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Measuring the Sound of Explosions in Norwegian Forests: How Validyne Transducers Supported Critical Acoustic Research

When it comes to understanding how sound travels through the natural environment, few conditions are as complex as a dense forest blanketed in snow—or alive with summer foliage. That’s exactly… Read More

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Automotive, University

Reducing Glove Box Filter Costs

The handling radioactive materials must be done in glove box. A glove box is a clear plastic enclosure with rubber gloves attached to the sides so that an operator can… Read More

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Construction, Data Acquisition, University

Window Thermal Efficiency Testing

Energy efficient windows are an important consideration for both new and existing homes. According to the Department of Energy, heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30%… Read More

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medical, University

PS309 Used to Test CPAP Mask

Sleep apnea is common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. This is most commonly caused by the relaxing of throat muscles or, more rarely, when the brain… Read More

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Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, University, Utility

Tips on Storing Validyne Pressure Sensor Diaphragms

The diaphragm or sensor membrane is the heart of a Validyne pressure sensor. To increase the lifespan of replacement sensor diaphragms, follow these best practices to store and maintain your… Read More

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Aerospace, Flight Testing, Oil & Gas, Pressure Measurement, University, Utility

Pressure Transducer Calibration Intervals

All Validyne pressure transducers are calibrated at the factory, just before shipment. But how often should you calibrate a pressure transducer after that? This will depend on the application and… Read More

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medical, University

Basics of Pneumotach Flow Measurement

Introduction: Pulmonary function testing is a medical diagnostic procedure that measures how much air you are breathing and how fast. These parameters are measured with a device known as a… Read More

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Pressure Measurement, University

Pressure Transducer Readings on the Internet – IoT Pressure Transducer

The SI314 is a network interface for the P61 series of Validyne pressure transducers bringing internet connectivity to pressure measurement. The SI314 allows the user to view pressure readings from up… Read More

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Data Acquisition, University

Connecting Strain Gages to the USB2250, Part II

The quarter-bridge strain gage configuration can be improved upon to increase the output signal into the USB2250 by adding another strain gage to the system. For the previous example, the… Read More

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Data Acquisition, University

Connecting Strain Gages to the USB2250

Strain gages are sensors that change in resistance proportional to the strain of the item to which they are affixed. Strain gages can also measure the stress at the points… Read More