Survey of measurement needs in the chemical and related industries
Jesse Hord · 1985
A survey of measurement needs in the chemical and related process industries has been completed, a data base established and reported herein.Sixty-five people responded to the survey, representing the chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, electronic chemicals, energy, instrument manufacturer, food, plastics, and other segments of American industry.The respondents identified: 133 measurement problems of which 106 are defined in detail; 27 measurement needs where no current measurement capability exists (or is known); and three generic measurement areas (flow, composition/concentration, and temperature) in need of improvement.The survey revealed strong demands for improved in-line and in-reactor measurements, in a processing plant environment, to improve process/product quality and to reduce costs.The data base includes instrument (sensor) technical specifications, service conditions, calibration and maintenance requirements, and marketing information.