Technical Insights

A growing knowledge section for thought leadership and engineering commentary.

Flow Measurement March 2024
Instrumentation Selection Framework

A structured approach to evaluating measurement technologies based on application risk profiles, process conditions, and lifecycle considerations. Learn how to balance accuracy requirements with operational reliability.

  • Risk-based selection criteria
  • Process condition compatibility
  • Maintenance and calibration planning
  • Total cost of ownership analysis
Selection Risk Assessment Lifecycle
Automation February 2024
Automation Reliability Practices

Essential practices for maintaining control system reliability in industrial environments. Covers redundancy strategies, diagnostic implementation, and preventive maintenance approaches.

  • Control system redundancy design
  • Real-time diagnostics implementation
  • Preventive maintenance scheduling
  • Cybersecurity considerations
Reliability Diagnostics Maintenance
Energy January 2024
Energy Metering Best Practices

Comprehensive guide to thermal and electrical energy metering in industrial facilities. Focus on accuracy optimization, compliance requirements, and data validation strategies.

  • BTU calculation methodologies
  • Temperature differential optimization
  • Flow measurement uncertainty management
  • Regulatory compliance frameworks
BTU Compliance Validation
Analytics December 2023
Process Data Analytics

Leveraging measurement data for process optimization and predictive maintenance. Explore statistical methods, anomaly detection, and performance trending techniques.

  • Statistical process control methods
  • Anomaly detection algorithms
  • Performance trending analysis
  • Predictive maintenance indicators
Statistics Trending Prediction
Safety November 2023
Safety Instrumented Systems

Design principles and implementation strategies for safety instrumented systems in process industries. Covers SIL determination, architecture selection, and proof testing.

  • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment
  • Architecture selection criteria
  • Proof testing methodologies
  • Compliance with IEC 61508/61511
SIL IEC 61511 Compliance
IIoT October 2023
IIoT Integration Strategies

Practical approaches to integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies with existing automation infrastructure. Focus on data protocols, security, and scalability.

  • Protocol bridging solutions
  • Edge computing architectures
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • Scalable data management
Protocols Security Edge