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The Benefits of Transformer Online Dissolved Gas Monitoring

There are millions of transformers present in existing electrical grids that interconnect power generation, distribution, and transmission. As these transformers are important assets, they have to be properly maintained to provide long and continuous electrical service.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 29 Sep 2016

An Introduction to Rheology

Rheology is the study of deformation and flow of matter, which describes the interaction between force, time and deformation. The term rheology comes from the Greek words ‘rheo’ and ‘logia,’ which mean ‘flow’ and ‘the study of’, respectively.

From Malvern Panalytical 28 Sep 2016

Understanding and Optimizing Accuracy for Silo Inventory Monitoring Systems

Accurate silo inventory management is crucial for feed and grain industries, with level, volume, and mass measurements impacting financial performance.

From BinMaster 27 Sep 2016

Accurate Alloy Analysis

Alex Thurston, alloy applications specialist for portable XRF at Olympus, talks to AZoM about the new Vanta analyzer and its powerful capabilities in industrial environments.

From Evident Industrial (XRF) 27 Sep 2016

Nanosteel Advanced High Strength Steel for Lighter, More Efficient Vehicles

The concept of vehicle connectivity initially focused on providing drivers with navigation assistance and emergency services, such as the features found in GM’s original ‘On Star’ product.

23 Sep 2016

Automating Semiconductor Inspection for High Performance Quality Control

Semiconductor circuits (patterns) printed on semiconductor wafers (substrates) are shrinking, while such substrates are becoming larger in physical size.

22 Sep 2016

Repeatable and Robust Method for Characterizing Cohesive Powders Using the Anton Paar Powder Cell

The rheological behavior of materials, including powders, is intensely affected by stress and strain.

20 Sep 2016

Measuring the Viscosity of Transformer and Insulation Oil

Electricity is a key part of everyday life, from powering lights and heating food through to moving things in the environment, electrical power is required everywhere.

20 Sep 2016

Measuring Food Changes During Mastication and Comparing the Rheological Behavior of Low Fat Sauces

Professor D. J. McClements of the University of Massachusetts and Dr Steve Carrington of Malvern Instruments demonstrate how rheology can be used to determine the food changes that occur during the mastication process.

From Malvern Panalytical 20 Sep 2016

Investigating New Molecular Insights of Complex Fluids with Combined DLS/Raman

For the first time the association between microstructural evolution and molecular changes of rheological properties has been demonstrated in a wormlike micellar system based on a zwitterionic/anionic surfactant

From Malvern Panalytical 20 Sep 2016