What is an ON/OFF Valve? – Types, Working, Diagram, Uses & Benefits
An ON/OFF Valve has two states of operation either open or close. It is identical in operation to an electric switch. In other words, the on/off valve
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Strain Gauge Load Cell & Its Working
A strain gauge load cell is a transducer that measures force and converts it into an electrical signal. In this post, we will discuss the
What is a Strain Gauge & How does it Work?
A Strain gauge is used for measuring the displacement, pressure, force, and torque. It converts the force and pressure into an electrical signal that can
Common Terms Used in Control Valves
Common terms used in control valves are very important for understanding the functioning of the control valve. Many terminologies are used in control valves and some common
What is a 4-20 mA Current Loop? Its advantages & Disadvantages
In this post, we will discuss what is a 4-20 mA current loop & its advantages and disadvantages. The 4-20 mA current loop is the
Types of Industrial Level Sensors
There are different types of industrial level sensors. The level sensors are used to measure, monitor, and control the level of the storage vessels. It
LVDT and RVDT: Construction, Working Principle, Key Differences, Applications
LVDT and RVDT are electromechanical transducers used to measure displacement and convert it into an electrical signal. LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) measures linear displacement,
What is Control Valve Cavitation?
Control Valve Cavitation is the rapid creation and subsequent collapse of air bubbles in a fluid. When the internal pressure in a pipe that carries
Measurement of Control Valve flow coefficient (Cv)
Measurement of the control valve flow coefficient(Cv) is very important for knowing the performance of the control valve. The manufacturer determines the control valve flow
Differential Pressure Gauge Principle
The differential pressure gauge principle is based on measuring the difference between two pressures. As its name suggests, the differential pressure measures the two pressures