Equilibar’s back pressure regulators (BPRs) are dome loaded. This means that the pressure setpoint is provided by a fluid that is fed into a chamber on the top (dome) of the regulator. The pressure of the fluid (either gas or liquid) is set by a second regulator called a pilot regulator. The loading mechanism is Read More
Choosing the best method to control the flow of a pump can be complicated. There are several options, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. The Equilibar website offers a number of resources for making a good selection. We also have information about the related topics of pulsation dampening, pump runaway, pump slip, and more. A Read More
Happy New Year! If you haven’t checked out the Equilibar YouTube Channel in a while, you may want to do so. We have created several new and informative videos in the last few months. In the first video, Equilibar Vice President David Reed gives a laboratory demonstration of a back pressure regulator that has high Read More
While Equilibar technology is known as the gold standard for back pressure control, its unique qualities offer advantages for complex level control applications as well. Using an Equilibar unit for level control could be a good choice in circumstances where there is a wide range of flow rates, varying flow coefficients, varying downstream pressure or Read More
Equilibar feels incredibly fortunate to have Chelsea Weldon on our team as engineering assistant. Chelsea joined Equilibar at the beginning of the year and quickly began helping our systems run more smoothly. Since then, she has taken on a number of administrative tasks. Thanks to her organization and thoroughness, our technical staff can focus on Read More
In September Equilibar’s engineering manager, Tony Tang, traveled to Singapore to attend the ISA Analysis Division Symposium. The trip was a great opportunity to work with our partners at Practical Analyzer Solutions and to meet several key clients face to face for the first time. Singapore is known for its successful blending of diverse cultures Read More
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is used throughout the chemical industry as an environmentally friendly oxidizing agent. Unfortunately, the most common method for its production requires significant energy consumption and also generates waste. Direct Synthesis is a newer process being explored to produce hydrogen peroxide more sustainably and economically. Dr. Weifeng Tu and his team are researching Read More
Equilibar has published a new case study that focuses on supercritical water gasification research that is being conducted by Brian Pinkard, a PhD student in the Novosselov Research Group at the University of Washington. Supercritical water gasification is an emerging technology that is useful for multiple environmental efforts. When water becomes supercritical at extremely high Read More
It’s been more than 30 years since I moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina, but the beauty of this place continues to make me happy every single day. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to volunteer for organizations that protect our natural resources and I’m honored that here in our community, I’m known Read More
Equilibar’s EVR vacuum regulators feature an inherently fast-reacting design that automatically compensates for changes in flow rate. They offer multiple advantages over traditional vacuum control valves that typically rely on an external control loop and I/P actuator. Unlike traditional valves, the Equilibar vacuum regulator uses a pilot operated design with a flexible diaphragm as the Read More
Electrolysis is the chemical process of using electricity to divide a molecule into its component parts. It plays a key role in hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies, which has led to increased exploration and activity in the field. Many electrolysis applications require extremely precise fluid control that can respond to changes almost immediately. The Read More
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