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The Improvement of Electronics & Sensors with 2D Materials

With excellent electronic properties, 2D materials can be highly conductive or have tuneable semiconductor bandgaps.

By Thomas Hornigold 27 Mar 2018

Improving Sensors Through Biomimicry

Biomimetics develops research and technology by drawing inspiration from nature. In this article we explore biomimetic sensors.

By Thomas Hornigold 26 Mar 2018

The Importance of Particle Pollution and Environmental Safety

The inhalation of dust can often trigger a bodily response, commonly in the form of a sneeze. This is a key way that the lungs protect themselves from airborne particles.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Removing Contaminants from Water Tanks with Ultrasonic Level Sensors

High purity, otherwise known as ultrapure, water has been created to stringent specifications to remove contaminants that can adversely impact affect people, products or equipment.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Using Ultrasonic Level Sensors for Bulk Storage Tanks

Above ground bulk storage tanks are vessels which can hold large volumes of liquid and commonly range from 10 to 32 feet in height. They operate under zero pressure, are available in various shapes, and are widely composed of plastic, fiberglass or metal.

From OMEGA Engineering Flow & Level 23 Mar 2018

Using 2D Materials in Gas Sensing Applications

2D materials are used as the response material within gas sensor devices because of their specific properties.

By Liam Critchley 26 Mar 2018

Using Thermowells in High Pressure Applications

Temperature sensors like thermocouples, thermistors, and bimetal thermometers can be sensitive to damage due to pressure, material velocity, corrosion, and the like; Thermowells are used to guard them and hence increase the longevity of the sensor.

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 16 Mar 2018

Temperature Measurement with Thermistors

Thermistors are temperature-sensing elements that exhibit large changes in resistance proportional to small changes in temperatures; they’re typically composed of sintered semiconductors, and usually, the resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases (negative temperature coefficient.)

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 16 Mar 2018

How to Measure Temperature in Electromagnetic Environments

Thermocouples are an easy and reliable way to measure temperature; they can perform well in most environments, across extreme temperatures, and even when ionizing radiation is present. However, they can’t measure temperatures well in regions where electromagnetic fields fluctuate.

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 16 Mar 2018

How to Measure Temperature

Everyone has an intuitive understanding of hot and cold as sensations, but defining and measuring temperature with thermometers has been a far more difficult intellectual challenge.

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 16 Mar 2018