Modular is the new mantra in the process sector, and single-purpose, built-to-spec process skids are the latest trend in the refining and chemical industries. A “skid” is a portable work station used in a process facility. It is modular in the sense in that …
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Managing Thermal Expansion in Liquid Level Measuring
| Trey HimesManaging thermal expansion in liquid level measuring is common in many refinery and chemical applications to put liquid level gauges outside the vessel or tank. In this configuration, the gauge is exposed to atmospheric conditions that may affect the temperature of …
Isolation Valve Design: Repair Dual Level Gauges without Downtime
| Trey HimesBecause even the highest quality instruments eventually fail, process plants typically have redundant measurement devices for mission critical applications such as for process vessels. A dual level gauge, which includes both a magnetic level indicator (MLI) and …