Radar level meters are often the go-to choice for a wide range of measurement scenarios due to their excellent adaptability. However, when faced with a variety of antenna types—such as rod, water drop, horn, parabolic, planar, guided wave, and sleeve antennas—choosing the right one can be daunting. This article compares different types of antennas based […]
In chemical and process industries, instrumentation often operates under challenging high-temperature conditions — such as medium-pressure steam, thermal oil, or crystallizing process fluids. These environments demand not only reliable measurement and control performance but also effective thermal management. Temperature, pressure, and level instruments must remain accurate, while their electronic components stay within safe limits. This
Flow meters are the backbone of modern industrial automation and process control. Whether in chemical production, water treatment, or oil and gas transmission, precise flow measurement ensures safety, product quality, and cost efficiency.However, even the most advanced flow meters drift over time due to wear, temperature stress, and process conditions.Establishing proper calibration intervals is therefore
When a tank ruptures or a fire breaks out in a refinery, it’s often not the first firefighting crew that decides whether the blaze is contained—it’s the low concrete wall standing quietly around the tank.That wall, known as a fire dike or bund wall, is the last line of defense protecting workers, the environment, and
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Wastewater treatment is a critical process for ensuring that water discharged into the environment meets environmental regulations and is safe for reuse or discharge. Efficient treatment requires real-time monitoring and precise control of various water quality parameters. This is where sensors come into play. Sensors used in wastewater treatment help automate processes, ensuring high-quality effluent
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1. The Debate: IIoT vs. DCS — Rivalry or Reinvention? A recent trending article claimed that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will “replace DCS and lead the era of Industrial Revolution 5.0.”It reignited a long-standing argument in the automation community — can IIoT truly replace the Distributed Control System (DCS)? Supporters of this view
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The monthly report should focus on five key dimensions:Work Achievements – Problem Analysis – Risk & Solution – Capability Improvement – Next Month Plan.All sections should contain measurable data, clear outcomes, and traceable actions. The goal is to present both value creation and problem-solving capabilities. 1. Major Work Achievements This Month (Quantified results + relevance
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Introduction In the full lifecycle of process instrumentation, maintenance is not a single-stage activity but a continuous, evolving strategy. Preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance are not isolated tasks performed at different times—they form a progressive reliability chain that connects time, condition, and root cause. The earlier and deeper these three dimensions are integrated, the longer
Combustible gas detectors are crucial devices used to monitor the presence of flammable gases in various environments, from industrial settings to residential spaces. These detectors help prevent hazardous situations, such as explosions or fires, by alerting users to the presence of dangerous gas levels. However, for these devices to function optimally, regular calibration and maintenance
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In hazardous environments such as petrochemical plants, battery material production, paint shops, and gas processing facilities, bringing ordinary electrical equipment safely into explosive areas is a major challenge.One of the most reliable engineering solutions is Positive Pressure Explosion Protection (Ex p). This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the Ex p principle, classification standards, key
