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4 Reasons You Should Measure Humidity

Alyssa Hensler — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:44:34 +0000

We often don’t think about the effects that relative humidity can have. It doesn’t stand out the way that the temperature of a room does, where a person might have to turn on a fan or turn up a heater. In fact, relative humidity is crucial to promoting good indoor air quality and is important …

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An Introduction to Pneumatic Conveying

Alyssa Hensler — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:29:34 +0000

When walking through the grocery store and picking up a bag of flour or sugar, you’ve probably never thought about the process that it took to get these items packaged. The small particle size of these materials requires specialized handling to ensure there is minimal damage or loss, which is called pneumatic conveying. A pneumatic …

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Engineers Week 2021: Imagining Tomorrow

Alyssa Hensler — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:48:34 +0000

From the roads we drive on to advancement in technologies, engineering touches our lives daily. This week, we celebrate National Engineers Week in order to show appreciation for their important work, while also engaging the next generation of innovators. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, was founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in …

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Which Flow Sensing Technology is Best for Your Application?

Alyssa Hensler — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Selecting the correct flowmeter can be a challenging task, and the variety of flow technology options can make the decision even more difficult. By keeping the benefits and drawbacks of each type in mind, you will be able rest easy knowing you’ve made the best choice for your application. 1. Electromagnetic Electromagnetic flowmeters, often called …

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5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Valve

Alyssa Hensler — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:30:40 +0000

Valves are used to handle a wide variety of functions in controlling the flow of liquids and gases. With so many options available, it’s important to look at all of the factors to ensure you are selecting the correct valve for your application. 1. Media Type The characteristics of the liquid or gas type being …

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