Water Treatment

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

7 Switch Myths Busted

Submitted by Michael Sandlin || United Electric Controls

With more than 80 years of evolution since its introduction, switch technology has changed significantly enough that some of the common beliefs about switches are no longer true. Click on the button below to read about the seven common myths surrounding switches.

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StoneL's Axiom AN Increases Valve Communication and Control

If you are looking for a valve controller that can be used on most on/off automated valves then look no further. StoneL's new Discrete Valve Controller provides unmatched reliability, state-of-the-art monitoring and robust pneumatic control in hazardous and general process applications.

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Intrinsically Safe Submersible Pressure Transmitter

WIKA's intrinsically safe submersible pressure transmitter model IL-10 has been designed for the highest requirements of level measurement. Owing to their high accuracy, reliability, and their excellent media resistance, it is the ideal solution for almost all level measurements in hazardous areas.

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W600 Controllers: Take Control Now and Connect with the Best!

Walchem's W600 series controllers provide reliable, flexible, and powerful control for your water treatment program. The large touchscreen display with icon based programming makes setup easy and the universal sensor input provides extraordinary flexibility; the same controller can be used with almost any type of sensor needed.

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Fluid Power - Introduction to Pressure: The Basics

Submitted by Russ Rochambeau, Engineering Manager, IFPS Hydraulic Specialist, Valin Corporation

When discussing fluid power, pressure is the basis for producing any kind of work.  Work cannot be achieved without pressure. To understand the finer points of fluid power, one must first understand the concept of pressure

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HMIs: Beyond the Fixed Panel Interface

Submitted by Valin Corporation

Factory automation mobility is not just about iPads. Companies of all sizes need to think about the software needed to push context-sensitive information to operators and managers.

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Portable or Dedicated Filtration?

Submitted by Tim Tritch

Populations Equipment packagers have an uncanny talent for squeezing major components into very small footprints, obviously to minimize floor-space requirements.

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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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What is Emissivity?

Submitted by Exergen

Emissivity is a surface property that determines how much radiation an object emits at a given temperature compared to a blackbody at the same temperature.

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