Pressure switches are commonly used across many aerospace, defense, and industrial applications to provide systems with an on or off capability–either towards the rise or fall of pressurized fluids. Understanding how to properly manage and control these switches can be helpful when choosing a solution for a given operation. The following guide will cover best [...]
When flying on commercial aircraft, one of the last things on your mind is probably the air pressure inside the cabin. You’re trying to find your seat, wrestle the armrest from the person next to you, or get some work done before the meeting scheduled shortly after you land. However, that pressurized air is actually [...]
Last updated on 06/03/2020 Combined cycle power plants require the use of pressure and temperature switches to ensure maximum efficiency and safe operation. From determining what mixture of air and fuel is combusted to how much pressure is allowed to build up within the steam turbine, pressure and temperature switches can be placed at every [...]
Last updated on 03/27/2020 How does a steam boiler work? A boiler is a closed vessel in which a liquid, typically water, has heat energy applied to create steam. Boilers of the nineteenth century were usually made with very expensive, high-quality wrought-iron. Modern boilers, on the other hand, are made of steel or [...]