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What is the Fastest Material for Analytical Response?

Some commonly used materials in analytical instruments were compared to see how fast reactive and sticky compounds moved through ¼” and 1/8” tubes.

From SilcoTek 26 Mar 2018

Preventing High Purity Corrosion Resistance

Dursox is a metal-free, high durability corrosion resistant coating that is ideal for protecting precision parts that need high tolerance and high heat resistance.

From SilcoTek 26 Mar 2018

Testing a Corrosion Resistant Coating

Almost all materials corrode over time. When determining if a coating will withstand corrosion it is more helpful to test the surface to obtain useful data rather than subjecting it to such extreme conditions that barely any material will survive it.

From SilcoTek 26 Mar 2018

Understanding how a Positive Displacement Flow Meter Works

Positive Displacement flow meters are the only flow measuring instrument that can directly measure the volume of liquid passing though the flow meter.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Using Pressure and Load-Sensing Instrumentation in Hazardous Locations

Equipment which is certified as being intrinsically safe by an independent testing agency (e.g., FM Global) decreases the risk of death or injury when using it and helps to prevent the loss of buildings and machinery from potential explosions.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

A Comparison between Doppler and Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Ultrasonic flow meters are non-invasive devices that use acoustic vibrations to determine the flow rate of a liquid. There are two types of ultrasonic flow meters – Doppler and transit time.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Preventing Stress to Aircraft Engine Turbine-Blades

The integrity of the turbine blades in an aircraft engine is crucial for safe operation. The turbine blades are exposed to a multitude of stresses during the engine’s operation cycle, including rapid heating, sustained high temperature, and cooling.

From OMEGA Engineering Aerospace 23 Mar 2018

Test Methods for Wastewater Treatment

There are a multitude of available test procedures and methods for water and wastewater treatment operators. They range from colorimetric, titrimetric, electrometric (meter & probe), turbimetric, nephlometric, and demonstrative methods.

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 23 Mar 2018

Why pH Control is a Problem

Systems pH control systems are known by their extreme rangeability and sensitivity, but contact between the measurement electrodes and hostile fluids can cause issues.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Using the Benchtop Wind Tunnel in Aircraft and Space Craft Design

Everybody is familiar with wind tunnels and many will have seen films or pictures that depict their use in aircraft, spacecraft design, and automobile adverts showcasing how aerodynamic their cars are.

From OMEGA Engineering Aerospace 23 Mar 2018