Calibration
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Proportional smart control valves play critical roles in process industries. Accurately assessing valve performance, however, can be a cumbersome routine.November 2018 | Calibration
April 2020 | Calibration
How to perform a verification test on analog vs digital pressure gauges. Both analog and digital process gauges need to be verified to detect errors related to drift, environment, electrical supply, addition of components to the output loop, and other process changesApril 2020 | Calibration
April 2020 | Calibration
It's important to select the proper pump and gauge to match the testing application at hand—a good guideline is the testing device should be 4-10 times more accurate than the device being tested.April 2020 | Calibration
Gas custody transfer flow computers that calculate flow in pipelines by measuring the differential pressure across a flow restriction, such as an orifice plate or other differential pressure flow device, require special calibration to perform at optimum accuracy.April 2020 | Calibration
April 2020 | Calibration
A pressure comparator is a convenient instrument for bench pressure calibration. Bench calibrations are performed to maintain reference conditions and to obtain the lowest possible uncertainties. The bench is also a convenient place to inspect, adjust, and repair the devices under test.April 2020 | Calibration
A deadweight tester is a proven method of pressure calibration that is usually chosen for bench applications when accuracy and reliability are the top requirements. Calibrations are performed at the bench for convenience and to maintain reference conditions.April 2020 | Calibration
Verifying and documenting the performance and adjusting a HART smart pressure transmitter can require a bucket full of tools. Performing this task with a HART enabled calibrator like the Fluke 754 simplifies the task and reduces what you need to carry.April 2020 | Calibration
Learn which calibration tools are best for improving optimization and quality in process manufacturing plants including chemical processing, nuclear power, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper.April 2020 | Calibration
March 2020 | Calibration
Glossary of Pressure Calibration TermsOctober 2018 | Calibration
On December 31, 2016, metrologists around the world—especially those living under Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)— will add a single second to their New Year's Eve countdown.December 2016 | Calibration
Whether you're building automobiles or electronic components, processing food, maintaining electrical systems, or making plastic, temperature inspection using infrared (IR) cameras and spot thermometers is becoming one of the quickest, safest ways to accurately inspect electrical, electronic, mechanical, HVAC, and process control systems.October 2017 | Calibration
Technicians and engineers who work with automation, instrumentation, and control equipment and systems must deal with measurement issues every day.
October 2011 | Calibration
When assessing control valves and their performance, you need to understand the different types of valves and what they can be tested for.
November 2013 | Calibration
Pressure calibration can be challenging in the best of environments. Working in an area that has the potential for explosion takes the degree of difficulty to another level—one where the technician needs proper training and equipment.
February 2012 | Calibration
