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  • Mining Water Management Compliance

    Emerson’s Mathias Gehl , from the recently acquired Flexim organization, presented Water Management Compliance with FLEXIM Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement at the 2024 Emerson Exchange Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany. Here is his presentation abstract: A Peruvian mining company faced the imperative of installing a new flow metering system to meet local water management regulations. This undertaking presents challenges…
  • Cryogenic Mass Flow Metering at CERN

    CERN ( Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire ) houses the world’s largest complex of particle accelerators and detectors. These scientific instruments probe the fundamental structure of the particles that make up everything around us. In his presentation at the Emerson Exchange EMEA 2024 , Juan Casas Cubillos, engineer at CERN, outlined the use of Coriolis flow meters in very challenging cryogenic applications…
  • Accuracy and Consistency in Multiphase Flow Measurement

    Multiphase flow meters measure the individual flow rates of oil, gas, and water flowing from oil & gas production wells. Expro ’s Ali Abu Ikhzam shares background on their collaborative work with Emerson. Ali Abu Ikhzam Amidst the rapid transition in the energy industry, the challenges of flow management are intensifying. Accuracy and consistency in measurements are essential for effective flow management, and this…
  • Improved Instrumentation Necessary to Support Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure

    Many antique collectors love “visible” gasoline pumps that were common roughly a century ago. They’re the tall ones with a large glass graduated cylinder at the top. When filling up, the station attendant would manually pump gasoline into the cylinder, and then allow it to drain via gravity into the customer’s car. The amount charged was the difference between the starting and ending measurements. Obviously, not the most…
  • Safe, Reliable and Accurate Loading and Unloading Operations

    Loading and unloading operations for chemical producers must be performed safely, reliably, and accurately. I caught up with Emerson’s Martin McDonough on ways to mitigate risks and improve operational performance. These operations can be some of the highest-risk operations within a facility and account for as much as 80% of transport-related incidents. In addition to mitigating risks to personnel and the environment…
  • Advanced Steam Measurements for Sustainability

    For processes using steam, optimizing its use can deliver energy savings and greater efficiency. In a Process Instrumentation article, Improving efficiency and effectiveness with advanced steam measuring capabilities , Emerson’s Dan Cychosz shares how applying the right technologies can maximize overall control performance and minimize energy loss. Dan opens by highlighting a challenge many manufacturers and producers…
  • Ultrasonic Flow Meters Set a New Standard for Natural Gas Custody Transfer

    Watching the changes in oil and gas supply chains over the last few years has been exciting, to say the least. With changes in sources and political upheaval in global energy markets, many traditional relationships have been upset. The result has been that many new connections between buyers and sellers have taken shape, which makes understanding how custody transfer works all the more important. This coincides with…
  • Onboard Vehicle Hydrogen Pressure Management

    As the focus on hydrogen as an energy carrier in the global energy mix continues to advance, one area receiving attention is transportation. Fuel cell-powered vehicles use hydrogen to create the electrical energy to drive the motor. Hydrogen poses challenges as an energy source and requires precise flow management to meet the changing load demands that the motor places upon the fuel cell. This quick 1:12 video, Hydrogen…
  • High-Pressure Coriolis Flow Meters for Hydrogen Dispensing Operations Podcast

    Hydrogen dispensing operations require accuracy and repeatability at the high pressures they require. The flow measurements must also be rugged and reliable to handle the metal embrittlement that hydrogen causes. In this Amplified Podcast , How Coriolis technology is making hydrogen dispensing safer, efficient , Control magazine editor in chief, Len Vermillion , speaks with Emerson’s Genny Fultz to discuss how Micro…
  • High-Pressure Coriolis Flow Meters for Hydrogen Dispensing Operations Podcast

    Hydrogen dispensing operations require accuracy and repeatability at the high pressures they require. The flow measurements must also be rugged and reliable to handle the metal embrittlement that hydrogen causes. In this Amplified Podcast , How Coriolis technology is making hydrogen dispensing safer, efficient , Control magazine editor in chief, Len Vermillion , speaks with Emerson’s Genny Fultz to discuss how Micro…
  • Power over Ethernet in the Micro Motion 1600 Compact Transmitter

    Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables one Ethernet cable to provide both a data connection and electric power from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to a Powered Device (PD) instead of having a separate cable for each. The Micro Motion 1600 Coriolis Transmitter is a Type 1 Power Class 3 PD that is compatible with Type 1 (PoE) or Type 2 (PoE+) PSE’s. I share this as background because although PoE has been around for a while…
  • Power over Ethernet in the Micro Motion 1600 Compact Transmitter

    Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables one Ethernet cable to provide both a data connection and electric power from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to a Powered Device (PD) instead of having a separate cable for each. The Micro Motion 1600 Coriolis Transmitter is a Type 1 Power Class 3 PD that is compatible with Type 1 (PoE) or Type 2 (PoE+) PSE’s. I share this as background because although PoE has been around for a while…
  • Accurate Measurements in Hydrogen Dispensing Operations

    One of the paths toward lower carbon-based fuel consumption in transportation is to use hydrogen as an energy carrier for fuel cells. The electricity produced by the fuel cell powers motors. One of the challenges in using hydrogen as a fuel is in accurately measuring it when dispensed into the vehicle. An H2Tech article, Billing accuracy for H2 vehicle refueling stations , highlights this challenge and an effective solution…
  • Accurate Measurements in Hydrogen Dispensing Operations

    One of the paths toward lower carbon-based fuel consumption in transportation is to use hydrogen as an energy carrier for fuel cells. The electricity produced by the fuel cell powers motors. One of the challenges in using hydrogen as a fuel is in accurately measuring it when dispensed into the vehicle. An H2Tech article, Billing accuracy for H2 vehicle refueling stations , highlights this challenge and an effective solution…
  • A Leap Forward for Non-Gamma Measurement in the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter

    Since the launch of our Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement TM software, we’ve continued to build upon its pioneering capabilities. As it assists our customers in tackling the most challenging flow profiles of the day, we prepare for even more demanding environments in the future. This year, we’ve developed an update to Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement that enables supercharged capabilities in our non-gamma Roxar 2600 Multiphase…
  • A Leap Forward for Non-Gamma Measurement in the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter

    Since the launch of our Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement TM software, we’ve continued to build upon its pioneering capabilities. As it assists our customers in tackling the most challenging flow profiles of the day, we prepare for even more demanding environments in the future. This year, we’ve developed an update to Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement that enables supercharged capabilities in our non-gamma Roxar 2600 Multiphase…
  • Rosemount 3051 Pressure Transmitter New Capabilities

    Emerson’s Brad Burton and Connor Oberle presented the new capabilities added to Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitters at the recent 2022 Emerson Exchange conference. Here is their session’s abstract: The world’s most popular transmitter has just been elevated to address some of the most relevant challenges that users face today with pressure instrumentation. The new capabilities on the 3051 focus on key issues relating…
  • Rosemount 3051 Pressure Transmitter New Capabilities

    Emerson’s Brad Burton and Connor Oberle presented the new capabilities added to Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitters at the recent 2022 Emerson Exchange conference. Here is their session’s abstract: The world’s most popular transmitter has just been elevated to address some of the most relevant challenges that users face today with pressure instrumentation. The new capabilities on the 3051 focus on key issues relating…
  • WiFi-Enabled Flow Measurement Configuration

    Wireless technology enabled mobile applications to flourish. Wireless technology has enabled intelligent field device configuration and diagnostics options for process automation-related mobile applications. One example is the Micro Motion 5700 transmitter . It now has an option for configuration via a WiFi connection. The WiFi option turns the 5700 transmitters into an access point, enabling easy connections with just…
  • WiFi-Enabled Flow Measurement Configuration

    Wireless technology enabled mobile applications to flourish. Wireless technology has enabled intelligent field device configuration and diagnostics options for process automation-related mobile applications. One example is the Micro Motion 5700 transmitter . It now has an option for configuration via a WiFi connection. The WiFi option turns the 5700 transmitters into an access point, enabling easy connections with just…
  • Solutions for Hydrogen Movement and Dispensing Podcast

    Here is the second HydrogenNowCast episode with the Emerson team, Moving and Dispensing Hydrogen Interview with Emerson . You can find the first episode in the post, Hydrogen Movements Challenges and Solutions Podcast . In this episode, Emerson’s Brandon Bromberek and Marc Buttler join Colorado Hydrogen Network host Brian DeBruine to discuss the measurements in moving and dispensing hydrogen through the supply chain.…
  • Solutions for Hydrogen Movement and Dispensing Podcast

    Here is the second HydrogenNowCast episode with the Emerson team, Moving and Dispensing Hydrogen Interview with Emerson . You can find the first episode in the post, Hydrogen Movements Challenges and Solutions Podcast . In this episode, Emerson’s Brandon Bromberek and Marc Buttler join Colorado Hydrogen Network host Brian DeBruine to discuss the measurements in moving and dispensing hydrogen through the supply chain.…
  • Driving Results with Innovative Gas Meter Runs Podcast

    For natural gas producers, meter runs are the cash registers that measure the volume of gas produced. Accurate and repeatable measurements are critical for business operations and compliance with regulatory bodies and international standards. At the upcoming October 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area, Emerson’s Karl White will be joined by a gas producer in the Western United States…
  • Driving Results with Innovative Gas Meter Runs Podcast

    For natural gas producers, meter runs are the cash registers that measure the volume of gas produced. Accurate and repeatable measurements are critical for business operations and compliance with regulatory bodies and international standards. At the upcoming October 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area, Emerson’s Karl White will be joined by a gas producer in the Western United States…
  • Improving Custody Transfer Financial Performance

    With the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford shale oil & gas production regions here in Texas, there is a need to accurately measure the transfer of produced fluids using Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) units . These LACT units accurately measure crude oil transfers between financial parties. One Eagle Ford oil & gas producer was challenged with high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels in their produced fluids along with…