The vapor-compression cycle has four stages (compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation) and one ultimate goal: converting refrigerant into a state that makes it useful as a heat transfer ...

Learning the basics can ease loop tuning frustration and ensure stability. During plant operations, it seems that tuning control loops is an ongoing task, which can be a continual frustration to ...

Directional-control valves are vital in any pneumatic circuit, directing or blocking airflow to control the speed or sequence of operations. One method of classifying directional-control valves is by ...

The NIV Series Media isolation Valves from Clippard are diaphragm or membrane types that are bidirectional and feature all-PTFE wetted areas, as well as the ability to operate in temperatures up to ...

During the summer of 2008, C&L Performance made a surprise announcement--it was nearing completion of a high-flow Three-Valve intake manifold. The company is long known for its MAF sensors and ...