Author Archives: Lukas Achtelik
Using a multimeter in the control cabinet: avoiding typical measurement errors
A digital multimeter is one of the most important measuring instruments in electrical service, maintenance...
Installing vortex flow meters correctly: inlet runs, vibration and minimum flow
Vortex flow meters, also known as vortex shedding flow meters, are robust measuring instruments for...
Calibrating temperature transmitters: checking Pt100, thermocouple and output signal together
Temperature transmitters are a central link between temperature sensor and control system. They convert the...
Level measurement with difficult media: consider density, viscosity and temperature
At first glance, level measurement seems simple: a sensor detects how full a tank, vessel...
Coriolis or MID: Which flow meter is better suited for liquids?
When selecting a flow meter for liquids, many operators, plant manufacturers and maintenance teams face...
Turbine flow meter shows incorrect values: causes related to installation, medium and calibration
Turbine flow meters are proven flow meters for many liquid media. They provide fast, reproducible...
Process transmitters with diaphragm seals: safely measuring difficult media
Process transmitters are used in the process industry when pressure must be measured reliably, with...
Pressure switches for pumps and compressors: monitoring dry running, minimum pressure and maximum pressure
Pressure switches are among the most important monitoring and protection components in pump, compressor and...
Monitoring hydrogen plants: considering pressure, temperature and flow together
Hydrogen plants place high demands on measurement technology. Whether electrolyzer, compressor, storage system, test bench,...
Simulating thermocouples: correctly testing Type K, J and N in measurement chains
Thermocouples are used very frequently in furnace construction, process heat, plastics processing, mechanical engineering, laboratories,...