Switch technology has changed so much in the 80 years since its introduction that many common beliefs about switches are no longer true. Here are 7 of the most widespread – and false – myths surrounding them.
Category: Safety
3 Efficiencies Enabled by Electronic Switches In Pump Applications
Precise pump control, including alarm and emergency shutdown functions, is critical to a plant operating optimally. While mechanical instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature switches) has traditionally been deployed on pumping systems, operators are upgrading to more advanced control and automation technologies.
LNG Leak Detection Using an Integrated Temperature Device
In our previous blog post, we looked at some considerations for a systematic instrumentation approach to detect leaks in LNG storage tanks. One such consideration was to deploy appropriate sensors and final elements for the application and the environment, including meeting the defined safety integrity level (SIL) for a given function. In this second part
How LNG Facilities Can Systematically Design Their Instrumentation for Leak Detection
In this two-part blog post, we take a look at how United Electric Controls’ instrumentation technologies can help LNG facilities enhance their leak detection capabilities. In this first part, we review some considerations for a systematic instrumentation approach to detect leaks in LNG storage tanks. Oil and chemical operators have been adopting a systematic approach
Evolving Industry Standards Pave The Way For A Broader Use of Wireless Gas Detection
National codes such as the NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, National Fire Alarm Protection Association and international standards like EN 60079-29 provide considerable prescriptive guidance and performance-based requirements on how fire and gas systems should be designed and deployed within a facility. Process plants and facilities also look to the International Electrotechnical
Debunked! Three myths about WirelessHART Gas Detection
Wireless process instrumentation has been available and widely used for many years, and that includes wireless gas detectors. Yet many users are still cautious about implementing such a technology in their facilities. Here are three myths surrounding WirelessHART gas detection technology and information to debunk them so users can gain a proper understanding and consideration
Boiler maintenance using electronic switches
Boilers are a critical asset in many commercial and industrial facilities (e.g., factories, refineries, power generation plants) and play a vital role in many industrial and production processes. Unexpected issues arising with boilers can cause significant disruptions to a plant’s operations, leading to unplanned downtime. Facilities who have wisely chosen to implement robust boiler upgrade
WirelessHART Network Best Practices
Working with end-users looking to add WirelessHart gas monitoring to their facilities, one question almost universally comes up at some point during the process: Where do I put my gas detectors? Using a wireless gas detector provides great flexibility to deploy your monitoring device exactly where you need it. Obviously, gas type and leak location will influence
Machine Safety in OEM Product Design
Machine safety should be an important consideration for OEM product designers. So, what is machine safety and how can designers lean on performance standards and vendors to ensure compliance? What is machine safety? Simply defined, machine safety is the work of implementing safeguards to protect personnel from injury by understanding the inherent risks associated with
Electronic Switches create efficiency opportunities
There is a growing demand for electronic switches in industrial plants. Operations, maintenance and instrumentation personnel are attracted to how electronic switches combine the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of a mechanical switch with the comparative intelligence of a transmitter. There are 3 types of efficiencies that can be realized from this: 1. Cost efficiency Equipment manufacturers
