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  • An Alternative to Traditional Temperature Measurement Solutions

    Jim Cahill
    In our four-part series on temperature measurement, we have reviewed the basics of temperature measurement , the value of using a measurement transmitter , and the ins and outs of a thermowell . In this blog, which is the last in the series, we examine an alternative solution for situations where traditional thermowells may not be the best temperature measurement option. Monitoring process temperatures is one of the…

  • Advance Process Industry Operations by Harnessing Rosemount™︎ X-well™︎ Technology

    Jim Cahill
    Temperature measurement is a critical parameter in various industries, including the process industry, where precise control of temperature is essential for optimizing efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. Traditional temperature measurement methods often require intrusive sensors and thermowells that can lead to operational disruptions and potential contamination risks. The emergence…

  • Wireless Temperature Flare Header Monitoring

    Jim Cahill
    Rosemount X-well Technology measures the ambient and pipe surface temperatures to calculate process temperature via a thermal conductivity algorithm. At the 4C Heath, Safety & Environmental Conference , Marathon’s Larry Stumbo and Emerson’s Marcio Donnangelo presented Flare Header Monitoring – Marathon Puts Non-Intrusive WirelessHART Transmitter in Temperature Monitoring. Here is their presentation abstract: Marathon…

  • The Ins and Outs of a Thermowell

    Jim Cahill
    In our previous two blog posts relating to temperature measurement, we looked at an Introduction to Temperature Measurement and The Value of a Temperature Transmitter . This third blog post in this series on temperature measurement will focus on Thermowells. Thermowells are a mainstay in the process industry, but in order to be efficient and reliable, they require very careful calculations and specific designs. Temperature…

  • The Ins and Outs of a Thermowell

    Jim Cahill
    In our previous two blog posts relating to temperature measurement, we looked at an Introduction to Temperature Measurement and The Value of a Temperature Transmitter . This third blog post in this series on temperature measurement will focus on Thermowells. Thermowells are a mainstay in the process industry, but in order to be efficient and reliable, they require very careful calculations and specific designs. Temperature…

  • The Value of a Temperature Transmitter

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Rosemount Temperature Transmitter portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of most industrial applications. Why Use a Temperature Transmitter? The days of temperature transmitters only utilizing an analog signal are behind us. The evolution of technology, in particular, the microchip, has made it possible to create devices that are not only compact but also digital. No longer does it take a screwdriver…

  • The Value of a Temperature Transmitter

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Rosemount Temperature Transmitter portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of most industrial applications. Why Use a Temperature Transmitter? The days of temperature transmitters only utilizing an analog signal are behind us. The evolution of technology, in particular, the microchip, has made it possible to create devices that are not only compact but also digital. No longer does it take a screwdriver…

  • A Look at the Basics of Temperature Measurement

    Jim Cahill
    Temperature affects many things in our daily lives, from the foods we cook to the comfort level of our homes and the clothes we select for the weather each day. Temperature also plays an important role in the manufacturing process of many different products, either in refined chemicals or final consumer-ready products. Even the medications we might take require the right temperature throughout the production process.…

  • A Look at the Basics of Temperature Measurement

    Jim Cahill
    Temperature affects many things in our daily lives, from the foods we cook to the comfort level of our homes and the clothes we  select for the weather each day. Temperature also plays an important role in the manufacturing process of many different products, either in refined chemicals or final consumer-ready products. Even the medications we might take require the right temperature throughout the production process…

  • Ideal Temperature Measurement for Ammonia Applications

    Jim Cahill
    Temperature measurement and monitoring is critical to synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. Growers usually use nitrogen-based fertilizers to supplement the soil and improve crop quality and yields. The United States alone consumes 11.8 million tons of nitrogen-based fertilizers annually. Ammonia (NH 3 ) can be used directly as a fertilizer, or as feedstock to produce other forms of fertilizers such…

  • Ideal Temperature Measurement for Ammonia Applications

    Jim Cahill
    Temperature measurement and monitoring is critical to synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. Growers usually use nitrogen-based fertilizers to supplement the soil and improve crop quality and yields. The United States alone consumes 11.8 million tons of nitrogen-based fertilizers annually. Ammonia (NH 3 ) can be used directly as a fertilizer, or as feedstock to produce other forms of fertilizers such…

  • Driving Results with Innovative Gas Meter Runs Podcast

    Jim Cahill
    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

    Jim Cahill
    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…

  • Enhanced Offerings to the Rosemount Rail Mount Temperature Transmitter Portfolio

    Jim Cahill
    When obtaining temperature measurements in your facility, it is important to receive accurate and reliable measurement data to ensure an efficient and safe process. With this in mind, we revamped our Rosemount 248 and 644 Rail Mount Temperature Transmitters to provide you with better insights into your temperature measurements, offer increased uptime and accuracy, and meet safety requirements for SIS applications. …

  • Enhanced Offerings to the Rosemount Rail Mount Temperature Transmitter Portfolio

    Jim Cahill
    When obtaining temperature measurements in your facility, it is important to receive accurate and reliable measurement data to ensure an efficient and safe process. With this in mind, we revamped our Rosemount 248 and 644 Rail Mount Temperature Transmitters to provide you with better insights into your temperature measurements, offer increased uptime and accuracy, and meet safety requirements for SIS applications. …

  • The Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator Will Help Optimize Your Inventory

    Jim Cahill
    There’s a lot at stake when it comes to temperature measurement in process industries, and the number of sensors and thermowells your process needs to keep running safely and productively can be considerable. When you have so many different sensor and thermowell product models to manage, designing, purchasing, installing and stocking these various product models can be an arduous task – and you spend a lot of money doing…

  • The Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator Will Help Optimize Your Inventory

    Jim Cahill
    It’s Fast. It’s Free. There’s a lot at stake when it comes to temperature measurement in process industries, and the number of sensors and thermowells your process needs to keep running safely and productively can be considerable. When you have so many different sensor and thermowell product models to manage, designing, purchasing, installing and stocking these various product models can be an arduous task – and you…

  • Pump Health Monitoring Interactive Virtual Webinar

    Jim Cahill
    While processes have been monitored with sensors for many decades, advancements in technology, especially with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) , has made monitoring for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability much more achievable than in the past. For example, in many plants, pumps that are considered non-critical are not monitored. These are either infrequently manually inspected or run to failure. Today…

  • Pump Health Monitoring Interactive Virtual Webinar

    Jim Cahill
    While processes have been monitored with sensors for many decades, advancements in technology, especially with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) , has made monitoring for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability much more achievable than in the past. For example, in many plants, pumps that are considered non-critical are not monitored. These are either infrequently manually inspected or run to failure. Today…

  • Thermowell Design Accelerator™︎ Makes Thermowell Designs Easy

    Jim Cahill
    Accurate temperature measurement is essential for optimal control of processes in industries such as electrical power generation, oil and gas refining, and chemical manufacturing. Even a slight variation, over a long duration, can alter a process outcome. Thermowells are installed in piping and vessels to ensure accurate and reliable temperature measurement, while protecting temperature transmitters from extreme fluid…

  • Thermowell Design Accelerator Makes Thermowell Designs Easy

    Jim Cahill
    Accurate temperature measurement is essential for optimal control of processes in industries such as electrical power generation, oil and gas refining, and chemical manufacturing. Even a slight variation, over a long duration, can alter a process outcome. Thermowells are installed in piping and vessels to ensure accurate and reliable temperature measurement, while protecting temperature transmitters from extreme fluid…

  • Solve 6 Leading Pressure and Temperature Measurement Issues Using Advanced Instrumentation

    Jim Cahill
    Many professionals working in manufacturing plants are confronted with obstacles every day caused by outdated instrumentation technologies and practices, which can hinder operational efficiency. Fortunately, advanced pressure and temperature instrumentation can optimize plant performance and enhance safety through improved preventative maintenance, installation cost savings, increased measurement accuracy, and actionable…

  • Solve 6 Leading Pressure and Temperature Measurement Issues Using Advanced Instrumentation

    Jim Cahill
    Many professionals working in manufacturing plants are confronted with obstacles every day caused by outdated instrumentation technologies and practices, which can hinder operational efficiency. Fortunately, advanced pressure and temperature instrumentation can optimize plant performance and enhance safety through improved preventative maintenance, installation cost savings, increased measurement accuracy, and actionable…

  • Choosing Temperature Instrumentation Should Begin with Understanding the Process

    Jim Cahill
    In a Process Heating magazine article titled Questions to Ask About Temperature Measurement Applications , Emerson’s Sarah Kendrick helps engineers work through the critical temperature application design process. Imagine this: One of your process engineers comes to you, points to a P&ID and says, “We need a new process temperature measurement right here. Take care of it.” What is the first thing you need to know to ensure…

  • Choosing Temperature Instrumentation Should Begin with Understanding the Process

    Jim Cahill
    In a Process Heating magazine article titled Questions to Ask About Temperature Measurement Applications , Emerson’s Sarah Kendrick helps engineers work through the critical temperature application design process. Imagine this: One of your process engineers comes to you, points to a P&ID and says, “We need a new process temperature measurement right here. Take care of it.” What is the first thing you need to know to ensure…

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