Applications and Solutions

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Clamp-On Application for High Pressure Ethylene in EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) Production Summary Jiangsu Sierbang Petrochemical Co. Ltd in China produces Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), a copolymer resin valued for its lightweight and excellent foamability. The process is part of a polyethylene plant and requires high-pressure ethylene from […]

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Panametrics Technology Improves Flow Measurement Reliability and Accuracy for the Semiconductor Industry Summary To help optimize, track and measure its raw water usage, a South Korean chip manufacturer turned to Panametrics for solutions. The customer faced challenges with the accuracy and reliability of traditional electromagnetic flow meters from […]

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meters Help Semiconductor Manufacturer BOE Standardize Water Measurement Summary Chip demand is at a record high today, driven further by the impact of the pandemic and the ever-increasing demand for digital technology, making the semiconductor industry one of the fastest-growing sectors. Panametrics was approached by […]

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Helps Steel Mill Achieve Reliable Low-Pressure Flue Gas Measurement Summary A major steel mill in China, with a production capacity of tens of millions of tons per year, has a long and successful track record using ultrasonic flow meters. Already very familiar with Panametrics […]

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter Helps Steel Mill Safely Control LD Converter Gas Recovery Summary A major steel mill in India operates one of the most advanced production lines in the country, including a high-precision Cut-to-Length line capable of processing steel coils up to 25 mm thick with edge […]

Panametrics dew.IQ and XMO2pro analyzers give airlines continuous oxygen and moisture monitoring at every stage of the Aviator Breathing Gas supply chain, protecting equipment and passenger safety at levels below 1 ppm.

The Panametrics Aurora RM TDLAS analyzer delivers maintenance-free, non-contact moisture measurement in hydrogen annealing furnace atmospheres, helping steel producers prevent oxidation and maintain a consistent surface finish.

Panametrics Aurora TDLAS analyzer delivers drift-free, non-contact moisture measurement in catalytic reformer recycle gas, keeping the platinum catalyst active while protecting refinery infrastructure from corrosion.

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeters Ensure Reliable Measurement of Hot Liquids with Solids Summary Zhejiang Xinhecheng Co., Ltd., founded in 1999, manufactures functional chemicals including nutritional ingredients, fragrances and polymer materials. For a trial project, the customer needed to measure a liquid containing 10% metallic solid particles at an operating […]

Panametrics XMTCpro thermal conductivity analyzer delivers rugged, field-calibratable hydrogen measurement in metal heat-treating furnace atmospheres, helping producers optimize yield and quality without relying on chemical reactions or gas adsorption.

APPLICATION NOTE Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meters Enable Safe Measurement of High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas in Chemical Production Summary Sanwei New Materials, a Chinese chemical producer, manufactures 1,4-butanediol (BDO) using the Reppe process, where hydrogen gas reacts with a catalyst before being hydrogenated into…

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE How Panametrics Clamp-On Flow Meter Technology Delivered Accurate Measurements of High-Velocity Water Flow in a Penstock Pipeline Summary 700-meter-long penstocks at a hydroelectric power plant in China had no flow measurement to assess the water turbine efficiency and to better control the power plant performance. To address this […]

Sign up for our newsletter APPLICATION NOTE Portable Moisture Measurement Ensures Safe and Efficient Operation of LNG Plants Summary The LNG value chain — extraction and pre-treatment, transport to a processing facility, liquefaction, and distribution to end users — depends on tight moisture control at every stage. Excess moisture corrodes pipelines, damages compressors and cryogenic […]

APPLICATION NOTE Hydrogen Purity Measurement Ensures Safe and Efficient Operation of Hydrogen-Cooled Generators Problem Hydrogen is used as the cooling medium in large electricity generators due to its high thermal conductivity and low viscosity, preventing efficiency losses from windage on the rotor…

APPLICATION NOTE Oxygen Measurement in Reactor Feed Gas Ensures Reliable Formaldehyde Production Problem Oxygen is commonly measured in reactor feed gases or reactor head spaces. One such application is the industrial production of formaldehyde, where methanol vapor is mixed with oxygen in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst…

APPLICATION NOTE Flow Monitoring at a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis Plant Improves Water Distribution Problem One of the largest Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants in the MEATI region (Middle East, Africa, Turkey and India) asked a Panametrics Channel Partner to verify its existing magnetic flowmeters. Because…

APPLICATION NOTE Brine Flow Measurement in a Geothermal Power Plant Problem Geothermal power plants harness hydrothermal resources containing both hot water (brine) and steam, with the steam driving turbines connected to electricity generators. Brine temperatures typically range from 140°C to 200°C depending on the well. A…

APPLICATION NOTE Airport Turns to Panametrics for Reliable Sewage Flow Measurement Problem An international airport in the Middle East monitored sewage water flowing to its treatment station using an electromagnetic flow meter, but reported inconsistent readings. When a service technician inspected…

APPLICATION NOTE Assessing Fire Pump Efficiency and Performance Problem An electricity and water utility in the Middle East operates 400 substations across four regional zones. To monitor fire pump performance and efficiency against specification, the utility relied on variable-area (VA) and Venturi flow meters installed…

APPLICATION NOTE Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Measurement Problem A company in Turkey operates several wastewater treatment facilities in the Istanbul district, mainly using open-channel flow meters at the inlet and outlet. At one facility, flow readings between inlet and outlet were unbalanced by up to…

APPLICATION NOTE Biogas Measurement from Wastewater to Power Plant Summary A Stockholm-based water treatment company generates biogas from its wastewater facility and supplies it to Scandinavian Biogas for energy production. To accurately bill the energy company for the gas delivered, the water company’s project contractor…