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The Standing Committee of Analysts (SCA) has officially released a new method for cyanide determination in waters and associated materials. This latest ad...

New method for cyanide testing in water released by the Standing Committ...

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Costal and seawater matrices are considered some of the most difficult sample types to analyse because of the often ultra-trace concentrations of target anal...

The determination of mercury in seawater using atomic fluorescence spect...

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Portable parallel analysers dramatically streamline water quality testing

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed significant concerns about Alaska's handling of water pollution, particularly with regard to mer...

Alaska last updated mercury pollution limits in 2003, warns EPA

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Swedish researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg have devised a novel AI method adept at detecting toxic chemicals...

Toxic chemicals can be detected with new AI method

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In late 2022, Alabama was confronted with a daunting challenge: an extensive, underground fire at a landfill north of Birmingham, which not only persisted de...

Was PFAS released into Alabama waterways by the Moody Landfill fire?

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Scientists in Chemistry and Environmental Science at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with scientists from the Bundesanstalt für Materialforsch...

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The fastest and most effective way to fight bacteria and material damage

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sparked both praise and criticism with its newly established drinking water regulations targeting six PFAS...

How do new EPA drinking water regulations define PFAS?

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The Solinst Model 403 CMT Multilevel Systems are tried and tested solutions for monitoring PFAS-contaminated sites effectively. Solinst’s CMT Multilevel...

Monitoring multiple levels of groundwater data at PFAS-contaminated sites

Level measurement in the petrochemical industry refers to the critical process of monitoring and controlling the height of liquids, gases, and even solids within various system containers, such as storage tanks, vessels, and pipelines. This practice is essential for operational safety, efficiency, and accuracy during the extraction, refinement, and distribution phases of petrochemical products.

Operators employ diverse technologies for level measurement, ranging from simple float-based indicators to sophisticated ultrasonic, radar, or laser transmitters. These instruments must provide precise readings to prevent overflow or underfill, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, supporting inventory management, and contributing to the environmental protection measures. The complexity of the materials handled, including their pressure, temperature, and chemical properties, often necessitates specialized equipment resistant to harsh conditions and capable of delivering reliable data for optimal process control.