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Conversations with Industry Experts to uncover the truth behind myths and misconceptions in process instrumentation and industrial automation

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United States

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Conversations with Industry Experts to uncover the truth behind myths and misconceptions in process instrumentation and industrial automation

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English


Episodes
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H2-Oh Really? Debunking Purified Recycled Water

5/30/2024
In this episode, guest host Daniel Watson sits down with Dr. Matsui Yaushiro from Japan, an esteemed expert in desalination, water reuse, and groundwater management. Tune in as they debunk misconceptions about purified recycled water. Explore its safety, environmental impact, energy efficiency, taste, and odour.

Duration:00:10:16

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Flowmeter Confidential: Insider Tips on Selection & Trustworthiness Part 2

5/26/2024
In this episode, we continue to discover the many factors you need to consider in the flow selection process. Continue the conversation with our flowmeter expert, Simon Lillie, in this highly informative and interesting episode!

Duration:00:13:02

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Flowmeter Confidential: Insider Tips on Selection & Trustworthiness Part 1

5/16/2024
In this episode, Sean invited Yokogawa's Flowmeter expert, Simon Lillie, to debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding the complexities of flowmeters, pre-conceived bias, and the abundance of flowmeter technologies leading to confusion and doubt among users. Download now and listen to the insider tips and debunking of these myths today!

Duration:00:10:21

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The Shocking Reality of Renewable Energy

5/9/2024
Welcome back to a brand new season of Yokogawa Debunks! As we journey through the year, the discourse surrounding the energy crisis and the pivotal transition to renewables grows louder. Daniel Watson dives into the myths and misconceptions surrounding this transition, alongside other complexities hindering our path towards a digital future.

Duration:00:15:10

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Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems pt 2

2/16/2022
For part 2 on our CEMS episodes, Mike Wallis debunks more myths with Sean. Is a laboratory analyzer on par with their process counteparts? Who should design a CEMS? What type of field services are necessary to keep a CEMS in tip-top shape? Download and Listen to find out.

Duration:00:17:01

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Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems pt 1

2/9/2022
In this episode, Sean invited Yokogawa's Process Analyzers expert Mike Wallis to debunk several misconceptions about Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS). Is it true that CEMS are high-maintenance? Are these standard systems which require no engineering? Is it mandatory to implement Data Acquisition Systems alongside these analyzers? Download and Listen for more

Duration:00:15:25

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Calibration or Validation pt 2

1/18/2022
In this episode, Sean and Nick wrap up the conversation around calibrating or validating analyser measurements. Are buffer solutions safe to use by plant technicians? Is it true that calibration solutions for turbidity sensors are carcinogenic? what is the difference between primary and secondary standards? Download and listen to find out.

Duration:00:11:42

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Calibration or Validation pt 1

1/11/2022
Continuing on the topic of trusting your measurements, we brought back our Product Manager for Analytical Products, Nick Crowe, to discuss whether to calibrate or validate your analyzers. In this episode, Nick demystifies the differences between both options, and uncovers the truth about performing either. Download and Listen!

Duration:00:14:56

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Trusting Flowmeters pt 2

12/13/2021
In part 2 of this flowmeters series, Simon comes back to Debunk a few more myths. Is a calibration the only method to regain trust in a flow measurement? how health checks work? Is verification the same as calibration. Download and listen to find out more.

Duration:00:11:57

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Trusting Flowmeters pt 1

12/6/2021
To effectively control and optimize industrial processes, trusting measurements from flowmeters is vital. In today's episode, Sean addresses the topic with Simon Lillie, Yokogawa's expert in flowmeters.

Duration:00:11:30

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Distributed Temperature Sensing pt 2

11/29/2021
In part 2 of the Distributed Temperature Sensing Series, Gavin comes back to Debunk more misconceptions about DTSX. Why should one select this product for a project? How are these units maintained? and a particular application for leak detection is also debunked by Gavin and Sean.

Duration:00:21:16

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Distributed Temperature Sensing pt 1

11/22/2021
We invited Yokogawa's Gavin French, Queensland Sales Manager and Product Manager for DTSX. In this episode we discuss Distributed Temperature Sensing. Sean asked Gavin to address misconceptions on how DTSX works and how it is sold in Australia and New Zealand

Duration:00:12:33

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Online Elemental Analysis pt 2

11/15/2021
The conversation with Stephan Nel continues in this episode. Nuclear Instruments from Real-Time Instruments are available in two configurations and contain different isotopes according to the application. Stephan addresses the myth on how they operate and what happens to spent isotopes once they reach their half-life.

Duration:00:16:34

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Online Elemental Analysis pt 1

11/9/2021
Season 2 of Yokogawa Debunks kicks off with Sean discussing a unique yet misunderstood technology, online elemental analysis with nuclear instruments. In this episode, our guest Stephan Nel from RTi Australia clarifies the common misconceptions about nuclear instruments and shares fascinating insights around safety and the principle of operation of online elemental analysers.

Duration:00:15:01

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Transmitters pt 2

7/6/2021
Sean continues the conversation with Tony about pressure transmitters. Does accuracy really matter to end users these days? with IOT developments, is it true that miniaturization is on the cards? Listen to this episode to find out

Duration:00:11:48

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Transmitters pt 1

6/29/2021
In Episode 9, Sean talks to Tony Farah, Product Manager for Transmitters and Level at Yokogawa Australia and New Zealand. Is it true that 4-20 mA HART will be phased out in the near future? Is a transducer equal to a transmitter? Tune in to hear the debunking of these myths.

Duration:00:07:42

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Liquid Analysers pt 2

6/22/2021
Sean continues the conversation with Nick Crowe about the misconceptions we hear regarding liquid analyzers. Are analyzers and sensors warranted? Is it easier to just replace than maintain sensors? Is it necessary to calibrate a rebuilt unit?

Duration:00:10:08

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Liquid Analysers pt 1

6/15/2021
We invited Nick Crowe, our Product Manager for Analytical Products, to debunk myths around Liquid Analysers. In part 1 of this series Sean asked him whether the maintenance-free analyzer is a myth?

Duration:00:10:29

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Wireless pt 3

6/8/2021
In the third and last episode of the Wireless Series, Simon addresses concerns around industrial wireless solutions: security, interference, reliability and interoperability.

Duration:00:15:00

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Wireless pt 2

6/1/2021
In part 2 of this Wireless series, Simon debunks the myths relating to employing industrial wireless instrumentation. Sean asks him questions on battery life, update rates, network design, and scalability of wireless solutions.

Duration:00:17:22