The purpose of installing a level measurement system is to measure level accurately in a reliable manner. Whereas issues dealing with physical properties, process parameters, electronic features, and interconnections are often considered extensively, the quantification of the expected measurement quality of the installed level measurement system can be virtually neglected. … [Read more...] about Level Gauge Performance (Part 1 of 3)
Flowmeter Turndown: Don’t Let the Numbers Fool You
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a billionaire? If nothing else, it sounds like an exciting lifestyle. But how would you like to be a billionaire stranded on a desert island? In this situation, all of the money in the world will not help you survive. You may be wondering what this has to do with flow measurement. Simply put, it has a lot to do with … [Read more...] about Flowmeter Turndown: Don’t Let the Numbers Fool You
Can You Believe Performance Statements For Level Gauges?
Many of my articles focus on performance statements for flowmeters. It is interesting how another twist can come along just when the subject seems to be getting "old". Whereas reference flowmeter performance can generally be expressed as one of four parameters, reference level gauge performance is generally expressed as one of six parameters. This was not so bad. Even more … [Read more...] about Can You Believe Performance Statements For Level Gauges?
David W Spitzer's E-zine (January 2016) Now Available
David's latest E-zine addresses working with vendors and flowmeter selection. Click here to read. To subscribe --- click here. … [Read more...] about David W Spitzer's E-zine (January 2016) Now Available
Sustainability in Process Control
Click here to read David's recent post, "Defining Sustainability in Instrumentation and Process Control" or visit https://chemical-materials.elsevier.com/defining-sustainability-in-instrumentation-and-process-control/ … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Process Control