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DAVID W. SPITZER'S E-ZINE

TECHNICAL AND MARKETING SERVICES
FOR INSTRUMENTATION SUPPLIERS AND END-USERS

This issue sponsored by Spitzer and Boyes, LLC

April 2014

Why Measuring Flow is a Difficult Task: Introduction

It is a widely held perception that sensors producing traditional measurements are easily selected, purchased, installed and operated. This perception seems to drive the current trend of shifting this work from instrumentation engineers to technicians who often have little or no supervision, and sometimes little or no training in understanding sensors and measurements. click for more...

The Importance of Control System Integrators (Part 3 of 3)

Now, there are some clear guidelines to enable companies and municipal agencies to select highly competent control system integrators, to go along with the excellent sensors they already know how to select. CSIA's guidelines benchmark a system integrator on general, financial and project management, quality management and human resources, and professional development. Registered Members have passed a third-party audit on these benchmarks. Selecting a control system integrator is much easier now that there are Best Practices & Benchmarks to use. click for more...

Picking the Right Flowmeter

There are many types of flow devices used to measure liquids and gases in closed pipes and open channels. Knowing which flowmeter is appropriate for which application requires knowing the difference between the many choices. click for more...

ABOUT SPITZER AND BOYES, LLC

In addition to over 35 years of experience as an instrument user, consultant, and expert witness, David W Spitzer has written over 10 books and 250 articles about flow measurement, level measurement, instrumentation, and process control. David (with Walt Boyes) is the author of seven Consumer Guides to various industrial flow and level technologies. David teaches his flow measurement seminars in both English and Portuguese.

Spitzer and Boyes, LLC provides engineering, technical writing, training seminars, strategic marketing consulting, distribution consulting, and expert witness services worldwide, and can be contacted at +1.845.623.1830 or www.spitzerandboyes.com.