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While there are several flowmeter types commonly used in oil and gas processing, turbine meters continue to stand out as a proven, dependable and highly accurate option.
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P.I. chief editor Jesse Osborne talks with Flow Research founder Jesse Yoder about conventional flowmeters and what has kept them relevant through the decades.
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The company's CEO and VP of Engineering talk with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about the history, uses and recent growth of the thermal mass flowmeter market.
July 30, 2024
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Dr. Jesse Yoder speaks with P.I. chief editor Jesse Osborne about the five types of flowmeters in the fast-growing new-technology segment: Coriolis, magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex...
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Dr. Jesse Yoder speaks with chief editor Jesse Osborne about the interworking and best uses of ultrasonic flowmeters.
March 20, 2024

Flowmeters

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Turbine flowmeters are robust instruments, but like any precision device they require careful attention when performance declines.
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Breaking down the most common flowmeter errors and offering practical tips to avoid them.
Aug. 13, 2025
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The latest installment in David W. Spitzer's long-running Application Corner series.
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Do you have the right answer? Find out in the latest installment of David W. Spitzer's long-running Quiz Corner series.
July 23, 2025

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The latest installment in David W. Spitzer's long-running Application Corner series.
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Do you know the right answer? Find out by reading the latest installment of David W. Spitzer's Quiz Corner series.
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Pressure transmitters with Ceraphire — comprised of 99.9% pure aluminum oxide — ceramic membranes, such as the Endress+Hauser Cerabar PMC71B, exhibit strong resistance to chemicals, abrasion and temperature fluctuations, providing stable and accurate measurement in a multitude of harsh process conditions.
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Pressure sensors provide vital monitoring in numerous processes, but choosing the right type of membrane material requires consideration of the application and associated conditions...
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Titan Enterprises shares key insights to help engineers and operators navigate challenges of precision batching to ensure accurate measurements and smooth process operations.
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Most carbon capture applications can be optimized by selecting the right instruments and control strategies. Here are some practical suggestions.
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Newer measurement technologies contribute to sustainability through optimized operations, waste reduction and improved profitability, especially for products where texture is ...
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There are several key factors that need to be explored before settling on the appropriate level transmitter technology for a given application.
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Electronic pressure measurement sensors avoid many of the problems of traditional mechanical gauges, while providing other benefits.
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Monitoring

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Figure 1: Tank farms are just one of the many types of widely distributed assets that can be easily accessed via a WirelessHART network.
WirelessHART instruments and networks are the de facto standard for sensing and control of widely distributed assets, and new WirelessHART remote I/O devices now extend this capability...
July 16, 2024
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CBM is the process of observing varying parameters in equipment, such as temperature, pressure or even more device-specific digital diagnostic values, which might be correlated...
Nov. 16, 2022
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Monitoring the integrity of the equipment during the retrieval is a sensible solution to ensuring the safety of personnel and the environment while maintaining the high utilization...
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Plants can unleash the power of their installed valve diagnostic components and avoid costly unplanned shutdowns and slowdowns by partnering with experts online using remote monitoring...
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Process Control & Automation

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There are many types of options to sift through, and keying in on the ones that benefit your process the most will guide you to the most appropriate controller.
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When it comes to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), a proactive approach to maintenance and upgrades is almost always better than a reactive one.
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