Choosing the right differential pressure flow meter for an application can be challenging. This article outlines the considerations and trade-offs in selecting the optimal technology.

Find the right flow meter for your process and plant.

Selecting a liquid flow meter to measure volumetric flow rate or totalized flow can be a complex process. There are many factors to consider, including the fluid type, application environment, operating parameters like temperature, pressure and flow rate, flow meter technology, accuracy and repeatability requirements, reliability, installation constraints, maintenance requirements and instrument life cycle.

Effective and secure cellular communications for remote data acquisition

Managers of water/wastewater facilities need to collect accurate information from remote assets such as pumps, tanks and booster stations. Traditionally, this information is collected manually by collecting the chart recordings. This might be done monthly, weekly or daily, depending on available staffing.

Frequency analysis is an important method of vibration analysis. It provides information on vibration sources and helps identify those components in the vibration signal that are often small, but nevertheless important, for diagnosis. Each vibration can be attributed to a particular excitation source or machine part.

Pumps and Systems Success Story of the Year 2010 Finalist

Joseph Gallo Farms in Atwater, Calif., uses captured methane gas from its 5,000 dairy cows to run up to 50 percent of the electricity for its cheese factory. Using well water and recycled water, cow manure is periodically washed away for processing. In covered lagoons, natural bacteria break down the manure, and the resulting methane gas is eventually turned into electricity.