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As scientists, facilities managers and manufacturing engineers, specifying equipment is a part of our daily work life. What product do I need? What's the best price for the value? How do I install the product once I g...

As if your were actor Dennis Quaid in the popular 1987 movie Innerspace, journey inside the pipe to learn the operational principle of thermal mass flow technology and see, from a molecules perspective, why thermal flow me...

In my last post, I compared the pros and cons of the various flow meters available for measurement of flare gas. Ultimately, all but one has limitations that will impede your ability to accurately measure excess burn off from...

In my last post on flare gas flow measurement, I shared how the rise in hydraulic fracturing has led to more stringent state and national mandates to regulate the measurement of waste and excess gases that are produced as a r...

If your company is involved with hydraulic fracturing to increase oil and gas production, you're familiar with the fact that state and national regulations are becoming increasingly stringent. In particular, flare gas now...

Sierra's Founder, Dr. John G. Olin, looks at the Principles of Operation, Installation, Calibration and Best Applications for Thermal Mass Flow Meters… Read the full article in Chemical Engineering Magazine.