AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Articles

Is it a leak? Understanding the adiabatic process in pressure calibration

21 February, 2024 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The adiabatic process is a physical phenomenon that can make us think our pressure calibration system is leaking.

3 ways to use flow data for corporate water savings

01 April, 2023 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

All companies can benefit from installing the right meter in the right location to meet their water conservation and efficiency needs.

Bronkhorst flow metering for low flows

13 December, 2022 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

What do micro reactors, catalyst research and additive dosing have in common? They all require handling low-liquid flows.

Money down the drain: The high cost of poor flow measurement in activated sludge treatment

01 December, 2022 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Optimising aeration to control dissolved oxygen levels not only improves plant operation, but greatly reduces electrical costs.

V-Cone for LNG: Safety and quality benefits for cryogenic processes

01 December, 2021 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The McCrometer V-Cone is often specified for projects such as liquefied natural gas and other cryogenic applications.

Flow meter enhances chlorination system performance for municipal water department

31 August, 2021 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

A water municipality in the US needed to address a chlorine disinfection system problem at one of its water treatment plants.

National operations in a COVID-19 environment

20 August, 2021 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Lockdowns and restricted travel have their drawbacks, but there are positives as well.

Help with a disturbing problem

26 May, 2021 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Katronic dual-channel flowmeters can be adapted to make the best of the worst flow conditions.

Sanitary temperature sensor calibration

08 February, 2021 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Sanitary temperature sensors are commonly used in many industries, but their calibration is different and more difficult than for normal temperature sensors.

Thermal mass flow meter provides precise gas line control for ovens and furnaces

06 November, 2020 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Optimising natural gas flow control for industrial ovens, heat chambers and furnaces helps to reduce process and plant fuel costs.

Optimising waste-to-energy plant intake air and flue gas measurement

02 November, 2020 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Thermal mass flow meters offer high accuracy and repeatability under demanding operating conditions.

The state of manufacturing and Australian regulations

15 April, 2020 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

While the manufacturing industry is shrinking, there are still great opportunities out there that with some nurturing and less red tape could be very successful.

A new approach to accurate water flow measurement

01 March, 2020 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The FPI's hot-tap design allows for installation while systems are running at normal capacity, preventing costly construction and shutdowns.

Gas flow measurement: what you don't know can be very expensive

29 January, 2020 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

Inaccurate or inconsistent measurement of air and gases can result in serious accidents, emergency shutdowns, unplanned maintenance or production slow-downs.

The challenges of hiring an apprentice instrument technician

09 October, 2018 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The decline in apprentice training and the uncommon nature of instrument technician knowledge create difficulties in finding suitable apprentices.

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