Types of Pressure Measurements

In industry, pressure can be used in various sectors for safety and containment. Before diving into specific applications, let’s learn about the types of pressure measurements. Various pressure measurements are used in the industrial environment. Pressure is one of the most critical process variables from a manufacturing and a safety perspective. Pressurized gases are used … Read more

pH Monitoring and Control Systems

What are pH monitoring systems and how are they applied in control systems? This article explores the use of pH sensors in the industry, as well as the basic setup of a pH control system. A fundamental understanding of the pH scale and acid-base reactions are recommended before reading this article. pH Monitoring and Control … Read more

Intro to Neutralization Process Control

Learn about the considerations that must be accounted for when designing process controls for pH neutralization. Whether you need to achieve a target pH as part of a manufacturing process or to neutralize a waste stream, pH control is both a common and complex issue in the world of process control. This article presents various … Read more

Industrial Instrumentation and Control: An Introduction to the Basic Principles

In this instrumentation and control (I & C) article, we’ll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants. In this article, we will discuss the basic concepts and principles that govern the operation of industrial plants. Concepts associated with measurements of flow, level, temperature and pressure, electronics and pneumatics instrumentation, … Read more

Barg vs Bara: Understanding Absolute and Gauge Pressure

A common difference of terms arises when referring to air or pneumatic pressure, and those are gauge (BarG) pressure and absolute (BarA) pressure. Both can accurately describe a system, but when performing calculations and tests, it’s important to distinguish the difference. Fluid systems rely on power transmitted through a gas or liquid to accomplish a … Read more