Yokogawa Debunks Podcast

Yokogawa Debunks

Yokogawa Australia and New Zealand
Conversations with Industry Experts to uncover the truth behind myths and misconceptions in process instrumentation and industrial automation
Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems pt 2
 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. 
Feb 16, 2022
17 min
Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems pt 1
 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 
Feb 9, 2022
15 min
Calibration or Validation pt 2
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.
Jan 18, 2022
11 min
Calibration or Validation pt 1
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!
Jan 11, 2022
14 min
Trusting Flowmeters pt 2
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. 
Dec 13, 2021
11 min
Trusting Flowmeters pt 1
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.
Dec 6, 2021
11 min
Distributed Temperature Sensing pt 2
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. 
Nov 29, 2021
21 min
Distributed Temperature Sensing pt 1
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
Nov 22, 2021
12 min
Online Elemental Analysis pt 2
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. 
Nov 15, 2021
16 min
Online Elemental Analysis pt 1
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.  
Nov 9, 2021
15 min
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