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Brooks Instrument SLA Mass Flow Controllers verify critical o'ring leak testing for on NASA's Artemis II booster rockets
Critical Low Flow Measurement and Control in Space Applications: From Gemini to Artemis II

Brooks Instrument has supported the U.S. space program for more than 65 years, delivering high-accuracy flow measurement and control solutions for mis…

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Mass flow controller brewing, gas flow measurement fermentation
Malt Producer and Brewer Innovates Processes Using Brooks Mass Flow Controller with NEMA4X/IP66 Encl…

Photo Courtesy of Rahr Eagle Brewery Brewing beer is a highly controlled, multi-stage process where precise management of ingredients, temperature, an…

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Variable Area Flowmeters for EPC-Engineered Offshore Projects

Metal Tube Variable Area Flow Meters are the preferred mechanical flow measurement devices for EPC contractors in oil & gas projects, particularly…

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High Pressure, Hazardous Area Approved Flow Meter for Offshore Oil Drilling

Offshore oil platforms require accurate flow measurement to pump drilling mud at controlled, high pressures through the drill pipe to cool and lubrica…

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Mass flow controllers drive chemical synthesis of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels
Mass Flow Controller Drives Chemical Synthesis of Carbon Dioxide into Hydrocarbon Fuels

Global efforts towards decarbonization have led to the rapid evolution of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies. Among these, the chemical…

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Leveraging EtherNet/IP & Advanced Features of Brooks Instrument MFCs to Prevent Process Failures

The research and development team at a chemical and petrochemical manufacturer works on test production and feasibility before moving to a larger-scal…

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Precision Gas and Liquid Flow Control: Essential to Finding the Optimal Fuel Blend in Fuel Cell Test…

The renewable energy market has grown in both size and importance in recent decades and continues to rapidly expand. While there is no shortage of way…

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Mass Flow Controllers Ensure Accurate Mixing for Catalyst Research

The catalyst research example discussed here is “The Haber Process,” which creates Ammonia on an industrial scale for use in fertilizers. The "Haber P…

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Purging the Sensing Lines of a Differential Pressure Transmitter

What if the process fluid has contamination that can clog the sensing line, or if the fluid can crystalize or jell in the sensing line? In both cases,…

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Liquid Level Measurement and Control Using the "Bubbler Method"

In order to safely manage and control their liquid inventory, chemical and petrochemical manufacturers require accurate, repeatable gas flow and depen…

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Optimizing the Efficiency of a Fuel Filter Leak Test

The quality of the component is in part determined by its pressure or leak integrity. Some examples of components include the fuel tank, oil and fuel …

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Mass Flow Controllers Generate Accurate Data for Mass-balance Calculations in Pilot Plants

A pilot plant in the chemical/petrochemical industry is a small-scale simulation of manufacturing operations where results determine the most suitable…

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