Instruments & Controls White Papers

Lower Resolution Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy Can Provide Higher Performance for Quantitative Biodiesel Measurements
Description: Highlighting resolution as an important factor for qualitatively examining specific components and attributes in a sample, this paper points that a low resolution instrument can perform better quantitative measurement where absorbance peaks are well... More
Publisher: Wilks Enterprise, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-06-30

Infrared Analysis Reduces Regulatory Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Testing Costs and Provides Fast Results
Description: Stating that Wilks InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzer model HATR-T2 is used for infrared analysis, this paper explains how money and time can be saved by implementing infrared analysis for measuring oil and grease in water, which gives quick results when... More
Publisher: Wilks Enterprise, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-06-29

The Effect of Biodiesel Feedstocks on Infrared Blend Measurement
Description: Highlighting the measurement of biodiesel percent in diesel, this paper discusses about the effect of biodiesel feedstocks on the infrared blend and states that the molecular weight of the feedstocks will also affect the infrared measurements. It... More
Publisher: Wilks Enterprise, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-06-28

Emulsion Breaking Techniques for Oil in Water Solvent Extractions
Description: Explaining about the formation of emulsions into the solvent when doing oil in water extraction technique, this paper states that according to U.S. EPA Method 1664, if the emulsion is greater than one-third the volume of the solvent layer, the... More
Publisher: Wilks Enterprise, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-06-27

Will Your Oil in Water Analysis Method Match the Regulatory Method?
Description: This paper highlights how the measurement of highly regulated oil in the water is a challenging and complicated task, as oil comes in many forms and the measurement is defined by the particular regulatory method. It points out that each method gives... More
Publisher: Wilks Enterprise, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-06-27

Applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) to Practical Tribology Problems
Description: Highlighting Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (SEM/EDS), this paper states that the SEM/EDS can be used in resolving tough analytical problems most effectively, timely, and economically. It details about the... More
Publisher: Herguth Laboratories, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-05-16

Making Product Safety Certification Easier for Lighting Manufacturers
Description: Reviewing the concept of product safety certification, this paper gives few useful tips delivered by Product Safety Consulting company to lighting manufacturers on how to think about product design, so that they can effectively navigate the... More
Publisher: Product Safety Consulting, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-03-26

Why Should You Use a Weld Purge Monitor?
Description: Highlighting how a weld purging technique is needed to solve the protection issues during fusion welding, this paper details Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Ltd's weld purge monitors, which include Argwweld® Quick Purge® flagship weld purging range and... More
Publisher: Huntingdon Fusion Techniques-USA, Inc.
Release Date: 2012-01-22

Enclosures: The Heart of Speedy Telecommunications Products and Services
Description: Emphasizing the need of an enclosure for providing the latest, fastest, and highest-quality telecommunications products and services, this paper elucidates the process of choosing enclosure manufacturers and presents Buckeye Shapeform as the right... More
Publisher: Buckeye Shapeform
Release Date: 2011-12-19

Pitot-Tube Technology Helps Maintain Proper Airflow in Fitness Facility
Description: Discussing the effects of airborne particulates on the performance of HVAC equipment especially at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, this paper explains how Paragon airflow-measurement sensors, which use Pitot-tube... More
Publisher: Paragon Controls, Inc.
Release Date: 2011-12-14