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Mining operations typically require significant volumes of water to support processing and site activities. Here are some strategies to get more value out of every gallon used in mining. May 14, 2026 | Measurement Instrumentation, Metals, Mining, Minerals - Mining Engineering Apr 2026, Optimization of Water Usage is Critical for Mine Productivity and Sustainability; by Brian Hays and Victor Mwaba https://me.smenet.org/optimization-of-water-usage-is-critical-for-mine-productivity-and-sustainability/ Read More
Benefits of Metal Seals in Quarter Turn Valves May 12, 2026 | Valves, Actuators & Regulators - In terms of control performance, sealing life, and cost, quarter turn valves incorporating soft, non-metallic components have been the gold standard for decades. Unfortunately, these soft seals have a somewhat limited ceiling for temperature and are easily damaged when used in applications where the process fluid contains abrasive materials. Metal seals address these deficiencies, but… Read MoreLatest Posts
Advanced Battery Testing: Identifying Defects in Cells and Modules with AI and Machine Learning
Battery manufacturing operates at scale, where even rare defects can have an outsized impact. A single faulty cell can compromise an entire pack, leading to safety risks, recalls, and warranty costs. Traditional end-of-line testing methods often lack the resolution needed to detect these anomalies in high-volume production
Industrial AI Requires Deterministic Performance at the Edge
TL;DR Industrial AI requires compute closer to the process. Commercial servers are not designed for real-time OT needs. Deterministic performance is critical for control systems. Thermal constraints can impact edge performance. Modern edge controllers combine control...
Gas Analyzers for CEMS: Bringing Simplicity to a Complex Situation
There was a time when an engineer tasked with assembling a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) for a combustion-based power plant or in-house generating unit would be stuck selecting a specialized analyzer technology to match every pollutant subject to...
Improving Solids Level Measurement Reliability with Non-Contacting Radar
Automation has brought significant improvements in safety, efficiency and productivity across process industries. However, unplanned downtime continues to impact overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), with lost production and maintenance costs directly affecting...
From Smart Devices to Actionable Insights
Most devices are smart, but the data is often stranded in the device. What is usually missing is written instructions, carried through procurement and design, that say which data comes out, where it lands, and what someone does with it. Without the instructions, the asset management software ships uninstalled or installed but not utilized, the input/output cards get ordered without HART capability, and the plant starts up with 4-20 milliamp signals and nothing else.
Proven Design Principles for Building Effective Operator Displays
Emerson’s Mark Nixon has collaborated with Flint Hills Resources’ Ike Brackin and COP founder and Chief Human Factors Engineer at Beville, Dave Strobhar, on a new book titled Data-to-Information Handbook: Building Effective Display Systems for Refining Processes.
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