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  • Analytical Experts Blog: Continuous Emission Monitoring in Natural Gas Turbine Applications

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Keith Linsley presented Extract for Emerson Solution for CEMS and Performance Testing in Natural Gas Turbine Applications at the 2025 Emerson Exchange in San Antonio, Texas. Here is the presentation abstract: The Natural Gas turbine market is witnessing stunning growth globally to meet energy and electricity demands. In the United States alone, 133 new turbine plants are at various phases of planning and…

  • Pressure Blog: Transforming Wellhead Monitoring with the Rosemount™︎ 3051S Quick Connect Solution

    Jim Cahill
    In upstream oil and gas operations, maintaining well integrity is a matter of safety, compliance, and production efficiency. A leading provider of integrated well construction solutions in Indonesia faced these challenges head-on and partnered with Emerson to elevate their approach to wellhead pressure monitoring. The Application Wellhead pressure monitoring is essential for the safe and efficient operation of oil…

  • Flow Blog: Enhancing Accuracy and Reliability in Gas Measurement: A Case Study on DP Flow Meters

    Jim Cahill
    In the dynamic world of industrial gas supply, accuracy and reliability are paramount. We recently explored a transformative solution implemented by a leading gas plant provider that delivered remarkable results for a Taiwanese multinational company. This company supplies industrial gases to various sectors, including medical, chemical, and electronic fabrication, and operates in over eighty countries.   The Application…

  • Level Blog: Emerson Provides the Only Flow Measurement Solution for Carbon Dioxide

    Jim Cahill
    Over the last century and more, a few industries have developed large-scale integrated production and distribution systems, covering the span from source to final consumer. Oil and gas are the most obvious, covering all aspects of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. We’ve come to call these systems value chains. With the growth of environmental concerns, we can now add carbon dioxide to this list as its…

  • Level Blog: Forging a New Value Chain: Advanced Solutions for Carbon Dioxide Measurement in CCUS

    Jim Cahill
    Over the last century and more, a few industries have developed large-scale integrated production and distribution systems, covering the span from source to final consumer. Oil and gas are the most obvious, covering all aspects of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. We’ve come to call these systems value chains. With the growth of environmental concerns, we can now add carbon dioxide to this list as its…

  • Flow Blog: Non-Intrusive Pipeline Flow Measurement

    Jim Cahill
    At the Emerson Exchange 2025 Conference, Emerson’s Fabian Reichwald presented, Save Costs and Time with Flexim Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meters. Here is his presentation abstract. Due to its practical advantages, non-intrusive flow measurement with clamp-on ultrasonic technology has evolved from a niche technology to a standard procedure used in many industries worldwide. Non-intrusive means no opening of pipework, so…

  • Flow Blog: Solving High-Pressure Hydrogen Fuelling Challenges with Micro Motion™︎ High Pressure Coriolis Flow Meters

    Jim Cahill
    As hydrogen fuel technology advances, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must guarantee accurate, safe and reliable fuelling solutions. Operating at pressures up to 700 bar, they present unique technical challenges. To address the specific challenges associated with high-pressure hydrogen dispensing, Emerson’s Micro Motion High Pressure Coriolis (HPC) Flow Meter delivers exceptional performance by combining precision…

  • Tank Gauging Blog: Overcoming Key Challenges in Cement Production with Non-Contacting Radar Technology

    Jim Cahill
    Efficiency and safety of cement production has been limited for decades by ineffective measurement technologies or manual processes. Non-contacting radar level technologies are changing the dynamic and revealing new ways for plant operators to keep tabs on crucial parameters that can help streamline operations, reduce costs and protect personnel. Challenges in Cement Production Storage Tanks One of the obvious limitations…

  • Level Blog: Overcoming Key Challenges in Cement Production with Non-Contacting Radar Technology

    Jim Cahill
    Efficiency and safety of cement production has been limited for decades by ineffective measurement technologies or manual processes. Non-contacting radar level technologies are changing the dynamic and revealing new ways for plant operators to keep tabs on crucial parameters that can help streamline operations, reduce costs and protect personnel. Challenges in Cement Production Storage Tanks One of the obvious limitations…

  • Flow Blog: A Multiphase Flow Meter Developed for The Future

    Jim Cahill
    Let’s talk about the Roxar 5726 Multiphase Transmitter, an integral part of the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter (MPFM). In the first blog of this series, we shared exciting news about the introduction of the Roxar 5726 Multiphase Transmitter and highlighted some key values provided by this innovation. Today, in the fourth and final blog of this series, we will take a closer look at the future proofing elements included…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Sensing Hydrocarbon Gas Leaks and Avoiding False Alarms

    Jim Cahill
    Posts that describe advanced measurement technologies are pretty popular with our readers. That’s why I wanted to highlight a recent press release, Emerson’s New Fixed Point Gas Detector Provides Fast and Reliable Detection without False Alarms . Rosemount 625IR Fixed Gas Detector This fixed gas detector uses advanced optical absorption detection technology to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments…

  • Flow Blog: Enhanced Ease of Use for Multiphase Flow Meters

    Jim Cahill
    Welcome to the third blog in our series focusing on the Roxar 5726 Multiphase Transmitter, an integral part of the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter (MPFM) . In the first blog of this series, we were delighted to share news about the introduction of the Roxar 5726 Multiphase Transmitter and highlighted some key values provided by this innovation. Today, we are happy to take a closer look at how the addition of the Roxar…

  • Level Blog: Comparing Radar and Ultrasonic Level Measurement

    Jim Cahill
    Ultrasonic level measurement uses sound to measure the level in a tank or vessel. It has been widely used in the water & wastewater industry for many years. A Water Online article, Level Measurement Showdown: Ultrasonic Vs. Radar  compares and contrasts the two technologies. I mention this because of the popularity of a post , 4 reasons why radar level is superior to ultrasonic level technology by Emerson’s Vladislav…

  • Flow Blog: How Differential Pressure Flow Works

    Jim Cahill
    One of the most proven ways to measure flow rate is through differential pressure measurement. By creating an obstruction in the flow of fluid, a difference in pressure is created upstream and downstream of the obstruction. This 3:12 educational YouTube video, How Differential Pressure Flow Works , illustrates how differential pressure (DP) flow technology works and how an integrated design improves installation and ongoing…

  • Flow Blog: Best Practices in Coriolis Meter Selection and Installation

    Jim Cahill
    I came across a best practices document, Micro Motion Coriolis Oil & Gas Metering Recommended Practices for Upstream Allocation . It describes best practices for the selection and installation of these meters—both sensors and transmitters—based on performance level requirements and costs. Sizing considerations: …consists of choosing a meter size that optimizes the trade-off between measurement error at minimum flow…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Simplifying Natural Gas Analysis

    Jim Cahill
    Gas chromatographs (GCs) separate and analyze the various components in a mixture. Natural gas analysis applications often use these to identify the hydrocarbon components of varying carbon chain lengths. For instance, C6 refers to a carbon molecule consisting of six carbon atoms. The Rosemount 470XA Gas Chromatograph is a compact, economical, and reliable solution that simplifies natural gas analysis in fiscal and…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Managing Biofuel Processing Corrosion Risks

    Jim Cahill
    Several advancements are being made to reduce carbon emissions, including the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. However, there are significant challenges in the production and storage of these biofuels, particularly concerning corrosion risks. In a Decarbonisation Technology article, Managing corrosion risk in SAF and renewable diesel processes , Emerson’s William Fazackerley describes…

  • Flow Blog: Increasing Accuracy in Multiphase Flow Measurement

    Jim Cahill
    In my podcast interview with Emerson’s Kelda Dinsdale, posted earlier this week, we discussed innovations to the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter for oil and gas production measurements. The innovation included the Roxar 5726 Multiphase Transmitter  to enable easier setup, installation, and ongoing accuracy. One discussion point in our interview was the Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement technology. Multiple calculations…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Mitigating Risks with Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detection

    Jim Cahill
    Leak detection technology is critical for safe and reliable operations for producers and process manufacturers who handle combustible and other hazardous gases. It’s vital to stay ahead of potential safety risks with early detection of gas leaks. Rosemount Incus Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector One leak detection technology, ultrasonic noise detection, can provide constant monitoring across a wide area as it “listens…

  • Flow Blog: Innovations in Multiphase Flow Measurement Podcast

    Jim Cahill
    Oil and gas producers have always faced the challenge of measuring the oil, gas, and water content in the produced fluids coming from the wells. Traditionally test separators have been used to periodically separate and measure each of the fluid components. Multiphase flow meters have enabled these measurements to be done online and continuously as the produced fluid flows continue to be processed and readied for sale…

  • Flow Blog: Micro Motion™︎ Coriolis Flow Meters are now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End Users

    Jim Cahill
    One aspect of consumer electronics that we all appreciate is how designers have worked to make things easier to use. It wasn’t that long ago when adding some peripheral device to a computer called for fiddling with drivers and configuration, whereas today many devices are plug and play. The same also happens with industrial equipment, and we can use Micro Motion Coriolis mass flow meters as an example.   Coriolis flow…

  • Flow Blog: Micro Motion™︎ Coriolis Flow Meters Are Now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End Users

    Jim Cahill
    One aspect of consumer electronics that we all appreciate is how designers have worked to make things easier to use. It wasn’t that long ago when adding some peripheral device to a computer called for fiddling with drivers and configuration, whereas today many devices are plug and play. The same also happens with industrial equipment, and we can use Micro Motion Coriolis mass flow meters as an example.   Coriolis flow…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Detect, Distinguish and Defend with Flame and Gas Detection

    Jim Cahill
    Manufacturing and production facilities with hazardous locations due to the possibility of combustible and/or toxic gases require effective flame and gas detection systems. It’s important to develop and implement a sound strategy to keep personnel and plant assets safe. Click to view Developing a risk mitigation strategy that enables the different response levels needed to support your site is critical for the health…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: Greg McMillan’s pH Measurement Best Practices

    Jim Cahill
    Greg McMillan presented pH Measurement Best Practices at the recent Mary Kay O’Connor Safety & Risk Conference as part of the 79th Annual Instrumentation and Automation Symposium For the Process Industries. Here is the abstract from the pH Measurement Best Practices paper that Greg also submitted. pH measurement has the greatest sensitivity and rangeability by far of any ion composition measurement. However, there are…

  • Analytical Experts Blog: How To Video—Calibrating pH Sensors with Two Buffer Solutions

    Jim Cahill
    Last week we featured a “How to” video on smart antenna installations and here you can find other “How to” videos we done throughout the years. An Emerson colleague, Charu Pandey , alerted me to one published this week. In the video, How to Calibrate pH Sensors with Two Buffer Solutions | Emerson (run-time 4:01), Charu demonstrates this calibration process. It’s recommended that before you begin, you have the Rosemount…

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