What is Differential Pressure in a Heat Exchanger? “Differential pressure” represents the difference in pressure between two points. Measuring differential pressure is a simple matter of comparing two separate pressure sources and noting the difference between them. For example, if pipe A flows at 100 psi and pipe B flows at 30 psi, the differential […]
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Differential Pressure in a Heat Exchanger
March 15, 2021
What is Differential Pressure in A Heat Exchanger? A Michigan Machinist Explains
March 1, 2021Heat exchangers are utilized in a variety of industries and come in several different designs. However, regardless of where they’re used or what they look like, every heat exchanger operates under the same basic principles and is affected by differential pressure. What is a Heat Exchanger? A heat exchanger transfers heat between two or more fluids and […]
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Mid-West Instrument supports the community in the fight against Covid-19.
February 5, 2021One of the application for our differential pressure gauges is measuring liquid levels of large cryogenic tanks, used for the medical industry. In April 2020, we experienced unprecedented demand for our cryotank gauges because of COVID19. In a two week period, we received orders for the equivalent of 10 months production. Our team had to […]
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Well Testing for Oil and Gas in the Midwest
December 21, 2020Well testing is essential to any pumping operation. Oil, gas, and other products must not only be tested prior to sale, but also to determine the effectiveness of things like chemical treatment. Mid-West Instrument, a leading local instrument company with customers in the Midwest and worldwide, describes the various tests used in the oil & […]
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