Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters
A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.
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2009 Market Outlook: Riding Out The Storm
The atmosphere at VMA's Annual Market Outlook Workshop, held Aug. 14-15 in Boston, was more somber than in years' past as attendees-primarily manufacturers of valves, actuators, controls and pumps-listened to speaker after speaker predict continued, even worsening, troubles in the economy, in the United States and around the world.
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First Lean & Green Summit Helps Advance Industrial Efficiencies and Sustainability
For what some people are saying is the first time, “greens”—persons interested in greater movement to sustainable resources—and “leans”—those interested in manufacturing improvements—are making a point of talking together and sharing ideas.
Feds Project Long-Term Energy Outlook
In its International Energy Outlook 2008 released in July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects two very different futures for global energy markets.
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No Sign of a Rollback in Global Steel Prices
Don’t look for steel prices to drop anytime soon.
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Putting the “P” in PVF
Of course, the “P” in PVF stands for pipe, those long round things with the hole down the middle!
#components #basics
Water Hammer—Check It Out
Have you ever been in an area of the plant that had just shut down a pump, only to hear an explosive sound a few seconds later?
#gate-globe-check #water-wastewater
Process Control Goes Green
Oil and natural gas operators can help reduce methane and other emissions—and increase revenue—by replacing traditional pneumatic devices with energy-responsible pneumatic pressure and level control devices.
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2008 Market Outlook: Another Good Year
But get ready for a down cycle as we near the end of the first decade of the new millenium.
Unlocking the Truth About Alternative Energy Sources
Yes, we are making strides toward developing alternative, cleaner energy sources such as wind, biomass and hydrogen technologies… but many in the industry believe coal gasification and nuclear power are the ‘real’ keys to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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