What is chlorine and why is it used? Before learning about total chlorine analyzers, let’s define what chlorine is. 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 […]
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What Is: Insulation Blankets?
Insulation blankets are removable insulation that can be installed around piping, instrumentation and valves. Generally, they 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 external […]
What Is: Dew Point Sensors?
What is Dew Point? Dew point is the atmospheric temperature below which water droplets begin to condense. When air has reached the dew-point temperature at a particular pressure, the water vapor in the air is in equilibrium with liquid water. Thus, water vapor begins condensing at the same rate at which liquid water is evaporating. […]
What Is: Cooling Towers?
What are Cooling Towers? Industrial chilling and cooling towers are a critical component of many refrigeration systems. More precisely they can be found in power plants, chemical processing, steel mills, and across many other manufacturing companies where process cooling is necessary. In many instances a cooling tower is used as a huge heat exchanger. Additionally, […]
What Is: Valve Components
What is a valve? What are valve components? Well before learning what valve components are we need a basic understanding of what a valve is. 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 […]
Product Insights: RTD (Resistant Temperature Device)
What is an RTD? RTD is an acronym for resistance temperature devices. RTDs are used in industrial and commercial processes to measure temperature in pipes, bioreactors, vessels, or tanks. These RTDs are commonly made of platinum, nickel, or copper elements. How does it work? An RTD works based on the temperature coefficient of resistance. It […]
Common Problems: Measuring Relative Humidity
What is Relative Humidity? Before learning how measuring relative humidity impacts your life, you will need a base understanding of what relative humidity is. 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 […]
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 Massey 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. She was recognized as one of the top sales consultant numerous times throughout her tenure with them. Jess brings a very vibrant and […]
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 […]