What is chlorine and why is it used? Chlorine is a diatomic gaseous element that is a strong oxidizer (wants electrons). The high oxidation potential makes it an efficient sanitizer and disinfectant. When combined with water it hydrolyzes to form hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion, depending on the pH. Chlorine-based disinfectants provide a more potent […]
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What Is: Insulation Blankets?
Insulation blankets are removable insulation that can be installed around piping, instrumentation and valves. Generally, insulation blankets have three or more layers: a hot side material that faces the pipe, engine, or source of heat, a high temperature insulation layer that is consists usually of ceramic or fiberglass, and a cold side designed to resist […]
What Is: Dew Point Sensors?
What is Dew Point? Dew point is the atmospheric temperature (varying according to pressure and humidity) below which water droplets begin to condense and dew (tiny drops of water that) can form. When air has reached the dew-point temperature at a particular pressure, the water vapor in the air is in equilibrium with liquid water, […]
What Is: Cooling Towers?
Industrial chilling and cooling towers are a critical component of many refrigeration systems and can be found in power plants, chemical processing, steel mills, and across many other manufacturing companies where process cooling is necessary. A cooling tower is used as a huge heat exchanger. The most common components in a cooling tower system are […]
What Is: Valve Components
What is a valve? A valve is a device that regulates and controls the flow of a fluid (gas, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. What are some components that describe a valve? Body – The body is a key element: It contains the moving components in contact […]
Product Insights: RTD (Resistant Temperature Device)
What is an RTD? RTDs are used in industrial process to measure temperature. It is commonly made of platinum, nickel, or copper element. in pipes, bioreactors, vessels, or tank. How does it work? An RTD works on the principle of the temperature coefficient of resistance, which states that the resistance of a material changes with […]
Common Problems: Measuring Relative Humidity
What is Relative Humidity? Humidity and relative humidity are often viewed as interchangeable but they are not the same. Humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Relative humidity is the measure of the amount of water in the air in relation to the maximum amount of water vapor (moisture). […]
Meet the Team – Quintin Schlingman
Quintin is an inside sales engineer at EXPRO Controls. Quintin is in charge of any inbound instrumentation and valve inquiries. He recently acquired a bachelors in mechanized systems management and is proficient in understanding electrical systems, hydraulic power systems, and energy systems. When Quintin isn’t working hard at EXPRO he enjoys spending time working on […]
Meet the Team – Jess Massey
Jess is EXPRO Controls outside sales representative in Iowa. She has spent four years honing her industry knowledge and sales skills by working as a sales representative for a manufacturing company and was recognized as one of the top sales consultant numerous times throughout her tenure with them. Jess brings a very vibrant and can-do […]
Meet the Team – Alex Mastel
Alex is EXPRO Controls inside sales manager. He takes care of inbound inquiries, marketing, warehouse management, and other in office tasks. Alex’s uplifting and positive attitude helps maintain a unique and positive culture in the office. When Alex isn’t at work, he is doing yard work and improving his newly bought house. He has a […]