Boilers are relatively simple machines that can be used for a variety of purposes: water heating, central heating in homes and other buildings, to generate steam for power, sterilization, cooking, and more. Composed in the most basic sense of a …
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Why Don’t Cars Have Oil Level Gauges?
Sometimes it seems like modern cars have more in common with a computer than the vehicles our grandparents drove. Each and every new car that takes to the roads is packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, and other diagnostic tools …
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New Zealand Maritime Icon Sinks Due to Float Switch Alarm Failure
Lovers of New Zealand’s rich maritime history suffered what may prove to be a devastating loss last week, when Auckland’s beloved icon, the Waitemata Harbour’s Kestrel Ferry sank in the early morning hours of March 8. Described by the Kestrel …
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Sensors for Craft Distillery and Micro-Distillery Equipment
America has been experiencing a huge surge in the popularity of craft and small-batch spirits coinciding with the craft beer boom. According to the American Craft Spirits Association, there are about 770 craft distilleries in the United States. That might not …
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Aquaponic Farming Growing in Popularity with Students
Aquaponics is a system of farming where plants and fish are raised together in a self-contained, symbiotic ecosystem. In a nutshell, fish are kept in aquaculture tanks and their waste converted into nitrates with special bacteria cultures. The nitrates are …
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Liquid Level Sensors for Wastewater Treatment Applications
Wastewater treatment, whether it’s municipal, industrial, or otherwise in nature, is a complicated process. From pumping stations to chemical feeds, aeration basins, mixing vessels, and more, there are a number of treatment areas each with their own operations and requirements. …
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Closed Tank Liquid Level Measurement Solutions from SMD Fluid Controls
Measuring liquid levels in a closed-tank industrial application can pose a number of challenges. This can be an especially critical issue in industries like chemical processing, potable water storage, electroplating, oil and gas industries, and more. Depending on the specifics …
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Market Research Reveals the Future of Optical Level Sensors
Leading market analysis company Future Market Insights has released a new report on the Optical Liquid Level Sensor Market, subtitled “Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2025.” The report details market segments for optical liquid level sensors including oil …
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Industry Facing New Pressure in Face of Oil and Gas Leaks
A 12-year-old crude oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has Taylor Energy and its president, William Pecue, in trouble after allegations that the extent of the spill was hidden from the public. Meanwhile, Chevron is cleaning up a crude …
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Liquid Level Sensors for Turbine Inlet Air Cooling
As worldwide demand for energy grows, more and more consumers in the business, industry, and private sectors are relying on gas-powered turbine generators to provide needed electricity. Unfortunately, the energy output and overall operating efficiency of these generators are significantly …
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