Category: Field Instrumentation

Material Certification : 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 : What An Instrument Engineer should know

Strategic Material Certification and Integrity Assurance CERTIFICATION REPORT 1. Traceability 1.1 Standards 1.2 NACE 2. Instrumentation 3. Valves 4. Bulk Items 5. Fasteners 6. Control Sys 7. ITP 8. Conclusion Glossary Material Certification (2.1, 2.2, 3.1 & 3.2) and Integrity Assurance for Instrumentation Material Traceability in Industrial Infrastructure 1. The Criticality of Material Traceability in […]

Instrumentation Devices : Working Principles Explained

Instrumentation Engineering: Top 50 Interview Q&A Instrumentation Working Principles Comprehensive Top 50 Interview Questions & Answers (No Equations) Pressure Measurement Q1 How does a Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge work? The Bourdon tube is a mechanical pressure sensing element based on elastic deformation. It consists of a C-shaped, coiled, or helical tube that is oval in […]

Exe Increased Safety Enclosure Concept Explained : Back to Basics

Exe Increased Safety Guide Exe Protection Guide Overview Principles Design Comparison Applications Open main menu Overview Principles Design Comparison Applications Understanding Exe Increased Safety An interactive guide to the principles and application of ‘Exe’ protection for junction boxes and cabinets in hazardous areas. This application translates the technical standards for ‘Exe’ protection into an accessible, […]

Interactive Guide: Ingress Protection (IP Rating) in Oil & Gas

Ingress Protection in Oil & Gas Interactive Guide: Ingress Protection in Oil & Gas Home IP Code Explorer O&G Challenges Ratings in Practice Why Ingress Protection is Critical In the oil and gas industry, instrument and electrical enclosures face some of the harshest conditions on Earth. From offshore platforms battered by corrosive salt spray to […]

Coriolis Mass Flowmeter : Working principle, Design and Applications

  The Coriolis Mass Flow Meter: A Comprehensive Technical Review of Principles, Design, and Industrial Application The Coriolis Measuring Principle: A Direct Approach to Mass Flow The Coriolis mass flow meter represents a paradigm shift in fluid measurement, distinguished from nearly all other technologies by its unique ability to measure mass flow directly and independently […]

Ultrasonic vs Thermal mass flowmeter : Flare flow measurement comparison

Flare Gas Flow Metering: Ultrasonic vs. Thermal Mass Flare Gas Flow Metering Systems A Comprehensive Analysis of Ultrasonic vs. Thermal Mass Technologies 1. The Challenge of Flare Gas Measurement Accurate measurement of flare gas is critical for environmental compliance (GHG emissions reporting), safety, and process efficiency. Flare gas streams present unique challenges: Extreme Turndown Ratio: […]

Thermal Mass flowmeter : Back Basics Series

Thermal Mass Flowmeter Principle for Flare Gas Comprehensive Guide: Thermal Mass Flowmeters (TMFM) Life-Cycle Principle, Design, Selection, and Field Management for Critical Applications like Flare Gas. Part 1: Working Principle and Fundamentals Core Principle: Convective Heat Transfer Thermal mass flowmeters (TMFMs) utilize two Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) to measure the mass flow rate of a […]

Pressure Instruments Selection of Types and Ranges : Top 50 Q&A

Top 50 Interview Questions: Pressure Instrument Selection Pressure Instrument Selection Top 50 Interview Questions and Comprehensive Answers Q1. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a pressure instrument for a specific industrial application? A comprehensive selection process must balance performance requirements with environmental and cost constraints. Operating Range and Overpressure: The instrument’s span […]

Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring : Top 50 Q&A for your next interview

Top 50 Interview Q&A: Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring Top 50 Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring Q&A Comprehensive, Elaborate Answers for Advanced Interviews I. 4-20 mA & Analog Basics Q1. Detail the advantages, disadvantages, and the ‘live zero’ concept of the 4-20 mA current loop standard. Answer: The 4-20 mA Standard The 4-20 mA current […]

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