Industrial Process Control, Instrumentation & Control Valve Blog

Sponsored by M.S. Jacobs & Associates, a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of industrial instrumentation, control valves & process controls. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and covering Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. Representing top lines in pressure, temperature, level, flow, analytical instruments and industrial valves.
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Expansion Joints in Process Piping Systems

Expansion joints accommodate the movement in piping systems due to a number of real world factors. Image courtesy General Rubber Corp. ...

One, Two, or Three Piece Ball Valve?

Examples of one, two, and three piece ball valves. Image courtesy Duravalve Ball valves are employed throughout many commercial, instit...

Blowdown Tanks in Steam Systems

Schematic for applying blowdown tank in steam system. Image courtesy Colton Industries Blowdown, in a steam system, serves as a means to...

Storage and Process Tanks

Industrial process tanks use measurement instruments to reveal the nature of their contents. Storage and process tanks are employed thr...

Comprehensive Planning for Heat Trace and Surface Heating Challenges

Applications for process heating are numerous and varied, found throughout industrial and commercial settings. Keeping process or inven...

The Possible vs. The Probable

Overhead view of the Arkema plant in Corsby, Texas. Image from United States Chemcial Safety Board Process stakeholders have concerns...

Gas and Flame Detectors for Industrial Installations

Flame detector and fixed hazardous gas monitoring units Image courtesy SMC (Sierra Monitor Corporation) The demand for increased levels ...

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