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  • Temperature Blog: Instrumentation Diagnostics and Safe, Reliable Operations

    Jim Cahill
    As technology has advanced in power and sophistication, its ability to self-diagnose and perform predictive diagnostics has too. In a Plant Engineering article, Using diagnostic functions to improve system safety , Emerson’s Mark Menezes shares examples of how these diagnostics are used to self-diagnose instrumentation problems as well as those in the surrounding production process. He opens highlighting the benefits…

  • Temperature Blog: Instrumentation Diagnostics and Safe, Reliable Operations

    Jim Cahill
    As technology has advanced in power and sophistication, its ability to self-diagnose and perform predictive diagnostics has too. In a Plant Engineering article, Using diagnostic functions to improve system safety , Emerson’s Mark Menezes shares examples of how these diagnostics are used to self-diagnose instrumentation problems as well as those in the surrounding production process. He opens highlighting the benefits…

  • Level Blog: Accurate Level Measurement for Efficient & Reliable Boiler Performance

    Jim Cahill
    If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “ heat rate ” used in the electrical power generation industry, it means the amount of heat energy in BTUs as input to the turbine generators divided by the amount of electricity generated in kilowatts. Accurate level measurement in the boiler drums and feedwater heaters is critical to optimize efficiency and run the turbines reliably over time. Matt Brummer Level Product Specialist…

  • Flow Blog: How to Install Micro Motion Transmitters Video

    Jim Cahill
    In the continuing series of “how to” videos across the Emerson Automation Solutions YouTube channels, the Micro Motion channel has a recent Installing a Micro Motion Coriolis transmitter video (run time 6:51). This video walks you through the steps in how to install a Micro Motion transmitter . It will help you to become familiar with the planning process, understand how to properly mount the transmitter, and know…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: The Most Efficient, Effective Way to Meet 40 CFR Part 63 Petroleum Refinery Flare Requirements

    Bonnie Brown
    By Bonnie Crossland, Product Manager, Gas Chromatographs, Emerson Automation Solutions As you may know, by January 30, 2019, 40 CFR Part 63 requires that petroleum refinery owners or operators of flares used as control devices for emissions points must meet the requirements of §63.670, regardless of the construction date of the flare. The regulation is part of the 1990 Clean Air Act that regulated emission standards…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

    Jim Cahill
    Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Emerson’s Flame and Gas Detector Technologies Improve Safety at North Sea Gas Platform

    Bonnie Brown
    By Chris Duncan, Business Manager, Emerson Automation Solutions Detecting flammable gas that has the potential to threaten people and property in areas where gas clouds easily disperse is a problem in many applications. This recent case history is a classic example. A UKCS (United Kingdom Continental Shelf) operator was issued an improvement notice from the Health and Safety Executive after a large volume gas leak…

  • Flow Blog: Learn From our Flow Experts at the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement

    Emerson Flow Expert
    Improve your measurement practices by tapping into our deep application expertise at the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (ISHM) in Oklahoma City, May 16-18, 2017. Join our flow experts for hands-on classes and presentation sessions and... Read the full text.

  • Flow Blog: Avoiding Missed Gas Volume Flow Measurements in Plunger Lift Wells

    Jim Cahill
    Measuring flow rates on producing gas wells can be difficult on plunger lift applications. The mechanical plungers are used to remove water slugs which build up and reduce production rates. When the plunger pulls up the well bore, the differential pressure (DP) flow measurement can spike beyond the range of the DP transmitter. This spike is caused by a surge in the flow of natural gas behind the plunger. This short…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Gas Analyzers for Emissions, Gas Analysis and Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    The combustion process leads to emissions which must be measured and reported to regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where process manufacturers and producers operate. Technologies such as Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) are used to sense and analyze industrial gases and monitor emissions. Continuous gas analyzers that use the combination of these technologies can be found in many industries…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Gas Analyzers for Emissions, Gas Analysis and Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    The combustion process leads to emissions which must be measured and reported to regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where process manufacturers and producers operate. Technologies such as Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) are used to sense and analyze industrial gases and monitor emissions. Continuous gas analyzers that use the combination of these technologies can be found in many industries…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Gas Analyzers for Emissions, Gas Analysis and Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    The combustion process leads to emissions which must be measured and reported to regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where process manufacturers and producers operate. Technologies such as Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) are used to sense and analyze industrial gases and monitor emissions. Continuous gas analyzers that use the combination of these technologies can be found in many industries…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Gas Analyzers for Emissions, Gas Analysis and Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    The combustion process leads to emissions which must be measured and reported to regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where process manufacturers and producers operate. Technologies such as Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) are used to sense and analyze industrial gases and monitor emissions. Continuous gas analyzers that use the combination of these technologies can be found in many industries…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Gas Analyzers for Emissions, Gas Analysis and Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    The combustion process leads to emissions which must be measured and reported to regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where process manufacturers and producers operate. Technologies such as Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) are used to sense and analyze industrial gases and monitor emissions. Continuous gas analyzers that use the combination of these technologies can be found in many industries…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Gas Chromatograph Validation in Natural Gas Custody Transfer Applications

    Jim Cahill
    Gas chromatographs (GCs) are used in natural gas custody transfer applications . They provide information on the gas quality and composition—with components such as methane, ethane and heavier hydrocarbons, water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. These gas chromatograph are normally located on large gas stations with dedicated buyer use. In a Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Verifying Gas Chromatographs…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Gas Chromatograph Validation in Natural Gas Custody Transfer Applications

    Jim Cahill
    Gas chromatographs (GCs) are used in natural gas custody transfer applications . They provide information on the gas quality and composition—with components such as methane, ethane and heavier hydrocarbons, water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. These gas chromatograph are normally located on large gas stations with dedicated buyer use. In a Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Verifying Gas Chromatographs…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Improving Well Pad Lease Tank Oil Custody Transfer

    Jim Cahill
    Onshore oil & gas well pads have long used small lease tanks to hold the crude oil before transferring to be hauled away, typically by crude hauling trucks. Traditionally, this custody transfer process has involved operators climbing up the lease tanks, opening the thief hatch and using a measurement stick to manually gauge the level of the crude oil in the tank. This process subjects these operators to hazardous areas…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Improving Well Pad Lease Tank Oil Custody Transfer

    Jim Cahill
    Onshore oil & gas well pads have long used small lease tanks to hold the crude oil before transferring to be hauled away, typically by crude hauling trucks. Traditionally, this custody transfer process has involved operators climbing up the lease tanks, opening the thief hatch and using a measurement stick to manually gauge the level of the crude oil in the tank. This process subjects these operators to hazardous areas…

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