Instrumentation

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  • The R&S®RTP high-performance oscilloscope combines high-class signal integrity with a fast acquisition rate. Customized frontend ASIC and real-time processing hardware enable highly accurate measurements with unprecedented speed in a compact form factor.

  • The Model KMW1020 is an RF power amplifier module for OEM applications or integration into a user system comprised of a printed wiring assembly housed in a machined aluminum enclosure.

  • TF-047 is a versatile micro-coaxial cable ideal for high-density applications. Available in bulk or cable assembly with a wide selection of interfaces, TF-047 offers high performance and reliability in a compact footprint.

  • The 771 Series Laser Spectrum Analyzer combines proven Michelson interferometer technology with fast Fourier transform analysis resulting in a unique instrument that operates as both a high-resolution spectrum analyzer and a high-accuracy wavelength meter.

  • The MMIQ-40100L is a low LO drive, passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer. This is an ultra-broadband mixer spanning 40 to 100 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 20 GHz.

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Instrumentation
The science of measuring and controlling variables is termed instrumentation. As the name suggests, the process involves using a wide variety of instruments. These are classified as any device that can measure amounts that are physically quantifiable. These instruments do not have to be extremely complex in design. For example, the ruler is an instrument to measure distance, and a simple thermometer measures temperature.
Instruments specific to petrochemical processing include platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s), P/I Converters, many types of level meters, chromatographs, and continuous gas analyzers. These instruments are essential to the day to day instrumentation at petrochemical plants, as it is impossible to gauge to the necessary extent by estimation alone. Human error is inevitable, but an instrument can easily be calibrated or replaced.
Now that you understand the definition of and tools used in instrumentation, you should also understand the necessity of it. Temperature and pressure meters serve to ensure that the environment stays safe for both the chemicals being processed and the employees of the plant. Heat is a very well-documented activator in chemical reactions. If the temperature rises to unusual levels, this could spark an undesired chemical reaction that could prove catastrophic. The flow meter must measure how much oil is leaving the refinery, as it is a very volatile substance. Analytical instruments, such as the chromatograph, analyze the chemical make-up of the refined oil. This allows for the opportunity to make sure that the chemical make-up is correct, giving evidence that the process was correctly completed at all stages of refinement.