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Hydrocarbon Storage Leak Detection: Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Diesel, and Oil Tanks

Naftosense develops and manufactures addressable hydrocarbon leak detection systems that detect hydrocarbons such as refined gasoline, light and heavy crude oils, lubricants, dielectric oils, solvents, and petrochemical compounds. This blog discusses technologies and products that support industrial leak detection.

Sensors for Safety and Process Control

U.E. Precision Sensors creates components to precisely match the specifications of semiconductor manufacturers. Precision Sensors provides its customers with the highest quality, most cost effective and reliable solutions for the safeguarding of people, equipment and processes.

Submitted by Greg Neneman || Valin Corporation
Filtration Still a Major Concern for Peaker Plants

As alternative energy becomes more widespread, peaker plants continue to grow in popularity.  Many plants in operation can count on solar energy during the day, while relying on peaker energy during the evening. 

TTK Liquid Leak Detection FG-AC sensing cable for Acid Leak Detection

Specially designed for corrosive chemical liquids, TTK's FG-AC sensing cable detects and precisely locates acid, corrosive chemicals as well as water leaks at any point along its length.

Submitted by Corey Foster, Valin Corporation
Top 3 Security Misconceptions Between IT and OT Personnel

There seems to be this constant game of tug-of-war between Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) personnel in industrial settings. In general, there are three misconceptions that OT personnel have about the IT department.

Selecting the Right Type of Actuator -Kyntronics

Evaluating the annual operating costs for different types of actuators provides a comprehensive picture of the Total Cost of Ownership. See how Kyntronics SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuators (SHA) compare to traditional hydraulic power units (HPUs) with hydraulic cylinders.

Neles Neldisc™ metal-seated and Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere™ soft-seated butterfly valves

The new generation of Neles Neldisc™ metal-seated and Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere™ soft-seated butterfly valves is built to deliver sustainable performance today and tomorrow.

Watlow PM LEGACY™ Panel Mount Controller

An industry-leading PID controller that allows optimal performance utilizing simple control and menu functionality without complex features. Watlow PM LEGACY™ Controller is ideally suited for basic applications and usage levels.

TTK Oil Leak Detection Solutions for Power Generation Industry

TTK will reduce down-time, maintain plant safety, and prevent environmental hazards with an effective and accurate oil leak detection system. Automate leak detection and integrate into a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), mitigating human error and increase response time to critical leaks.

Mitsubishi Electric Servo and Motion Economy Solutions

Economy Solutions from Mitsubishi Electric provides a low-cost, reliable, powerful, and easy-to-configure bundle of components allowing OEMs and system integrators to integrate high-precision motion control quickly, effortlessly, and affordably into their applications.