What is Conductivity? Conductivity is the ability of a material to transfer an electric charge from one point to another. To transfer current, charged particles must be present in the solution. It...
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What is a Restriction Orifice (RO)? Its Applications, Types, Working, and Sizing
A restriction orifice is a device designed to control the flow of fluids by introducing a deliberate constriction in the flow path. It functions by reducing the diameter of the pipeline at a specific...
What is an Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)? How is it Measured?
What is ORP? ORP stands for oxidation-reduction potential, which is a measure, in milli-volts, of the tendency of a chemical substance to oxidize OR reduce another chemical...
Types of Pressure-Relieving Devices for Protection from Overpressure
Pressure Relieving Devices or PRDs are devices used in chemical, petrochemical, and power industries to prevent equipment from over-pressurization. As per the design requirements, these...
What is a Thermowell? Thermowells are cylindrical pressure-tight fittings used to protect the temperature sensors such as thermocouples, thermistors, and bimetal thermometers which are inserted...
Control Valve Sizing is a procedure of deciding the appropriate type and size of the control valve to optimally satisfy the requirements of fluid flow management. This article will describe the...