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Beam Load Cells: Smart Ways to Measure Weight (and Level) in Industrial Applications

A bending beam or sheer beam load cell determines weight indirectly by measuring the deformation of its strain gauge or thin-film sensor. These force transducers are a smart – and often the only – way to measure load in industrial applications. There …

Two More Things for a Hydropower Plant To-do List: Force Measurement and Instrument Calibration

Jonathan Bey | Calibration, Force

Of course, hydroelectric power plants need to keep an eye on flow, level, temperature, and pressure. But don't forget about force, a key measurement as reservoirs are surrounded by rock and earth. There's also the matter of instrument calibration, an essential aspect …