The main function of instrumentation in every process plant is to collect intelligence from the working plant and use those data to control the process parameters as per predefined conditions....
Category: Instrumentation
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...
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...