Fixed Gas Detectors
Fixed gas detectors are used to protect a facility in a single area and act as an early warning indicator of high gas levels or leaks. These detectors are designed to alert workers of the …
What Is Industrial Automation?
Industrial automation is the use of computer‑based control systems, or sometimes even analog ones. It’s about letting machines manage themselves with minimal human intervention.It involves using machines, robots, and software to perform tasks that usually …
What Is Gas Detection?
A well-functioning gas detection system is an invaluable part of maintaining safety wherever gas is used. Gas detection is critical to protecting human life and property in our homes or industrial complexes. In this article, I …
How to Select the Right Gas Detection Solution
Selecting the right gas detection solution is critical to maintaining safety and compliance across various environments. The process requires evaluating potential hazards, understanding site-specific conditions, and ensuring compliance with regional standards. Here’s a comprehensive guide …
What are Flame Detectors and how do they work?
Working in the fire industry for over five years has taught me the importance of understanding fire detection systems and how they can save lives and property. Flame detectors play a crucial role in the …
How Does Carbon Dioxide Affect Indoor Air Quality?
Most of us spend most of our time at the office; therefore, maintaining adequate indoor air quality at the workplace is essential. In this article, I will share how carbon dioxide affects indoor air quality. …
How To Design A Gas Detection System For Boiler Rooms
We commonly use natural gas for heating in industrial complexes; undetected gas leaks or incomplete combustion could cause an explosive hazard or an influx of carbon monoxide, resulting in loss of life, structural damage, or …
Bimetallic Strip – Everything You Need To Know
Bimetallic strips are an ingenious invention that harnesses the different expansion rates of two metals to perform a variety of tasks. At its core, a bimetallic strip is made by bonding two strips of different …
4-20 mA Current Loop
The 4-20 mA current loop remains one of the most dominant types of analog output in the industry today. In this article I will look at the history of the 4-20 mA loop, why it …
What is a Relay?
A relay is one of the most used components in industrial automation and control. In this article, I am going to explain what a relay is, the types of relays, and how to correctly use a relay. What …