What is Pulsating Flow? Pulsating flow refers to a type of fluid flow where the flow rate or pressure varies cyclically over time. This variation can occur due to changes in external factors, such as the operation of pumps, compressors, or other mechanical systems. The fluid is then forced to move in bursts or pulses […]
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What Is: Sensor Fouling
What Is Sensor Fouling? Sensor fouling is the accumulation of unwanted substances or materials on the surface of a sensor. These substances and materials can interfere with the sensors ability to detect and measure accurately. The mechanisms of fouling are complex and depend on many factors such as the sensor type, the operating environment, and […]
What Is: Cavitation
What is Cavitation? Cavitation is the process in which the liquid’s static pressure falls below its vapor pressure, resulting in the creation of small vapor-filled cavities in the liquid. Two types of cavitation: Inertial and Non-Inertial. Inertial Cavitation It is a specific type that occurs when the fluid pressure fluctuates rapidly and drops significantly below […]
What Is: A Valve
A valve may seem like simple mechanical device, but valves have a major impact on everything. They control our home plumbing systems, and they control massive industrial systems! Whether it’s controlling the flow of water through pipes, regulating air pressures in engines, or managing fluids in complex chemical processes, valves play a critical role in […]
What Is: Total Chlorine Analyzers?
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 […]
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 […]