tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63258245889568605692024-03-12T19:48:38.164-07:00The Industrial Steam, Valve, and Process Control BlogProviding problem solving and educational information for topics related to industrial steam, hot water systems, industrial valves, valve automation, HVAC, and process automation. Have a question? <u>Give us a call</u> at <strong>(800) 892-2769 | <a href="http://www.meadobrien.com">www.meadobrien.com</a></strong>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-79944173438564325252023-12-16T08:45:00.000-08:002023-12-16T08:45:08.082-08:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X5a-ET7GCm9JE60Aeq2N2i0NwOYiAA8fUe28ELoylpZkY7gRQbPDPg42OhJp8XeOSvCiURmH5AwusHYUbRhtofFfc1MdBr4GUOzvBwRq9w5NQcpYJlpdUPhEMyhef6YpJiYLDzdfyzl8B1wkN9bs9qrCu6RtEUYTFIprKzKXV846khhQGloW1RfRczo/s1200/2023-Holidays-Mead-OBrien.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X5a-ET7GCm9JE60Aeq2N2i0NwOYiAA8fUe28ELoylpZkY7gRQbPDPg42OhJp8XeOSvCiURmH5AwusHYUbRhtofFfc1MdBr4GUOzvBwRq9w5NQcpYJlpdUPhEMyhef6YpJiYLDzdfyzl8B1wkN9bs9qrCu6RtEUYTFIprKzKXV846khhQGloW1RfRczo/w640-h334/2023-Holidays-Mead-OBrien.png" title="Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-85298210889644126232023-10-10T03:49:00.001-07:002023-10-10T03:49:49.111-07:00Inflatable Seat Butterfly Valves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.meadobrien.com/article_170_Posi-flate-Butterfly-Valves.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inflatable Seat Butterfly Valves" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjGfC6OUF3pJrviGXDLX4Dceezz5a5GEAzVySlvB-2hy_Rys62RhoUi-A7798Y1x-eO222MkdoTUVAybaGoly9B5BImJ399Xx3Q2do_4SPlVhyUO19ES9eJ-40blKoR7aDJiyX4bd195Niznvfu2w-I_wPsYYfqvJ9O5umXMhwdtAzm5Se18Ja2lY69-M/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Inflatable-Butterfly-Valve.jpeg" title="Inflatable Seat Butterfly Valves" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #0e101a;">Butterfly valves are flow control devices with a rotatable disc or vane that, when turned, either allow fluid to flow through or stop the flow entirely. The disc is mounted on a rotating shaft. When the valve is closed, the disc is turned to block the passageway, and when the valve is open, it is rotated 90° to allow flow.</span></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In the case of <a href="https://www.meadobrien.com/article_170_Posi-flate-Butterfly-Valves.cfm">inflatable seat butterfly valves</a>, the design includes an inflatable seat. This seat is typically a resilient (often elastomeric) liner that can be inflated or deflated to achieve tight shutoff or to allow the disc to rotate freely.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Unique Operation:</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Sealing Mechanism</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: The seat is inflated when the valve needs to be closed tightly to prevent any leakage. The inflation pushes the seat tightly against the disc, creating a tight seal, which ensures zero leakage. This mechanism makes the inflatable seat butterfly valve distinct from traditional butterfly valves.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Free Rotation</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: When the valve needs to be operated (either to be opened or to throttle flow), the seat is deflated. This deflation allows the disc to rotate freely without rubbing against the seat.</span></li></ol><br /><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Advantages</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Enhanced Sealing</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: The primary advantage is achieving a very tight shutoff. The inflatable seat can seal tightly against the disc, preventing potential leakage, even when particles might be trapped between the disc and the seat.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Extended Life Span</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Because the disc does not rub against the seat during operation, the wear and tear on the disc and the seat are minimized, prolonging the valve's life.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Versatility</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Suitable for handling both liquids and dry bulk materials, especially useful in industries where particle entrapment is a concern.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Reduced Maintenance</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Maintenance intervals can be extended due to the reduced wear and tear on the valve components.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Optimal for Slurry Applications</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Their design ensures minimal clogging or obstruction, making them suitable for slurry applications.</span></li></ol><br /><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Industrial Applications</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Inflatable seat butterfly valves are especially beneficial in industries where tight sealing and prevention of contamination are critical.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Pharmaceuticals</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Where contamination can compromise the integrity of products.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Food & Beverage</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Ensuring a sanitary environment and preventing contamination.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Chemical Processing</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Handling aggressive chemicals that might leak in regular valves.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mining</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Dealing with slurry and other particle-laden fluids.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Pulp & Paper</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Handling pulps, sludges, and other semi-solid materials.</span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><a href="https://www.meadobrien.com/article_170_Posi-flate-Butterfly-Valves.cfm">Posi-flate</a>, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the worldwide leader in inflatable seat butterfly valves. Comparative tests show that the Posi-flate butterfly valve excels over competitors, with a one to three million cycles lifespan, especially in abrasive conditions. The Posi-flate Series 585/586 is tailored for extreme conditions, catering to heavy-duty needs and high pressures. These valves fit sizes from 2" (50mm) to 24" (600mm), compatible with both ANSI and metric flanges. A comprehensive range of actuators, switches, and controls are available for various applications.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In summary, inflatable seat butterfly valves offer a unique and effective solution to many industrial challenges. Their ability to provide a tight seal, even under challenging conditions, makes them invaluable in various applications where leakage or contamination could be costly.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p>Mead O'Brien<br /><a href="https://meadobrien.com/">https://meadobrien.com</a><br />(800) 874-9655</div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-44700932322460054542023-09-25T06:36:00.002-07:002023-09-25T06:42:41.560-07:00Industrial Valve Actuation: Rack and Pinion vs. Scotch-Yoke Actuators<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXCy_CmJQoRCphCILRjv_mZSAPAduRYbZn5D4UrRdhmyRK9MFlCEZ-h8lf8YCGZpJs0CyrQU_o-yQ9Ha5YvqDdDpWYo_mrQDWD1VN1Xih0C2hC02WOPh__JdU148yJY-XOqS_16KMTMkK9WSQmKQc7-43tHGftgiKxlndXa1_f01dKOWlwKA0u4YK39w/s1200/Mead-OBrien-Rack-and-Pinion-vs-Scotch-Yoke-Actuators-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Industrial Valve Actuation: Rack and Pinion vs. Scotch-Yoke Actuators" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXCy_CmJQoRCphCILRjv_mZSAPAduRYbZn5D4UrRdhmyRK9MFlCEZ-h8lf8YCGZpJs0CyrQU_o-yQ9Ha5YvqDdDpWYo_mrQDWD1VN1Xih0C2hC02WOPh__JdU148yJY-XOqS_16KMTMkK9WSQmKQc7-43tHGftgiKxlndXa1_f01dKOWlwKA0u4YK39w/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Rack-and-Pinion-vs-Scotch-Yoke-Actuators-3.jpeg" title="Industrial Valve Actuation: Rack and Pinion vs. Scotch-Yoke Actuators" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #0e101a;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_132_Valve-Actuation.cfm">Valve actuation</a> in the industrial sector is a crucial component in regulating and controlling fluid flow. With a myriad of applications ranging from chemical processing to oil and gas extraction, the right choice of actuation can impact efficiency, safety, and system longevity. Among the popular options for pneumatic actuation are the rack and pinion actuators and scotch-yoke actuators. But how does one choose between them? Let's delve deeper into the mechanics, advantages, and ideal scenarios.</span></div><div><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Basics of Valve Actuation:</span></h3><div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Valve actuation is the mechanism that drives the valve to open, close, or modulate, controlling the flow of the medium (gas, liquid, or slurry). Pneumatic actuators utilize air pressure to provide the necessary motion, transforming the energy from the compressed air into mechanical movement.</span></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Rack and Pinion Actuators:</span></h3><div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mechanism</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Rack and pinion actuators comprise a cylindrical chamber housing a piston connected to a rack. When air pressure is applied, the piston moves, driving the rack to engage with a pinion, resulting in rotational movement.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Advantages</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Consistent Torque</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: They offer a uniform torque output throughout the rotation, aligning well with valves that require a nearly constant force, like ball or butterfly valves.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Compact Design</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Typically more lightweight and compact, they're ideal for situations with limited space.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Durability</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: With fewer moving parts, they often exhibit longer lifespans in specific environments.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Cost-effective</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Generally less expensive than their scotch-yoke counterparts for the same torque output.</span></li></ol><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Scotch-Yoke Actuators:</span></h3><div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mechanism</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: The scotch-yoke design converts linear motion into rotational motion using a yoke mechanism and a rotating pin. As the piston rod moves, the yoke slides along the rotating pin, producing rotational movement.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Advantages</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Variable Torque Profile</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: Their torque output isn't constant—it increases near the ends of rotation, which can be beneficial for valves like a gate or globe valves where torque needs to rise at the start and end of a stroke.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">High Torque Capabilities</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: They can offer higher torque outputs for the same size as rack and pinion actuators in specific configurations.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Robustness</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">: They can be more robust in heavy-duty applications requiring high torques.</span></li></ol><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Rack and Pinion vs. Scotch-Yoke: When to Specify Which?</span></h3><div><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></div><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><li><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Torque Profile Needs</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></li><ul><li>For ball or butterfly valves that demand consistent torque throughout the rotation, rack, and pinion actuators are preferable.</li><li>The scotch-yoke design is advantageous for gate or globe valves that require high torque at the start and end of operation.</li></ul><li><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Space & Weight Considerations</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></li><ul><li>In constrained spaces or where weight is a concern, the compact nature of rack and pinion actuators may be beneficial.</li></ul><li><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Durability & Maintenance</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></li><ul><li>In clean environments, the more straightforward design of the rack and pinion might have an edge in terms of longevity.</li><li>The wear and tear on the scotch-yoke's sliding parts may require more frequent maintenance in dirty or harsh conditions.</li></ul><li><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Cost Sensitivity</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></li><ul><li>Budget constraints might lean towards rack and pinion actuators, though weighing initial costs against potential maintenance and longevity is essential.</li></ul><li><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Operational Speed</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">:</span></li><ul><li>Depending on design specifics, speed requirements may favor one actuator type over the other.</li></ul></ul><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Choosing between rack and pinion and scotch-yoke actuators is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Factors like torque requirements, environmental conditions, space constraints, and costs play vital roles. Engaging with manufacturers and understanding the specific needs of your application will ensure optimal system performance and longevity.</span></p></div><div><br /></div>Mead O'Brien<br /><a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a><br />(800) 874-9655<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-85428936807000943082023-08-18T08:04:00.003-07:002023-08-18T08:07:02.677-07:00Industrial Pressure Gauges with Acid Leak Detection Technology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_54_Ashcroft.cfm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Industrial Pressure Gauges with Acid Leak Detection Technology" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvKGnyktL_h-mqf_uUl0xpk_jy9hhw75L_0avS83UAa0sxWFi6pNbmgR7VAeVXO4bQLgM6yjwaiZpWiG2e8aKk21w5XP6iHBRZ6oFPrNX7ciOG3d4ogV99CDfzTN9gAydIGO5xmBm9Q179ewMhSteYE09tLetKwkZXeqJ7CK2cqATsX61nJiR5qLwt80/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-ALD-Pressure-Guages.jpeg" title="Industrial Pressure Gauges with Acid Leak Detection Technology" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>In the chemical manufacturing and processing world, the instrumentation and tools used in the industry need to be of the highest quality and withstand harsh operating conditions. These instruments, which are often directly exposed to chemical processes, must endure exposure to extreme temperatures, corrosive substances, and other aggressive conditions. One of the vital instruments in the chemical industry is the industrial pressure gauge, a device used to measure and monitor the pressure of fluids and gases in pipelines, vessels, and other industrial systems. Given the significance of accurate pressure measurement, integrating acid leak detection (ALD) technology into these pressure gauges has become increasingly important. Acid leak detection assemblies offer a valuable tool for industry professionals, providing a visual indication of changes in process media, as they utilize a special coating that changes color when exposed to compounds with pH levels of ≤3.0.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Need for Acid Leak Detection in Pressure Gauges</h3><div><br /></div><div>Industrial pressure gauges are vital for monitoring and controlling processes in various industries, particularly the chemical industry, where accurate pressure readings ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. As many chemical processes involve acidic substances, a leak of corrosive acids can have serious consequences. Not only can it damage equipment and result in costly downtime, but it can also pose serious safety risks to workers and the environment.</div><div><br /></div><div>Acid leak detection technology plays an essential role in mitigating these risks. By incorporating this technology into industrial pressure gauges, it is possible to quickly detect leaks of acidic compounds and take appropriate action to prevent damage and ensure safety.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How ALD Technology Works in Pressure Gauges</h3><div><br /></div><div>The ALD technology is a special coating applied to parts of the pressure gauge that might come in contact with the process media in the event of a leak. This coating changes color when exposed to compounds with pH levels of ≤3.0, making it an effective tool for detecting acidic leaks.</div><div><br /></div><div>The color change in the coating is usually irreversible, which allows for easy identification of leaks even after the fact. Once the gauge shows evidence of a color change, it indicates that an acid leak has occurred, and maintenance personnel can take appropriate measures to address the issue.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pressure gauges equipped with ALD technology are installed in critical areas of chemical plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities with a high potential for acid leaks. </div><div><br /></div><div>They monitor pressure in pipelines, tanks, reactors, and other equipment where corrosive substances are processed or stored.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Advantages of ALD Technology in Pressure Gauges</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Early Detection: ALD technology allows for the early detection of acid leaks, preventing further damage to equipment and reducing the risk of accidents.</li><li>Visual Indication: The color change clearly indicates a leak, making it easier for operators to identify the issue and take corrective action.</li><li>Enhanced Safety: By detecting leaks early, ALD technology helps to improve the safety of workers and the environment.</li><li>Cost Savings: Early detection of acid leaks can reduce downtime and repair costs, leading to cost savings for the facility.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conclusion</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Incorporating acid leak detection technology into industrial pressure gauges is an effective way to enhance the safety and efficiency of chemical processes. The ALD technology visually indicates changes in process media, helping operators quickly identify and address leaks of acidic compounds. This technology not only improves the facility's overall safety but also reduces the risk of costly equipment damage and downtime.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Mead O'Brien</div><div>https://meadobrien.com</div><div>(800) 874-9655</div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-33736466702235767942023-06-28T07:21:00.003-07:002023-06-28T07:21:45.934-07:00The Role of Heat Exchangers, Insulation, and Instrumentation in Heat Recovery and Decarbonization Efforts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHClvx2HvwufB9VQft9RR7pmrctnVJu7T9GB1jY4-ZkpA3V31x--tZf_wHJK7Ksr6xUtizNLXp49lhneDpsBy00IFv2ZhfnxqhQxkrqXEgfZai39Zo5xzGvoHYp-xL5IgA5f5jTgO8h2034j9jAx-ytPUup3Pvzay4lUnp9GyEPU13HkOm0feApZgmhfE/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-Heat-Recovery-1-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Role of Heat Exchangers, Insulation, and Instrumentation in Heat Recovery and Decarbonization Efforts" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHClvx2HvwufB9VQft9RR7pmrctnVJu7T9GB1jY4-ZkpA3V31x--tZf_wHJK7Ksr6xUtizNLXp49lhneDpsBy00IFv2ZhfnxqhQxkrqXEgfZai39Zo5xzGvoHYp-xL5IgA5f5jTgO8h2034j9jAx-ytPUup3Pvzay4lUnp9GyEPU13HkOm0feApZgmhfE/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-Heat-Recovery-1-3.jpg" title="The Role of Heat Exchangers, Insulation, and Instrumentation in Heat Recovery and Decarbonization Efforts" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Industrial plants often use a large amount of energy in their operations, which can result in significant greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2). As such, decarbonization efforts in these facilities are crucial in mitigating the impacts of climate change. One effective way to decrease carbon emissions is through energy efficiency improvements, which include recapturing waste heat and optimizing overall energy management. Here is an explanation of how waste heat recapture works and where how integration into an industrial plant's decarbonization efforts makes the most sense:</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_195_Armstrong-Steam-Condensate-and-Heat-Transfer-Products.cfm">Waste Heat Recovery and Heat Exchangers</a></b>: Heat exchangers are crucial in waste heat recovery. They enable heat transfer from a hot fluid (either gas or liquid) to a colder fluid without direct contact between the two. This process is critical for waste heat recovery, as it allows waste heat from processes or equipment to be captured and reused, thus reducing the total amount of energy needed to heat the colder fluid. The heat recovered has value in several ways - in other processes that require heat, generate electricity, or preheat feedstock, reducing the reliance on burning fossil fuels for these purposes, ultimately lowering CO2 emissions.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_191_Shannon-Global-Energy-Solutions.cfm">Insulation</a></b>: Proper insulation can significantly reduce heat loss, improving overall process efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. By insulating valves, pipes, boilers, heat exchangers, and other equipment, heat is retained within the system, meaning less energy is needed to maintain desired temperatures, which translates into less fuel burned and, consequently, lower emissions. Additionally, insulation reduces the risk of heat-related injuries, which can be a safety benefit.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_69_Foxboro.cfm">Process Instruments and Controls</a></b>: The use of advanced process instruments, controls, and automation can optimize the energy efficiency of an industrial plant. These tools can help to more accurately monitor and control process conditions, including temperature, pressure, and flow rates, to ensure that processes operate optimally. They can also help to identify the source of waste heat and when it's generated, which can then be captured and reused. Implementing predictive maintenance strategies, which use data collected from process instruments to anticipate equipment failures before they happen, can also reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.</div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to these methods, industrial plants should consider integrating renewable energy sources into their operations. For example, they could replace fossil fuel-based heating systems with solar thermal systems or use biogas produced from organic waste. Further, they can consider carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, which involve capturing CO2 produced from industrial processes and storing it underground, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere.</div><div><br /></div><div> It is crucial to conduct regular energy audits to identify opportunities for improvement, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure the successful implementation of these decarbonization measures. Training staff to understand and effectively implement these measures is equally important.</div><div><br /></div><div>By adopting a comprehensive approach that includes waste heat recovery, improved insulation, using process instruments, and integrating renewable energy sources, industrial plants can significantly reduce their carbon emissions, helping to combat climate change.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Mead O'Brien</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/" style="color: #7d181e; text-decoration-line: none;">https://meadobrien.com</a></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">(800) 892-2769</span></span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-37690058153852706592023-05-11T07:01:00.008-07:002023-05-11T07:01:45.237-07:00Gas Powered Actuators for the Oil and Gas Industry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_151_Limitorque-Fluid-Power-Systems.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gas Powered Actuators for the Oil and Gas Industry" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7lNBrvqS9KKgPIaA6tudMUcjbrXo_YFOeDD_VI69ZGwU9MFHjTwPpDVi7DRBDmpmwVDNsniJ48vCFfalmvVtFoKyOOdNpQSTfcqc7xo8wIwNx2uAJEol6CMJ_p6akNGDwnoqHvBGnEMy-UIAbL84kqHb_ZtaMBRrRKBK80yR8bRVwLHQz6ysbbs4/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Gas-Powered-Actuators-1.jpg" title="Gas Powered Actuators for the Oil and Gas Industry" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The <b>gas-powered scotch yoke actuator</b> is a mechanical device designed to convert linear motion into rotary motion, primarily used for valve actuation in the oil and gas industry and other industrial applications requiring precision control of fluid flow. This actuator is particularly advantageous for heavy-duty and high-torque applications, offering reliable and efficient operation with minimal maintenance. Here's a detailed overview of how it operates and its primary application:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Operation:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Gas supply</b>: The gas-powered scotch yoke actuator uses pressurized gas as the driving force, which, depending on the specific application and site requirements, the gas source is a natural gas pipeline, an onsite compressor, or bottled gas.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Pneumatic cylinder</b>: The gas enters the pneumatic cylinder, which is the core component of the actuator. The cylinder contains a piston that moves linearly when pressurized gas is applied.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Scotch yoke mechanism</b>: The linear motion of the piston is converted into rotary motion using the scotch yoke mechanism. The scotch yoke consists of a yoke (a slotted, U-shaped component) attached to the piston rod and a pin mounted on the rotating output shaft. The yoke slides along the pin as the piston moves linearly, causing the output shaft to rotate.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Output shaft</b>: The output shaft's rotation is transferred to the valve stem, causing the valve to open or close, depending on the direction of the rotation. The shaft is connected to the valve using a coupling, which ensures proper alignment and torque transmission.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Spring return mechanism</b>: Some gas-powered scotch yoke actuators have a spring return mechanism, which enables the valve to return to a predetermined fail-safe position in the event of a loss of gas supply or system failure.</span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Primary application:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> The primary application of the gas-powered Scotch yoke actuator is in the oil and gas industry, where it controls various types of valves, such as ball valves, butterfly valves, and plug valves. These valves are essential for regulating the flow of oil, gas, or other fluids in pipelines, processing plants, and other facilities.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The actuator's high torque capabilities make it suitable for heavy-duty applications, such as large-diameter or high-pressure valves. Additionally, the gas-powered design offers several advantages over electric or hydraulic actuators, including lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and compatibility with remote or hazardous locations where electricity or hydraulic power may not be readily available.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_151_Limitorque-Fluid-Power-Systems.cfm">Limitorque</a> has established a dominant position in the gas-powered scotch yoke actuator market, owing to its reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and efficient products. Their actuators are known for their durability and low maintenance requirements, making them a preferred choice for heavy-duty applications in the oil and gas industry. The company's commitment to continuous innovation and its extensive experience in the field has allowed them to develop customized solutions to address the unique challenges faced by its customers. Furthermore, Limitorque's strong global presence and extensive support network ensure they provide exceptional after-sales service, reinforcing their position as a trusted leader in the market.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Mead O'Brien</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">(800) 892-2769</span></span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-2133415963604072122023-04-29T09:50:00.006-07:002023-04-29T09:54:46.647-07:00Decarbonization of Industrial Facilities and the Crucial Role of Process Instrumentation and Valves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFGXLeFHuyPV3OYvwlk_nG9m_YpvxDP6uLceCmzR09BgbgxfCfYBjmZgzZr6NjamuONBna1kF_OQIpWq8l_rzv7yUwSLBnCOJ0Hrrg6O2C-CxziSPjVdnD_krrpeC0zYnPbWDd_NKL29iEWwusIFdUcj4xpu6YdjMUiOHFBzc0tSklvErad-03Rk2/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Decarbonization of Industrial Facilities and the Crucial Role of Process Instrumentation and Valves" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFGXLeFHuyPV3OYvwlk_nG9m_YpvxDP6uLceCmzR09BgbgxfCfYBjmZgzZr6NjamuONBna1kF_OQIpWq8l_rzv7yUwSLBnCOJ0Hrrg6O2C-CxziSPjVdnD_krrpeC0zYnPbWDd_NKL29iEWwusIFdUcj4xpu6YdjMUiOHFBzc0tSklvErad-03Rk2/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-1-2.jpg" title="Decarbonization of Industrial Facilities and the Crucial Role of Process Instrumentation and Valves" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In recent years, concerns about climate change have spurred a global push towards decarbonization, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, from human activities. This movement involves transforming various sectors, including industrial facilities that account for a significant portion of global emissions. A critical aspect of this decarbonization drive is the adoption of advanced process instrumentation and valves, which are pivotal in improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing emissions. This article will explore the importance of process instrumentation and valves in decarbonizing industrial facilities and discuss the latest technological advancements.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The Importance of Process Instrumentation and Valves in Decarbonization</span></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Enhancing Energy Efficiency</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Process instrumentation and valves are critical components of industrial control systems that regulate and monitor processes in facilities such as power plants, refineries, and manufacturing plants. By providing accurate and real-time data on parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level, these instruments enable operators to optimize processes and reduce energy consumption. Efficient and precise valve control also ensures energy use applies when and where needed, preventing wastage and reducing overall energy demand.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Advanced process instrumentation and valves help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by identifying inefficiencies and leaks in industrial processes. For instance, smart valves with built-in sensors can detect gas leaks, enabling operators to address the issue promptly and minimize emissions. Moreover, advanced control systems can optimize combustion processes in power plants and other facilities, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Facilitating the Integration of Renewable Energy</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">As industries transition towards renewable energy sources, process instrumentation, and valves play a crucial role in integrating these technologies into existing infrastructure. Advanced control systems can effectively manage the variable nature of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Additionally, smart valves can help balance the flow of energy between different sources, optimizing the system's overall efficiency.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Technological Advancements in Process Instrumentation and Valves</span></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are revolutionizing process instrumentation and valve technology. Integrating sensors, communication networks, and data analytics allows for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote control of industrial processes. This interconnected system enhances efficiency, minimizes downtime, and reduces energy consumption, contributing significantly to decarbonization efforts.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Advanced Materials and 3D Printing</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The development of advanced materials and the adoption of 3D printing technology in producing process instruments and valves have significantly improved performance, durability, and efficiency. For example, advanced alloys and ceramics can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, reducing energy losses and improving the overall efficiency of industrial processes.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)</h2><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly utilized in process instrumentation and valve technology. These advanced algorithms can analyze data from sensors and other sources to predict equipment failures, optimize processes, and recommend maintenance activities. AI-driven process instrumentation and valves play a crucial role in decarbonizing industrial facilities by enhancing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and reducing energy consumption.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Decarbonizing industrial facilities is essential to mitigate climate change and achieve a sustainable future. Process instrumentation and valves play a vital role in this endeavor by enhancing energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. As technology advances, adopting digitalization, advanced materials, and AI-driven solutions will further improve industrial processes' performance and environmental impact, accelerating the global shift towards decarbonization.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">Mead O'Brien</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">(800) 874-9655</span></span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-69087814256566820802023-03-24T11:21:00.006-07:002023-03-24T11:22:40.255-07:00Industrial and Commercial Hot Water System Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Support<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Fc33GpENcMsOqG6b2F0CTSB18ctrdB7QIot5zPYbINVdRdbsmAqyGmR1V8byAzMkSQz4sIMr4ycBFXIH1H2edOmhKzLkLlKFkZdAV9WshZtp1WrcE7AP5zXAH3E3g4zRrkrKgctCiykFo9WTfvIuhsY2e0cTjInfdUXBz9uOrqflvBM1C2G5NbM/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Hot-Water-Systems-Integration-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Industrial and Commercial Hot Water System Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Support" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Fc33GpENcMsOqG6b2F0CTSB18ctrdB7QIot5zPYbINVdRdbsmAqyGmR1V8byAzMkSQz4sIMr4ycBFXIH1H2edOmhKzLkLlKFkZdAV9WshZtp1WrcE7AP5zXAH3E3g4zRrkrKgctCiykFo9WTfvIuhsY2e0cTjInfdUXBz9uOrqflvBM1C2G5NbM/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Hot-Water-Systems-Integration-1.jpg" title="Industrial and Commercial Hot Water System Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Support" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Choosing the right company specializing in engineering and integration services to design and install industrial and commercial hot water systems can significantly value your organization. You can realize this value through several key aspects, including expertise, cost savings, efficiency, safety, and scalability.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Expertise</b>: A specialized company has extensive knowledge in designing, installing, and maintaining large-scale hot water systems. Their engineers and technicians are highly skilled in selecting the right components, such as boilers, pumps, valves, and control instrumentation, ensuring a high-quality and reliable system that meets the specific requirements of your business.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Cost savings</b>: By partnering with an experienced company, you can save costs in several ways. First, you avoid making expensive mistakes during the design and installation phases. Second, the company's knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices allows them to design energy-efficient systems, reducing operational costs. Third, they can also help you take advantage of available incentives and rebates from utility companies and government programs.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Efficiency</b>: A well-designed hot water system ensures optimal performance and efficiency. By working with a specialized company, you benefit from their expertise in selecting and configuring the right components to achieve the highest possible efficiency, reducing energy consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizing your environmental impact.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Safety</b>: Industrial and commercial hot water systems involve high pressures, temperatures, and potential hazards. By partnering with a company experienced in these systems, you ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulations, which reduces the risk of accidents and liabilities.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Scalability</b>: As your business grows, your hot water system may need to be expanded or upgraded. An experienced company can design your system with scalability in mind, making it easier and more cost-effective to add capacity or make modifications in the future.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Compliance</b>: A specialized company knows the codes, standards, and regulations governing large industrial and commercial hot water systems, ensuring that your system is designed and installed in compliance with all applicable requirements, avoiding potential fines and penalties.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Support and maintenance</b>: A reliable partner can provide ongoing support, including regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, ensuring your hot water system remains in optimal condition throughout its lifecycle, reduces downtime, and extends the life of your investment.</span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com">Mead O'Brien</a> offers engineering and integration services for industrial and commercial hot water systems providing expertise, cost savings, efficiency, safety, scalability, compliance, and ongoing support. Partnering with Mead O'Brien leads to a more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective hot water system for your organization, while minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit </span><a href="https://meadobrien.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #d52a33; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;">https://meadobrien.com</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">.</span></span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-23628044022824720022023-02-24T07:00:00.001-08:002023-02-24T07:00:09.279-08:00The Role of Industrial Diaphragm Seals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcYsfxmzSz5WbGWnxZMfgOQY8E4Mr0yngXzJIkNJ1zrBOf5PrkpmmYQL0AXQTmlvy8mV8CkfUVwIYmeq_fhDqfbLt62XZuyCex6o0JJ5TFXpbHsS1-CDJ62WZpyib8ARogkB-N_ttYPEY2HGuVnqwBvie_-wMGhatlVeomfI5zbtJ3GJaTPaXlrSb/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Diaphragm-Seals-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Role of Industrial Diaphragm Seals" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcYsfxmzSz5WbGWnxZMfgOQY8E4Mr0yngXzJIkNJ1zrBOf5PrkpmmYQL0AXQTmlvy8mV8CkfUVwIYmeq_fhDqfbLt62XZuyCex6o0JJ5TFXpbHsS1-CDJ62WZpyib8ARogkB-N_ttYPEY2HGuVnqwBvie_-wMGhatlVeomfI5zbtJ3GJaTPaXlrSb/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Diaphragm-Seals-1.jpg" title="The Role of Industrial Diaphragm Seals" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Diaphragm seals protect industrial pressure gauges, transmitters, and other instruments in corrosive, high-temperature, and high-vibration applications for the following reasons:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Protection against corrosive media</b>: Diaphragm seals isolate the gauge from corrosive liquids and gases, preventing damage to the indicator and ensuring accurate readings.</li><li><b>High-temperature resistance</b>: Diaphragm seals use materials that can withstand high temperatures, such as PTFE and Monel, allowing the application of the gauge in high-temperature applications without affecting accuracy.</li><li><b>Vibration resistance</b>: In high-vibration applications, diaphragm seals reduce the vibration transfer to the gauge, reducing the risk of damage and ensuring accuracy.</li><li><b>Media compatibility</b>: The diaphragm material can be selected based on compatibility with the process media, ensuring accurate readings and preventing damage to the gauge.</li><li><b>Longer service life</b>: A diaphragm seal with a pressure gauge in corrosive, high-temperature, and high-vibration applications can extend the service life of the pressure gauge, reducing the need for maintenance and replacements.</li></ol>Diaphragm seals transfer movement to pressure sensors through mechanical means. A flexible diaphragm is attached to the gauge's sensor and is separated from the process fluid by a filled chamber or a static pressure-transmitting liquid. As the process pressure changes, it causes the diaphragm to flex and transfer the movement to the gauge's sensor, which translates to the pressure reading.</div><div><br /></div><div>Industrial diaphragm seals provide the "wetted" interface. Wetted refers to the parts of a diaphragm seal that come into contact with the measured process fluid. In industrial diaphragm seals, the wetted components consist of the diaphragm and the metal or ceramic components surrounding the diaphragm and are in direct contact with the process fluid. These parts must be compatible with the process media and withstand the fluid's corrosive and abrasive properties.</div><div><br /></div><div>In conclusion, diaphragm seals provide a protective interface between the process media and the pressure gauge that ensures protection, accuracy, and increased longevity in challenging industrial applications, making them essential for industrial pressure gauges.</div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit </span><a href="https://meadobrien.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #d52a33; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;">https://meadobrien.com</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">.</span></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-28337879866156898992023-01-11T06:19:00.000-08:002023-01-11T06:19:39.829-08:00Benefits of Removable Reusable Insulation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXGvTPUjyZ_yUWJpU_CwKztb2Hcs9f1pJAuZOF_43v6RdKaLvb4_YglK2matvUX02a0M-HubRQqjTJ2F0Q45LZStj2hPM9PfFY8fEANKQVlS-8C-HU1gMKH2M1VdJ_dFsgMkCwXEVOTQ9EeiY6GjpsRZZ2Yt9wPnBNCkVnYf5bbNovKAXUie_giZ1/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Reusable-Removable-Insulation-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefits of Removable Reusable Industrial Insulation" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXGvTPUjyZ_yUWJpU_CwKztb2Hcs9f1pJAuZOF_43v6RdKaLvb4_YglK2matvUX02a0M-HubRQqjTJ2F0Q45LZStj2hPM9PfFY8fEANKQVlS-8C-HU1gMKH2M1VdJ_dFsgMkCwXEVOTQ9EeiY6GjpsRZZ2Yt9wPnBNCkVnYf5bbNovKAXUie_giZ1/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Reusable-Removable-Insulation-1.jpg" title="Benefits of Removable Reusable Industrial Insulation" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Unlike traditional insulation which is only used one time and then disposed, industrial reusable blanket insulation can be used multiple times and therefore it is more cost-effective over time. It can be also used to insulate equipment, valves, pipes, and ducts, as well as the walls, roof, and floor of a building. Additionally, it can be used as heat and fire barriers in certain situations.</div><div><br /></div><div>Industrial reusable insulation refers to insulation material that is designed for use in industrial settings such as manufacturing facilities, power plants, and other heavy industrial buildings. It is typically made of durable materials such as fiberglass, ceramic, or mineral wool, which can withstand the harsh conditions of an industrial environment. Reusable insulation can be cut to fit any shape or size, making it easy to use in a variety of industrial applications.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, industrial reusable insulation products are designed to help industrial facilities save energy, reduce costs, improve the comfort of the workers and also increase the safety.</div><div><br /></div><div>Typical Reusable Insulation Products Are:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Acoustic Blankets & Shields</li><li>Acoustic Blankets For Fan And Blower Housings</li><li>Hydrophobic Insulation Blankets</li><li>Safety Fire Blankets</li><li>Safety Rain Shield Protective Enclosures</li><li>Safety Spray Shield</li><li>Safety Throw Blanket</li><li>Thermal Blankets</li></ul></div><div>Reusable insulation can provide significant energy savings and cost savings in industrial manufacturing facilities. Here are a few advantages:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Improved energy efficiency</b>: Blanket insulation helps to keep heat inside the facility during the winter and outside during the summer, which can significantly reduce the amount of energy needed to heat or cool the building.</li><li><b>Lower costs</b>: Reusable blanket insulation is a cost-effective solution for insulation because it can be used multiple times. This reduces the cost of insulation over the life of the building.</li><li><b>Easy installation</b>: Blanket insulation is simple to install and can be cut to fit any shape or size, making it easy to use in a variety of industrial settings.</li><li><b>Durable</b>: Reusable blanket insulation is made of heavy-duty materials that can withstand the wear and tear of an industrial environment.</li><li><b>Safety</b>: Insulation blanket can reduce the hazards of hot surfaces, electrical and fire hazards.</li></ul></div></div><div>For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 892-2769 or visit <a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a>.</div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-89042502886567740552022-12-21T02:51:00.001-08:002022-12-21T02:51:06.207-08:00Happy Holidays from Mead O'Brien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipxJTm9PXdHoKd7yAbG88KGzSVeXxKXtbhCRwRQQZJ9pTpcO7n8grm3QvyHwll8dyK-4uZgJqKtUvD_oUhdyUswRYbT3ZvyiY9HrSU86z1a99l9zmO_YskMkVVYCChIRDGCkWUBthoV6eQcmZ_nLDnhLOj0VDzJzRWTfM3swpRGXN897UgEWKR7ZF/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Holidays-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Happy Holidays from Mead O'Brien" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipxJTm9PXdHoKd7yAbG88KGzSVeXxKXtbhCRwRQQZJ9pTpcO7n8grm3QvyHwll8dyK-4uZgJqKtUvD_oUhdyUswRYbT3ZvyiY9HrSU86z1a99l9zmO_YskMkVVYCChIRDGCkWUBthoV6eQcmZ_nLDnhLOj0VDzJzRWTfM3swpRGXN897UgEWKR7ZF/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Holidays-1.jpg" title="Happy Holidays from Mead O'Brien" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-39197899663344560352022-12-16T09:47:00.000-08:002022-12-16T09:47:02.111-08:00Decarbonization and Industrial Plant Steam Production and Management<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0E6K_wtZzPWX3S9IiOovEWrxyub26fSL0zGdtqbSquIHgDuD1LisSu9vKqtP7R-dgziU_JEOCmRWyC5bZITGlwCWUz8rOP6GIZzNEH5dbKCK_k2-cym-zlLbAXGrSvYy_k3YTC15M25C5_GxphP0Xt1EycTSoA8U0Hyd9VLxmgazDvIi4rYmrsu1P/s1280/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Decarbonization and Industrial Plant Steam Production and Management" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0E6K_wtZzPWX3S9IiOovEWrxyub26fSL0zGdtqbSquIHgDuD1LisSu9vKqtP7R-dgziU_JEOCmRWyC5bZITGlwCWUz8rOP6GIZzNEH5dbKCK_k2-cym-zlLbAXGrSvYy_k3YTC15M25C5_GxphP0Xt1EycTSoA8U0Hyd9VLxmgazDvIi4rYmrsu1P/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Decarbonization-1.jpg" title="Decarbonization and Industrial Plant Steam Production and Management" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_202_Partners-in-Reducing-Carbon-Emissions-and-Energy-Waste.cfm">Decarbonization</a> is the process of reducing the carbon emissions of an industrial process plant, with the goal of mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. There are several approaches that industrial process plants can take to decarbonize their operations:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Energy efficiency: Improving the efficiency of energy-consuming processes can help to reduce the amount of energy needed to operate the plant, which can in turn reduce carbon emissions. This can be achieved through a variety of measures, such as upgrading equipment, optimizing process control, and implementing energy-saving technologies.</li><li>Renewable energy: Replacing fossil fuel energy sources with renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, can help to reduce carbon emissions from the plant.</li><li>Carbon capture and storage: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and store them underground, preventing them from being released into the atmosphere. While CCS is still in the early stages of development, it has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions from industrial process plants.</li><li>Process optimization: Optimizing the processes used in the plant can help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This can be achieved through process redesign, process integration, and other techniques that improve efficiency and reduce waste.</li><li>Process substitution: Replacing high-carbon processes with lower-carbon alternatives can help to reduce the overall carbon emissions of the plant. For example, a plant that uses coal to generate electricity could switch to natural gas, which has lower carbon emissions per unit of energy produced.</li></ul><div><div>In the context of steam process heating, decarbonization can be achieved through a variety of approaches, such as:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Switching to a low-carbon or carbon-neutral fuel source: One way to decarbonize steam process heating is to switch from a fossil fuel, such as natural gas or coal, to a low-carbon or carbon-neutral fuel source, such as biomass or biogas. This can significantly reduce the carbon emissions of the steam process heating system.</li><li>Improving energy efficiency: Another way to decarbonize steam process heating is to focus on improving the energy efficiency of the system. This can be achieved through various measures such as insulating steam pipes, using energy-efficient boilers, and optimizing the steam distribution system.</li><li>Capturing and storing carbon emissions: In some cases, it may not be possible to completely eliminate carbon emissions from steam process heating. In such cases, capturing and storing the emissions through techniques such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) can help to mitigate their impact on the environment.</li><li>Using renewable energy sources: Another option for decarbonizing steam process heating is to use renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power, to generate the steam. This can greatly reduce the carbon emissions associated with the process.</li></ul></div></div><br />Overall, decarbonization of industrial process plants requires a combination of approaches, depending on the specific circumstances of the plant and its operations.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Mead O'Brien will provide expert consultation and advisory services to assist you in <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_202_Partners-in-Reducing-Carbon-Emissions-and-Energy-Waste.cfm">reducing your carbon footprint in the production and management of steam</a>. Call them at <b>(800) 892-2769</b> or visit <a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a>.</div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-47931035507216615552022-11-22T05:26:00.003-08:002022-11-22T05:26:48.345-08:00Happy Thanksgiving from Mead O'Brien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYDigzNL5W3wIjeXWkNuRdDHZxN1Fpzyym5QvywXU90niBEENuNZ6rTqPgEuL17I17kWUS99nEWFBtZqoD5H0CgAKTY9_gCrScx5QyhRI9vkGZE3sG_0-2F0WUl3jGOBaEh_Qr6yX3xuOuIUoTwTgtEOT5z1xy2_O2-HIdYPoXuGLN6jvloxQO5oM/s1200/Thanksgiving-Mead-OBrien-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Happy Thanksgiving from Mead O'Brien" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYDigzNL5W3wIjeXWkNuRdDHZxN1Fpzyym5QvywXU90niBEENuNZ6rTqPgEuL17I17kWUS99nEWFBtZqoD5H0CgAKTY9_gCrScx5QyhRI9vkGZE3sG_0-2F0WUl3jGOBaEh_Qr6yX3xuOuIUoTwTgtEOT5z1xy2_O2-HIdYPoXuGLN6jvloxQO5oM/w640-h334/Thanksgiving-Mead-OBrien-1.jpg" title="Happy Thanksgiving from Mead O'Brien" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-66245832678800657852022-11-10T12:05:00.003-08:002022-11-10T12:05:42.556-08:00Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_F2uJCKHK4m6-YLuQqKyGFmcwZFACZxltfK1mNXbnFqx_XByelVCTOLv8CjE-cdHtbl-o0p7Q9ODgJHlaojIioEghwCyOsnpUKB58k6IKA9ZnZlraojNCXnE8kwLPioOLfOEVa_Cxc5E27t4eD2sDhDqLvB8vbg2qBLOI56LvZ7vEARv-L4tnuvO/s1200/Veterans-Day-Mead-OBrien-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_F2uJCKHK4m6-YLuQqKyGFmcwZFACZxltfK1mNXbnFqx_XByelVCTOLv8CjE-cdHtbl-o0p7Q9ODgJHlaojIioEghwCyOsnpUKB58k6IKA9ZnZlraojNCXnE8kwLPioOLfOEVa_Cxc5E27t4eD2sDhDqLvB8vbg2qBLOI56LvZ7vEARv-L4tnuvO/w640-h334/Veterans-Day-Mead-OBrien-1.jpg" title="Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-41606168241365152542022-10-31T13:15:00.002-07:002022-10-31T13:20:30.563-07:00Jamesbury™ Quadra-Powr™ Spring Diaphragm Quarter Turn Actuators for Use in Both Modulating Control and On-Off Service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_70_Jamesbury.cfm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jamesbury™ Quadra-Powr™ Spring Diaphragm Quarter Turn Actuators" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EaD1WtHzA3QUWsoFe5QNIF3i7e6hZRdBJjOurgG5W48CCBoOK4A2QTKE56EhavrMdLMIcclGULEHOaOBwJo9i0XhYBKi9aYkZD15o-9TVomW4Zj0z_ae8a14jnUxp9KS-dpo1-iP3Cm8calWgrn7YuJA5S5KeljpuzEQMdJ3jtwkD8Rv6u_5UjxW/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Jamesbury-Quadra-Powr-1.jpg" title="Jamesbury™ Quadra-Powr™ Spring Diaphragm Quarter Turn Actuators" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Valves provide pressure reduction and flow control through piping systems and are critical to industries that form the backbone of the modern world. The valve actuator is crucial for valve operation. Actuators are powered devices that move valves between open and closed states. The valves can open or close depending on the movement it receives from an actuator; this motion is responsible for controlling the flow and pressure within an industrial system or process.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit https://meadobrien.com.">Jamesbury™ Quadra-Powr™</a> spring diaphragm QPX series quarter turn actuators are applicable for modulating control and on-off service. These actuators offer an exceptionally long cycle life and are well-suited to operate almost any type of rotary valve. The QPX actuator provides smooth and efficient quarter-turn valve operation and safe and reliable operation even when minimal supply pressure is available.</div><div><br /></div><div>Exclusively developed for quarter-turn valve service, Quadra-Powr™ X spring-diaphragm actuators provide safe and reliable operation even when minimal supply pressures are available. Yet they can operate at pressures as high as 7 bar (100 psi).</div><div><br /></div><div>These units operate by air, gas, water, oil, or other supply media compatible with the actuator's ductile iron/carbon steel casing and the Buna-N diaphragm reinforced with polyamide fabric. This unique spring-diaphragm actuator for rotary valves provides safe, smooth, and reliable valve actuation at minimal pressures and up to 100 psi (6.9 BAR). Quadra-Powr X torque outputs range from 15 to 796 Nm (11 to 587 ft-lbs), depending on actuator selection and available supply pressure.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Jamesbury™ Quadra-Powr™ Features:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rolling diaphragm for minimum friction</li><li>Low friction bearings – factory lubricated for lifetime</li><li>Field reversible for spring to open or close simply by flipping actuator over</li><li>Safety contained springs prevent hazards of inadvertent ejection during maintenance</li><li>Corrosion resistant – two layer epoxy and polyurethane paint with stainless steel fasteners</li><li>Adjustable stops for both open and closed positions</li><li>Wide input pressure range – up to 7 bar (100 psi)</li></ul></div></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit </span><a href="https://meadobrien.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #d52a33; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">https://meadobrien.com</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">.</span></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-31874861206132147422022-09-23T09:12:00.003-07:002022-09-23T09:20:14.809-07:00Industrial Actuators, Valves, and Positioners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Industrial Actuators, Valves, and Positioners" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRMh3o21GTSOLdY086zkCjbndLET4FAWgjxdzzdaai-7V_92yIugW3n_MqnbWMOU1VFcdKxzP3xxtB-ru7VwCvF4f9HxCInujcOKxhhoFJC8zl1xNqhnau92mDUQgxPLpzgklSicHpB91tbSz36kAPghIW_eU8hTUMWhP8RnkxndD7XEVCPNtaFG-/w640-h360/Mead-OBrien-Actuators-Valves-Positioners-1.jpg" title="Industrial Actuators, Valves, and Positioners" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Valves regulate fluid flow to provide accurate control and safety in any given process system, and methods of adjusting valve position are always required.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Commonly, valves are operated with handwheels or levers, although some must be regularly opened, closed, or throttled. In certain conditions, it is not always practical to position valves manually; hence actuators are employed instead of hand wheels or levers. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">An actuator is a mechanism that moves or regulates a device, such as a valve. Actuators decrease the requirement for people to operate each valve manually. Valves using actuators can remotely control valve position, particularly crucial in applications where valves open and close or modulate fast and precisely. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical actuators are the three fundamental types. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_70_Jamesbury.cfm">Pneumatic actuators</a> employ air pressure to generate motion and are probably the most prevalent type of actuator utilized in process systems. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_151_Limitorque-Fluid-Power-Systems.cfm">Actuators powered by a pressurized fluid</a>, such as hydraulic fluid, are called hydraulic actuators. Typically, hydraulic actuators of the same size produce more torque than pneumatic actuators. </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_67_Flowserve-Limitorque-Actuation-Systems.cfm.cfm">Electric actuators</a> generate motion using electricity. Actuators usually belong to two broad categories: <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_53_ASCO-Solenoid-Valves.cfm">solenoid</a> or motor-driven actuators. </span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Actuators position valves in response to controller signals and can be positioned rapidly and precisely to accommodate frequent flow variations. The instrumentation systems that monitor and respond to fluctuations in plant processes include controllers. Controllers receive input from other instrumentation system components, compare that input to a setpoint, and provide a corrective signal to bring the process variable (such as temperature, pressure, level, or flow). </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">You have a control valve when actuators pair with flow-limiting or flow-regulating valves. Generally speaking, control valves automatically restrict flow to provide accurate flow to a process to maintain product quality and safety. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Control valves can be linear, where the stem moves the valve disk up and down like globe valves, or rotational. Rotary control valves include butterfly valves, which open or close with a 90-degree rotation. The pneumatic diaphragm and electric actuators are the most prevalent on linear and rotational control valves.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Some valves require long stem travel or substantial force to change position. A piston actuator's higher torque is preferable to diaphragm actuators in these situations. Examples of piston actuators are rack and pinion and scotch-yoke designs. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Single-acting piston actuators control the air pressure on one side of a piston, and with higher air pressure, the piston moves within the cylinder and turns the valve. The air on the opposite side of the piston exits the cylinder via an air vent. With decreased air pressure, the spring expands, causing the piston to move in the opposite direction. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">If air pressure falls below a predetermined threshold or is lost, the spring will push the piston to the desired position, referred to as the "fail" position (open or closed). </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">A double-acting piston actuator lacks a spring and has air supply ports on both ends of the cylinder. Increasing air pressure to the supply port moves the valve in one direction. Higher pressure air entering from the opposite supply port pushes the valve in the opposite direction. Filling the cylinder with air and releasing air from the cylinder is regulated by a device known as a positioner. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Typically, the control of pneumatic actuators occurs from air signals from a controller. Some actuators react directly from a controller, for instance, a pneumatic 3-15 PSI controller output. Sometimes, a controller signal alone cannot counteract a valve's friction or the process media's fluid pressure. This situation requires a separate, high pressure air supply and modulating it with a pneumatic or electro-pneumatic positioner. These devices regulate a high pressure air supply to ensure that an actuator has enough torque to position a valve accurately. The positioner responds to a change in the controller's air, voltage, or current signal and proportions the high pressure air to the actuator. Connecting the actuator stem to the positioner is a mechanical linkage. This mechanical connection is also known as a feedback connection. The link moves as the actuator stem moves up, down, or rotationally. The location of the connection informs the positioner when sufficient movement coincides with the controller's air signal. The controller's signal transmits to the positioner instead directly to the actuator, and the positioner regulates the air supply provided to the actuator.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Like other process components, actuators are prone to mechanical issues. Since actuator issues can negatively impact the operation of a process, it is essential to be able to recognize actuator issues when they occur. Frequently, an operator can notice an actuator fault by comparing the valve position indication to the position specified by the controller. For instance, if the position indicator shows the valve closed, but the flow indicator on the controller indicates that flow is still passing through the valve, the valve seat and disc are likely worn, enabling leakage through the valve.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Because there are so many different styles and designs of actuators, positioners, and valves and so many industrial applications, the combination possibility matrix is vast. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com">You must discuss your application with a knowledgeable, experienced valve expert. The success of your project in terms of product quality, system cost, maintenance, and safety depends upon it.</a></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Mead O'Brien</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: auto;">(800) 874-9655</span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-42164347382676442252022-08-16T09:20:00.001-07:002022-08-16T09:20:43.700-07:00Setting the Foxboro/Schneider Electric IDP10-A Differential Pressure Transmitter for Measuring Flow<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZZXfEoOD-cg?rel=0&showinfo=0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><div>This tutorial explains the setup for the <a href="https://www.meadobrien.com/article_69_Foxboro.cfm" target="_blank">Foxboro / Schneider Electric</a> <b>differential pressure transmitter model IDP10-A when used in a flow monitoring application</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>When you need the flexibility and performance of a customizable, intelligent transmitter but do not need a digital output signal, these transmitters give outstanding value at a low cost. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Foxboro® brand Model IDP10 is a two-wire d/p Cell® Transmitter with an analog output that enables accurate, dependable differential pressure measurement and transmits a 4 to 20 mA analog output signal. </div><div><br /></div><div>The IDP10 is a comprehensive series of d/p Cell, gauge, absolute, multirange, multivariable, and premium performance transmitters. All use field-proven silicon strain gauge sensors and standard top works. </div><div><br /></div><div>Included in this transmitter is the -A electronics module. It is a low-cost analog output transmitter with complete configurable capabilities. This transmitter offers the most ability at the lowest possible cost to you. It even allows you to re-calibrate to new calibrated ranges using the conventional LCD indication without the requirement for calibration pressure. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is intended for use in Division 1 hazardous locations and meets Division 2 standards. Versions that fulfill agency flameproof and zone criteria are also available.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit <a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a>.</div></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-75691044174018488492022-07-26T08:47:00.006-07:002022-07-26T08:59:56.815-07:00The Armstrong VERIS Verabar®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywzM0NSBvtykZuRvDGogbtFFfBlfgVY_APhAkciXRAJiTGhvbGx-O2ofPyH1TCKAhuO5yNb0pYkL0eOum4YeqoG--7SfV5QOpjQlkyx8E4BUxX3-du_e7dxPMeCVloxNXZ_VB9lhzx6IslvdvFObsYw9uwzSUwIyFRDlPzRIWjjtpBQFWcCyu9Ma0/s1200/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywzM0NSBvtykZuRvDGogbtFFfBlfgVY_APhAkciXRAJiTGhvbGx-O2ofPyH1TCKAhuO5yNb0pYkL0eOum4YeqoG--7SfV5QOpjQlkyx8E4BUxX3-du_e7dxPMeCVloxNXZ_VB9lhzx6IslvdvFObsYw9uwzSUwIyFRDlPzRIWjjtpBQFWcCyu9Ma0/w640-h334/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CYB_aH_5isQYxhi3szYMFrGQW0VWzpMGMnTTsWnofy0aE7g-49tiwF3QlLwyJECWSbHb_KjrEq1vbULSmvz31C13r08-zxfqQ96VIF9d8b1ZrXJqQ_kIDuH2UBjM2oAaoS_4lD-T1fn2zAqsWiiUc-psiYitJOG_zWNe-ABdNR-jkc7ET7FBikhX/s762/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-3.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Veris Verabar Mead O'Brien" border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="762" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CYB_aH_5isQYxhi3szYMFrGQW0VWzpMGMnTTsWnofy0aE7g-49tiwF3QlLwyJECWSbHb_KjrEq1vbULSmvz31C13r08-zxfqQ96VIF9d8b1ZrXJqQ_kIDuH2UBjM2oAaoS_4lD-T1fn2zAqsWiiUc-psiYitJOG_zWNe-ABdNR-jkc7ET7FBikhX/w200-h143/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-3.png" title="Verabar Unique Design" width="200" /></a></div>The <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_95_Armstrong-Veris-Flow-Measurement.cfm" target="_blank">Armstrong Veris Verabar </a>averaging pitot flow sensor provides unsurpassed accuracy and reliability. With its solid one-piece construction and bullet shape, the Verabar makes flow measurement clog-free and precise. Its unique sensor shape reduces drag and flow-induced vibration, and the location of the low-pressure ports eliminates the potential for clogging and improves signal stability.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVx_H9OQwrzJQscMZOuR18xkg1nWgKbSfQIgx21xUhX6ZYcjN8KI6a-BvRjQqXOL2P64mpNOfGrk2ZiSgJznqlSu0_V_0Ip6C6J65H6zg5QHbdIBhoQpwd8cmeV9QkuyzoDbgPcqFMdh-QKnqnTt1TIvq5bSH8fh2t-pZv8y7CvzCHjj2fVUWEPYz/s2333/Verabar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Veris Verabar Flow" border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="2333" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVx_H9OQwrzJQscMZOuR18xkg1nWgKbSfQIgx21xUhX6ZYcjN8KI6a-BvRjQqXOL2P64mpNOfGrk2ZiSgJznqlSu0_V_0Ip6C6J65H6zg5QHbdIBhoQpwd8cmeV9QkuyzoDbgPcqFMdh-QKnqnTt1TIvq5bSH8fh2t-pZv8y7CvzCHjj2fVUWEPYz/w640-h410/Verabar.jpg" title="Veris Verabar Flow" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcZQnV23UldwRXImF66LAsXNAnNdwz6UUY_zKbB1boxT5yA5_sMJPVMGGqBFW1ow-34K2f3wBvupiaSaA9lkBb5ue53f76SGyQ9_wf6Hxm1IA5XwkUSKu5QUuktbCvQkUf0PE-6Qhg-dA7XIbAVNNQpltDiLhWjVjXhg4SOw49KMbAVidAnKfDItn/s904/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-4.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Veris Verabar Mead O'Brien" border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="904" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcZQnV23UldwRXImF66LAsXNAnNdwz6UUY_zKbB1boxT5yA5_sMJPVMGGqBFW1ow-34K2f3wBvupiaSaA9lkBb5ue53f76SGyQ9_wf6Hxm1IA5XwkUSKu5QUuktbCvQkUf0PE-6Qhg-dA7XIbAVNNQpltDiLhWjVjXhg4SOw49KMbAVidAnKfDItn/w200-h98/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-4.png" title="Verabar Resists Clogging" width="200" /></a></div>Verabar - Superior Signal Stability and Greater Resistance to Clogging</h3><div>Clogging can occur in low-pressure ports in or near the partial vacuum at the rear of the sensor. The Verabar design finds the low-pressure ports on the sides of the sensor, forward of the fluid separation point, and turbulent wake area, virtually eliminating clogging and producing an extremely stable signal.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1GGj0GXh6YBzDUYJCOvO5N82v0HjWPApYExERSo21jZnB355B1TI78jBjZ5OOSrC7WhpkVlPkYV4HgwPahAwHzP0_6mR-XEKKpeitRmAORE-eVWEMA4By8-cs34-hl9EqP39wpfcrMdxbNsNrEHJFj9uo_BZQTS7q1jbz_Bb4PffUuxj-UGccotZ/s579/Verabar-Data-Mead-OBrien.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Verabar - Flow Coefficient" border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="579" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1GGj0GXh6YBzDUYJCOvO5N82v0HjWPApYExERSo21jZnB355B1TI78jBjZ5OOSrC7WhpkVlPkYV4HgwPahAwHzP0_6mR-XEKKpeitRmAORE-eVWEMA4By8-cs34-hl9EqP39wpfcrMdxbNsNrEHJFj9uo_BZQTS7q1jbz_Bb4PffUuxj-UGccotZ/w200-h86/Verabar-Data-Mead-OBrien.png" title="Verabar - Flow Coefficient" width="200" /></a></div>Verabar - Accuracy You Can Trust And the Data to Back It Up</h3><div>The unique and exclusive breakthrough in improved accuracy derived from developing a verified theoretical model predicts the Verabar flow coefficients. The verified theoretical model eliminates the need for calibration tests to characterize the flow coefficients. Without such a model, the uncertainty of the flow coefficients dramatically increases, and expensive calibration is required. Empirical test data from independent laboratories verified the theoretical model and flow coefficients as a constant, independent of the Reynolds number and within ±0.5% of the predicted value. The Verabar Flow Test Report (ED-100) includes the theoretical model and test data derivation.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJ1wTB8Ek_ISaFTUxVw3buw2Ly5Cw_DhpS8xOaYEdkNWf6tCZReae4X7AzIG8gERMRnki0Nm6OsTZRMbMkTCnCAytgeedYVIPlBl70LtRHChC6gSmSLFwy6wbmh_NaBAYjAMzzCngoh9gQA2bvk8j4HIzi9K22aTKAnyzGLfBCfJcBow5UPKs_RJ3/s1250/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Verabar Flow Data" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1250" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJ1wTB8Ek_ISaFTUxVw3buw2Ly5Cw_DhpS8xOaYEdkNWf6tCZReae4X7AzIG8gERMRnki0Nm6OsTZRMbMkTCnCAytgeedYVIPlBl70LtRHChC6gSmSLFwy6wbmh_NaBAYjAMzzCngoh9gQA2bvk8j4HIzi9K22aTKAnyzGLfBCfJcBow5UPKs_RJ3/w400-h201/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data.jpg" title="Verabar Flow Data" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdz9HjecOcdei9Tp4HfcDh96UmRKNlcFDKBZkxsE9vhZPRL1YeRsB8TP-u_BnypVsXSTHK3-J4XHRExgYeXZU63W3sF_cDMnFLUCjzgN32JV5O2rg15Ddhs40Ch1FzbELmvACyHfXTZPqRBCtgj8jGYwT3xsYzIqQ-NsE23fA5Ees5xcefHtIu4QbU/s874/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="874" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdz9HjecOcdei9Tp4HfcDh96UmRKNlcFDKBZkxsE9vhZPRL1YeRsB8TP-u_BnypVsXSTHK3-J4XHRExgYeXZU63W3sF_cDMnFLUCjzgN32JV5O2rg15Ddhs40Ch1FzbELmvACyHfXTZPqRBCtgj8jGYwT3xsYzIqQ-NsE23fA5Ees5xcefHtIu4QbU/w320-h194/Mead-OBrien-Verabar-Data-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Verabar - Lower Drag and Extended Turndown</h3><div>Golf balls fly farther because they have a dimpled surface that lowers aerodynamic drag. The grooves and roughness on the Verabar’s frontal surface apply the same principle. This simple design feature relieves the partial vacuum at the rear of the sensor, reducing the pressure drag and extending the accuracy and rangeability to very low velocities.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>For more information about <b><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_95_Armstrong-Veris-Flow-Measurement.cfm" target="_blank">VERIS Verabar</a>®</b> contact <b>Mead O'Brien</b>. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit https://meadobrien.com.<br /><div><br /></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-62026029283929666852022-07-01T07:43:00.001-07:002022-07-01T07:43:03.454-07:00Happy 4th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB-0bWRhXcP24Op5EVjFm5vs313lnZ58_Z14_dSsqcydiO1ZiZNB1W9e9p1xGoAT1ImE8ng6dpQi_-N32Xy9PKc98ihm99ndHM99FTtFuSxGjUujT0fTthzG57rTnnRfz8CoJyQUPtpimIHPcjvmUKUgWaAFpXodA1qbd89RCoq6oby_nD662hRjH/s1200/Mead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB-0bWRhXcP24Op5EVjFm5vs313lnZ58_Z14_dSsqcydiO1ZiZNB1W9e9p1xGoAT1ImE8ng6dpQi_-N32Xy9PKc98ihm99ndHM99FTtFuSxGjUujT0fTthzG57rTnnRfz8CoJyQUPtpimIHPcjvmUKUgWaAFpXodA1qbd89RCoq6oby_nD662hRjH/w640-h334/Mead.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-11517926858888587362022-06-15T07:21:00.002-07:002022-06-15T07:21:31.445-07:00Mead O'Brien Is Your Preferred Source for Institutional and Industrial Hot Water Systems and Equipment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8ApG4C5MIzpIsjZe5Lb8DuwOFZbtm5nof4wgaVU1GK6F_UrwmTo_WpGNzQ4Xx4Q8U9NqcSYHqARrWsp5ratn2tZOtjAuvtLn9nHG_WEIW4Bim3Nul-leTWCxhsepB-zRVdJX6_HaEb9AVJgbUk5lWTOxnFBDO3GTzY1UvnJVG8PL-qfgOvszgOF7/s1200/Mead-Lattner-Steam-Hot-Water-Systems-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Institutional and Industrial Hot Water Systems and Equipment" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8ApG4C5MIzpIsjZe5Lb8DuwOFZbtm5nof4wgaVU1GK6F_UrwmTo_WpGNzQ4Xx4Q8U9NqcSYHqARrWsp5ratn2tZOtjAuvtLn9nHG_WEIW4Bim3Nul-leTWCxhsepB-zRVdJX6_HaEb9AVJgbUk5lWTOxnFBDO3GTzY1UvnJVG8PL-qfgOvszgOF7/w640-h334/Mead-Lattner-Steam-Hot-Water-Systems-2.jpg" title="Institutional and Industrial Hot Water Systems and Equipment" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="color: #0e101a;">Mead O'Brien will assist you with turnkey steam and hot water generating systems for efficiency, energy savings, and emissions reduction. </span></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">With their manufacturer partners Armstrong International, Lattner Boiler Manufacturing, Shannon Global Energy Solutions, Clark Reliance, and Laars Heating Systems, Mead O'Brien supplies complete equipment packages - including pumps, storage tanks, piping, condensate & steam traps, valves, level instruments, computerized control systems, and high-efficiency insulation. Mead O'Brien's expertise covers heating systems of any capacity. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mead O'Brien will also assist you in analyzing, designing, and installing boiler efficiency solutions with various fuel options that will reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mead O'Brien will professionally and expertly assist you with:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Commercial projects where the mechanical design takes advantage of a boiler's high turndown and condensing design for optimum hot water efficiency.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Commercial heating projects where hot water temperatures are to be above 160°F.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Industrial process applications that require high-pressure hot water.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Vertical Tubeless Boilers</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Horizontal Firetube Boilers</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Low-NOx Boilers</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Electric Boilers</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Steam Trap Surveys</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thermal Assessments</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Hot Water System Surveys</span></li></ul><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Contact Mead O'Brien today to learn more. Call (800) 892-2769 or visit https://meadobrien.com.</span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-89124448246487660922022-05-27T12:49:00.003-07:002022-05-27T12:49:28.040-07:00Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NlVNVJ-p8lEWt9DPKa7I0EOKoM33yCk8jeEAH4YwnLC5610YmI02Zr8Fb1tIR7voyT4_1AMFKlu5ouH8izNVlk_LXRoAYRxF1HfK3EbHHXWlrlR5Sj-V2N3Un8cWUm7aVllp7PNOXODBVNLoo1faGpsGNy97tvcEIbZwTaEf1sR6fyhr371DTmr5/s1200/MOB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Honoring the Fallen" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NlVNVJ-p8lEWt9DPKa7I0EOKoM33yCk8jeEAH4YwnLC5610YmI02Zr8Fb1tIR7voyT4_1AMFKlu5ouH8izNVlk_LXRoAYRxF1HfK3EbHHXWlrlR5Sj-V2N3Un8cWUm7aVllp7PNOXODBVNLoo1faGpsGNy97tvcEIbZwTaEf1sR6fyhr371DTmr5/w640-h334/MOB.jpg" title="Honoring the Fallen" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-32277565860603772592022-04-21T07:44:00.005-07:002022-04-21T07:44:51.943-07:00Inflatable Seat Butterfly Valves - Posi-flate<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rkj87Q2UmmM?rel=0&showinfo=0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_170_Posi-flate-Butterfly-Valves.cfm" target="_blank">Posi-flate Inflatable Seat Butterfly Valve</a> uses air pressure to inflate the seat against the disc and create a bubble-tight seal, resulting in minimal friction as the disc opens and closes. The Posi-flate inflatable seat automatically compensates for wear, providing longer valve life. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The resilient seated butterfly valve forces the disc into the static seat, causing impingement between the disc and seat, resulting in excessive damage, premature wear, and valve leakage. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The Posi-flate inflatable seated butterfly valve offers less friction, low torque, less wear, and longer valve life!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Unlike other valves that seal with friction, Posi-flate's unique butterfly valve uses an inflatable seat to seal with air pressure. Thus it requires less torque and a smaller actuator, resulting in lower overall valve cost. Plus, the seat automatically compensates for wear, providing longer valve life.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">How Posi-flate Butterfly Valves Work</span></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Closed, unsealed</b></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">As the valve rotates into the closed position, the disc makes only casual contact with the seat, reducing friction, wear, and torque requirements.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Closed, sealed</b></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">After the valve is closed, the seat inflates against the disc providing more sealing surface and an even pressure distribution against the disc.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Open, unsealed</b></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Before the valve opens, the seat deflates. The disc is then free to rotate to the open position.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Posi-flate inflatable seated butterfly valve applications include:</b></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Material Control and Cut-Off Valve Applications</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Double Dump Valve Assembly Applications </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Dryer Valve Applications </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Outlet Valve Applications</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Pneumatic Conveying Valve Applications</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Vacuum Valve Applications</span></li></ul><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">For more information about Posi-flate inflatable disc butterfly valves, contact <b>Mead O'Brien at (800) 892-2769 </b>or visit </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.meadobrien.com/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">http://www.meadobrien.com</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">.</span></p></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-8106766683533930792022-03-23T09:51:00.001-07:002022-03-23T09:53:11.499-07:00Benchmarking Energy Consumption of Equipment and Facilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyH-TnJj_2KCKv7rNxB8RmDOw2u6IoiWXs0p3tlGdWnEu0WF-eHopXKA2RICmFE1WSPhjvkcKvme9gVQMwyJn7I4qBAd1588wCsmVwRxRV68x_SxHcKDq3h2ngyUgNlHjl2fwP_IAWVRowHhCbq2wbSWGJa3Cv76GpZ5O2xFUTTdBwWpf8Q4f9NXf/s1200/Mead-Benchmarking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benchmarking Energy Consumption" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyH-TnJj_2KCKv7rNxB8RmDOw2u6IoiWXs0p3tlGdWnEu0WF-eHopXKA2RICmFE1WSPhjvkcKvme9gVQMwyJn7I4qBAd1588wCsmVwRxRV68x_SxHcKDq3h2ngyUgNlHjl2fwP_IAWVRowHhCbq2wbSWGJa3Cv76GpZ5O2xFUTTdBwWpf8Q4f9NXf/w640-h334/Mead-Benchmarking.jpg" title="Benchmarking Energy Consumption" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Note:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The following post discusses energy consumption and benchmarking in general. As you'll see, the most significant component of plant energy consumption is typically process heating/steam consumption. Mead O'Brien, along with products and technologies from <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_195_Armstrong-Steam-Condensate-and-Heat-Transfer-Products.cfm" target="_blank">Armstrong International</a>, <a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_195_Armstrong-Steam-Condensate-and-Heat-Transfer-Products.cfm" target="_blank">Shannon Global Energy Solutions</a> and Everactive, has the people, equipment, and experience to assist you in developing a strategy to significantly improve your plant steam and hot water systems conservation efforts. Contact <a href="https://meadobrien.com">Mead O'Brien</a> for more information.</em></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">While each manufacturing facility and production process is unique, every industry uses similar equipment. Most facilities' major energy consumers concentrate energy use on a few basic systems: lighting, process heating, steam generation, compressed air, pumping, and fans. Making a list of Significant Energy Users (SEUs) can assist in focusing efforts on projects that will result in the most significant savings. </p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">To create a list of SEUs, group equipment by location, type, or process, and record information such as estimated operating hours, rated power, and loading. The diagram below depicts the various systems and equipment that consume energy in a typical plant and the differences in potential energy savings between facility systems. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEpvPsNh_ZTk6BrLm2HN26Bm8XKML_BBqeAgl_6eV58afrB5shLvaH4HbMHr9wGBTkYhPdYF06wmP0268kKjnh1MHyiFCfEOx1O9gkQ3ddef7NQjmJZjJHbZFl_wDElLpIKhNM0JBMyXvWPET-YqR8HzHge9KO797T5AQNwM04gxg5YvhPob0lxSF/s1000/DOE-Major-Energy-Users-Mead-OBrien.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plant Energy Consumers" border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="1000" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEpvPsNh_ZTk6BrLm2HN26Bm8XKML_BBqeAgl_6eV58afrB5shLvaH4HbMHr9wGBTkYhPdYF06wmP0268kKjnh1MHyiFCfEOx1O9gkQ3ddef7NQjmJZjJHbZFl_wDElLpIKhNM0JBMyXvWPET-YqR8HzHge9KO797T5AQNwM04gxg5YvhPob0lxSF/w640-h290/DOE-Major-Energy-Users-Mead-OBrien.jpg" title="Plant Energy Consumers" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The 80/20 rule applies here. Eighty percent of energy consumption is accounted for by 20 percent of the equipment or processes. Only a few energy systems typically consume most of the energy at a site. Consider concentrating your efforts on these systems.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: right;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: right;">Comparing facilities, processes, or equipment over time is the baseline. </div><div style="text-align: right;">Benchmarking: Comparing the energy performance of facilities, techniques, or equipment over time to similar internal or external facilities. </div></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Benchmarking the performance of your SEUs is a great place to start on your energy-saving journey. If you work in a multi-facility organization, you can use benchmarking to compare facilities and combine the results to identify best practices. Even if you only have one facility, benchmarking against similar equipment within your facility allows you to identify areas for improvement and best practices of your own. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Benchmarking can include practices such as understanding, comparing, and optimizing maintenance measures and equipment energy use (such as boiler blowdown or compressed air leaks). </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Benchmarking your energy data allows manufacturers to compare their equipment, process, or facility to others and identify potential energy savings opportunities. Benchmarking understands how you currently operate (for example, how much energy your plant or a single SEU uses) and compares that to similar operations. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Benchmarking internally (comparing similar steam boilers in the same facility), company-wide (comparing air compressors in different facilities), industry-wide (information from surveys, trade groups, etc.), or all three. Benchmarking can be intimidating for many small manufacturers because, unlike your larger industry peers, you don't have a large pool of plants, manufacturing lines, and heavy equipment for a fair comparison. However, even the smallest manufacturers must compare their major energy users to best practices. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Energy savings occur in systems such as compressed air, steam generation/distribution, or process heating. Determine the types of energy resources used by each piece of machinery or process. A paint booth, for example, will use compressed air to spray the paint, exhaust fans, and process heating to cure the painted product. This activity will aid in the identification of individual energy-consuming systems and their supporting equipment. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Small or medium-sized manufacturers may lack a large energy team, a large budget, or the resources to conduct large-scale energy audits or significant equipment overhauls. Turning to outside experts can be extremely helpful provide proven expertise all for reasonable costs.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Call a Mead O'Brien steam/hot water efficiency expert to help you establish your energy conservation plan.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p>Mead O'Brien<br />(800) 874-9655</div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-46131750388948108182022-02-22T10:50:00.010-08:002022-02-22T11:01:44.729-08:00A Commitment to Sustainability Starts With A Strong Value System and A Principled Approach to Doing Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX_sFO_TWG_GrszXQJCc6b4u9qOSFCHipeKZQoRH-Q-LEyld4eZrHirC-oEjmPykBjWbpYfabnsv0J6kQMkwevWpSaysoVS7_tzuew9n8rgIXbK19k-wrDwtHMkQaxAHAdStoMGkWWRLCFKk6a1QPVilBx4-obRFcuQRw7LohO8S8hfC6NCKr2CW9T=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Commitment to Sustainability" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX_sFO_TWG_GrszXQJCc6b4u9qOSFCHipeKZQoRH-Q-LEyld4eZrHirC-oEjmPykBjWbpYfabnsv0J6kQMkwevWpSaysoVS7_tzuew9n8rgIXbK19k-wrDwtHMkQaxAHAdStoMGkWWRLCFKk6a1QPVilBx4-obRFcuQRw7LohO8S8hfC6NCKr2CW9T=w640-h334" title="Commitment to Sustainability" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Mead O'Brien Mission</h2><div><b>"In partnership with our employees and principals, we provide product-based solutions and service to people dedicated to improving energy efficiency, improving production, and providing a safe working environment."</b></div><div><br /></div><div><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6325824588956860569/4613175038894810818#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Mead O'Brien's</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> sustainability efforts focus on three pillars - </span><u style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">energy efficiency, improved production, and safe working environments</span></u><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> - and the critical importance they present to our customer base. Mead O'Brien is fortunate to have partners and products that provide our client base with technologies and solutions that make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future. We have strong relationships with world-leading decarbonization technology innovators like Armstrong International, Neles, Ashcroft, Parker, Shannon Global Energy Solutions, Everactive, and many others. These relationships assist us in making industrial plants more energy-efficient while improving throughput, reliability, product quality, and personal safety related to factory production and plant processes.</span></div><div><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Carbon footprint reduction, increased throughput, and safety is our goal. </h2><div>Mead O'Brien and our partners help in decarbonization and sustainability through:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Benchmarking Energy Consumption</li><li>Analytical Measurements for Steam or Hot Water Generation</li><li>Use of Instrumentation to Increase Throughput</li><li>Use of Instrumentation to Increase Safety</li><li>Control Environmental Leakage Rates Through Valves</li><li>Optimize Valve Selection & Automation for Reliability</li><li>Applications of Appropriate Safety Approvals Such as FM, API, NFPA, ANSI</li><li>Valve Assembly and Testing Documentation</li></ul></div></div><div>For more information about the intersection of industrial plant automation, sustainability and decarbonization, contact Mead O'Brien. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit <a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325824588956860569.post-70092351013233348232022-01-24T07:59:00.002-08:002022-01-24T07:59:27.663-08:00OmniSeal Expanding Plug Valves from Mead O'Brien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_184_OmniSeal®-Double-Block-amp-Bleed-Expanding-Plug-Valve.cfm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OmniSeal Expanding Plug Valves from Mead O'Brien" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEishL7iEPI5Yf0FgZZNtkX5VbaZgJLqciZfxrgqFr3JESlV4djKi1WYZlCJHJ2Mp22pBRav0W4CLJjFTC2PWYpRoIE97WA5sJ9oIcS6czSU1t0tDpQInbqYLVBw3sgq1rU_c7mOD6HSuffM-m9_DKGHwY3mZYW7z37xXMD5QZk19v97UAAneck0uRzC=w640-h334" title="OmniSeal Expanding Plug Valves from Mead O'Brien" width="640" /></a></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">OmniSeal expanding plug valves are intended for applications requiring positive shut-off, verifiable zero leakage, double block and bleed (DB&B), and/or double isolation and bleed (DIB). </h2><div><a href="https://meadobrien.com/article_184_OmniSeal®-Double-Block-amp-Bleed-Expanding-Plug-Valve.cfm" target="_blank">OmniSeal</a> is perfect for great leased automated custody transfer (LACT), product metering, aviation fueling, product isolation, blending, lockout/tagout (LOTO), multi-product manifolds, tank storage, and other DB&B applications. </div><div><br /></div><div>The OmniSeal is a single valve solution that blocks both upstream and downstream flow while allowing the user to test seal integrity with a manual or automatic body bleed system. OmniSeal valves have exclusive features designed to improve performance over the valve's life. </div><div><br /></div><div>All OmniSeal DB&B expanding plug valves are manufactured and monogrammed per API 6D and ISO 9001, fire tested under API 607 and API 6FA, and have specific certifications such as CE/PED, CRN (Canadian Registration), TA-Luft, or other similar design or regional certifications where applicable. </div><div><br /></div><div>For more information about OmniSeal valves contact <b>Mead O'Brien</b>. Call (800) 874-9655 or visit <a href="https://meadobrien.com">https://meadobrien.com</a>.</div></div>Mead O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17853924539724247682noreply@blogger.com