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Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

OSHA's Standard Interpretation Letters

Submitted by Automation Engineering Staff

One resource that you may have overlooked is OSHA's collection of standard interpretation letters, which are OSHA's official responses to written questions about compliance with the agency's requirements.

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Should I use Pipe or Tubing?

Submitted by Parker Hannifin Corporation

Standard fluid line systems were for many years constructed from threaded pipe of assorted materials and were assembled with various standard pipe fitting shapes.

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How to Select Valve Actuators for Rotary Valves

Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D.,

At times a process engineer must choose between a pneumatically or electrically actuated valve for a system. There are advantages to both styles, and it is valuable to have data available to make the best choice.

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