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The article discusses the techniques and the best practices of flowmeter calibration. The author provides definition of the term, calibration, and the importance of flowmeter calibration for accurate flow measurement. He also tackles several practices for successful flow calibration which include developing a maintenance calibration schedule, finding a quality certified calibration lab, and avoiding unnecessary downtime.

The article discusses the advantages of using membrane technology for water and wastewater treatment, and various developments thereof. Chris Stafford, researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, informs that the main advantage of membrane technology is that it can remove contaminants having a range of sizes from the feed stream, through microfiltration and reverse-osmosis. Stafford says that research is being conducted on self-healing and self-cleaning membranes.

The article presents information related to the problems concerning leakage & loss in water distribution systems. According to Michael Royer, physical scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aging and deteriorating infrastructure is a key factor behind water leakage. Griff Machinski, a sales manager for Fluid Conservation Systems, says equipment in present times is smaller, lighter, more portable and powerful.

The article presents information related to improvements in sealing systems in fluid handling processes. It is noted that the total life cycle costs (LCC) of sealing products has been significantly reduced by the recent improvements in sealing materials, designs and systems. It is mentioned that to present educational webinars on sealing systems, the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) has teamed up with the Hydraulic Institute.

The article offers information on the significance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) security for flow control professionals. It states that traditionally, companies developed distributed control systems (DCS) and SCADA systems that were separated from other corporate systems. It mentions that adoption of transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) as a networking technology saves money, but can expose industrial networks to more cyber security risks.

The article presents detailed information on the new standard and certification called ISO 50001:2011, that was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), in June 2011. As stated, the standard aims to provide a recognized framework to organizations, industrial plants and commercial facilities, to integrate energy performance into their management practices at each level of operation.

The article offers information on the development of valve industry in North America. It mentions that the industry has been recovering from the economic downturn of 2007-2008. According to the study from Freedonia Group Inc. the global demand for industrial valves will in increase to 93.5 billion dollars through 2015. It states that the rise in domestic shipments plays a vital role in development of industry.

The article offers information on Safety Instrumented System (SIS) for industrial automation. A deliberately designed and implemented SIS helps reduce dangerous failures in hydraulics and render protection to the assets of people and environment. Suggestions for end-users to employ SIS are given in the article.

An introduction is presented which discusses several reports within the issue on topics including pumping systems; cavitation suppression liner and chemical processing products.

An introduction is presented where in the editor discusses articles published within the issue on topics including information on various food processing equipment, worker safety in food processing industry, and upcoming food processing equipment exhibitions in June.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics which focus on process control and automation and all trends related to artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)m and cybersecurity.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including machine learning, smart transmitter technologies and application software.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including OPTIMA Machinery Corporation and OPTIMA pharma GmbH discussing the tried and tested procedure of freeze-drying, in the pharmaceutical industry; and presents new editorial advisory board members.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses processing techniques, valves as well as tank and batch processing.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including instrumentation and control, digital measurement tools and regulatory compliance in the automation market.

The article discusses the highlights of the Yokogawa Users Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida in September 2018. Topics discussed include the event's theme which was "Synaptic Business Automation," Yokogawa's comprehensive brand for its industrial automation and control business, OpreX, its new corporate brand slogan, "Co-innovating tomorrow."

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various articles published within the issue on topics including the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and controlling cross-contamination by industrial dust collection.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses about topics within the issue including asset management and condition monitoring, internet of things in industry, and vibration monitoring.

An introduction to an article on copper heap leaching is presented.

The article discusses food safety as one of the top 2018 trends for food and beverage industry businesses. It is noted that food manufacturers are focused on new and innovative ways to enhance food safety measures in their processing plants. It is also evident that many firms are planning to add new product lines or introduce healthier products and ingredients to their existing foods and drinks in 2018.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses topics within the issue including the 2018 Flow Forum conference to be held on May 7-8, 2018 in Rosemount, Illinois; avoidance of over-specifying valves for cost and time saving and tools for sizing control valves and actuators.

An introduction is presented which discusses reports on manufacturing and processing industry including awards, trends, and thermal monitoring.

The article discusses a report from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, which forecasts steady growth in global bearings and couplings market due to rapid industrial development in developing countries like Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey, Brazil, India and China. The report states that these regions would help in increasing bearings & couplings market from 22.06 billion dollar in 2013 to 26.76 billion dollar in 2018. The report also speculates intense price pressures among manufacturers.

An introduction to articles within the issue is presented on topics including instrumentation, filter life on turbine installations and the death of inventor and machinist Richard E. Morely.

The article discusess about 30th anniversary of the perodical, along with information on advisers and Chem Show in New York City to held on November 1, 2017.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the Pack Expo trade show focusing on packaging equipment; trends related to food and beverage processing; and introduction of coating technology from Dow Coating Materials.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including product-specific milling technologies used in industrial applications, flexible screw conveyors, and packaging trends.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including powder and bulk solids handling, sealing challenges in the food industry, and considerations for selecting food processing bushings.

The article focuses on the importance pipe leakage detection in the management of water distribution systems. It states that leakage detection increases the awareness of pipe leaking, which leads to faster replacement of old pipes. It also mentions that leak detection is not only effective in determining building pipe leaks, but also helps in production cost savings.

The article presents suggestions on when one should upgrade one's flow measurement system. Joe Incontri, director of marketing at KROHNE Inc., says that one should check reliability of the flowmeter and its suitability for particular applications before making upgrading decisions. According to the author, while weighing the pros and cons of flowmeter upgrade, cost will be an important factor.

The article offers information on a computer worm, Stuxnet, which was used to cripple centrifuges at uranium enrichment facility in Iran. It is stated that it was designed to attack WinCC, Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLC systems around the world. Results of a survey conducted by McAfee.com Corp. and Center for Strategic & International Studies is mentioned according to which only 57 percent of 200 critical infrastructure executives in 14 countries, had performed special security audits after Stuxnet.

The article presents a detailed discussion on the British Standards Institution's Publically Available Specification called BSI PAS 55:2008. It is stated that it is being adopted by organizations worldwide, which has led to its position as an internationally recognized standard for asset management. Norman Haggie, business development manager for North America for The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd., says most U.S. executives are not aware about the PAS 55.

The article focuses on the significance of variable frequency drives (VFDs) in pump applications. It is noted that when pumps are oversized, the application of VFDs is useful. comments of Schneider Electric SA's Senior Application Design Engineer Siva Kanesvaran regarding the applications of VFDs in pump systems are given.

The article focuses on the water contamination problems in the Lake Eerie in North America. It mentions that algae is a cyanobacteria called blue-green algae that grow from the chemical changes in the water. It mentions that mycrocystin in the water called neurotoxin lead to water ban. It mentions that boiling water increase the quantity of toxins.

The article offers information on the Stomwater Testing and Evaluation for Products and Practice (STEPP), workgroup focused on the investigation of storewater testing and evaluation program. It offers information on the regulation of stormwater runoff in the U.S. It offers information on the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The article focuses on an initiative started by the Hydraulic Institute that promotes a common standard for digital exchange of technical data for pumping equipment. The Institute released the HI 50.7-2010 Standard for Electronic Data Exchange for Pumping Equipment in the year 2010 for the use by business leaders and engineers at firms processing technical data for pumping equipment.

The article discusses the positive and negative features of analog (dial) and digital pressure gauges. It is suggested that end-users should select the gauge as per the requirements of their applications, specifically the accuracy of measurement. It is given that digital gauges present accurate measurement and precise readings of low pressure applications. It is given that there is a space of improvements in analog gauges from techniques like laser welding and automated assembly.