Minerals provides a wealth of information on Warman pump curves. Warman pump curves can be difficult to navigate if you are not familiar with…
How To: Measure pH
pH is one of the hardest measurements to get right in a process facility. It is affected by temperature. It uses glass sensors which can…
Expansion Joint Site Inspection Tours for Gas Turbine Power Plants
The challenges of gas turbine systems place special engineering demands on expansion joints as they work to help ensure the stability and reliability of the…
Basics of a Hydrocyclone
Hydrocyclones (also referred to as cyclones) are an efficient way to separate slurries. With no moving parts, they depend on the feed pressure, or velocity,…
DSS Knife Gate Valve Air Cylinder Application
Knife gate valves provide critical on-off isolation points in a piping system. What do you do if the valve does not close when you need…
Utilizing the Goodview Temperature Scanner to get Back to Work Safely
Going back into the office, to school, or to our favorite gym is something we’ve all been thinking about. However, as we adjust to this…
As Easy as Bluetooth – The SITRANS LR100 Series Radar Transmitters
The SITRANS LR100 series will expand your horizons and help you succeed with level applications you previously had to leave behind. The LR100, LR110,…
Conveyors – Why Replace a conventional exposed drive with a Rulmeca Motorized Pulley?
Conventional exposed conveyor drive systems typically include an external motor coupled to a gearbox or set of drive sheaves which in turn are connected to…
Increasing the Reliability of Over-Hung Fan Bearings
One of the most common issues that fan operators face is bearing failure due to excessive vibration and temperature. For an overhung fan, the typical…
Mercer Safety Relief Auto Seat Technology
Mercer Valve, located in Oklahoma City, OK is a 100% American Made / American Content safety relief valve manufacturer. They have multiple locations in the…
SKF Lincoln SL-V Injector Adjustment
For optimal component life, manufacturers require the delivery of precise lubricant volumes to equipment lubricant points on a regular schedule. The exact amount of lubricant required …
Methods of Measuring Solids Flow
If you are like me, you started your adventure into process measurement with measuring liquid and gas flows, temperatures, and pressures. I got very good…
Rotary Kiln Alignment Inspection
The purpose of a kiln alignment inspection is to precisely determine the drums positioning in plan and elevation view and detail the corrections required to…