Author Archives: Lukas Achtelik
How Can I Safely Test Pressurized Systems?
Pressure vessels, fittings, valves, sensors, pipelines, and complete assemblies must be tested regularly in many...
How to Quickly Detect Leaks and Faulty Pressure Transmitters
In maintenance, every minute counts. Production downtime, unnecessary service interventions, and increased energy consumption can...
Self-Heating Effects in PT100 Sensors – A Frequently Overlooked Measurement Issue
Resistance thermometers of the PT100 type are among the most widely used temperature sensors in...
Clamp-On vs 3-/4-Wire: Choosing the Right Earth Resistance Test Method—Without Shutdown
“We can’t switch off.” “It’s all tarmac.” “The auditor wants robust evidence.” — this is...
Personal Dosimeters in Use – Requirements and Practice in Medicine, Industry, and Emergency Response
Personal dosimeters – often also referred to as radiation dosimeters or dose measuring devices –...
Modernization Made Easy: How to Effortlessly Replace MAG 5000/6000 with SITRANS FMT020
In many industrial applications – whether in water management, chemical production, or food processing –...
Inaccurate or drifting pressure sensors
In many industrial facilities, pressure sensors are indispensable components – whether in energy supply, chemical...
Dead Spaces and Fill Fluids – Invisible Risks in Pharmaceutical Production
Sterile production processes are the backbone of the pharmaceutical industry. Every component that comes into...
Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems – Mobile, Accurate, Transparent
The service call begins, as so often, with a vague fault report: “The machine is...
Calibration Issues in Aerospace Pressure Sensors – How to Prevent Drift and Aging
Pressure sensors are among the indispensable components in the aerospace sector. They monitor cabin pressure,...