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Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

OSHA's Standard Interpretation Letters

Submitted by Automation Engineering Staff

One resource that you may have overlooked is OSHA's collection of standard interpretation letters, which are OSHA's official responses to written questions about compliance with the agency's requirements.

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Should I use Pipe or Tubing?

Submitted by Parker Hannifin Corporation

Standard fluid line systems were for many years constructed from threaded pipe of assorted materials and were assembled with various standard pipe fitting shapes.

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What is Emissivity?

Submitted by Exergen

Emissivity is a surface property that determines how much radiation an object emits at a given temperature compared to a blackbody at the same temperature.

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What are your "Precision" Requirements?

Submitted by Corey Foster, Senior Automation Application Engineer

"Precision" is a term that needs to be broken down into several components including accuracy, repeatability, flatness, straightness, etc.

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