Electronic differential-pressure transmitters are widely used in the CPI, but their use is sometimes limited by the nature of the fluid being measured.Part 1 of this feature details the use of isolating seals that protect the transmitter without sacrificing measurement speed or accuracy. Part 2 presents strategies for accurately measuring pressure in pneumatic conveying applications.

Outsourcing it: risk versus reward.Turning over the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure and operations to a third party requires a leap of faith, but for many CPI operators, the upside outweighs the potential downside. This two-part feature guides readers through the process, and highlights the risks.

Ballooning hydrogen use spurs plant construction. To meet rising demands for H2, mainly by refiners who use it to desulfurize fuels and upgrade heavy crude, several gas companies are building dedicated H2 plants, whose output will augment onsite supplies.