October 2016
Special Focus: Process Control and Information Systems
Measure naturally occurring radioactive material in polypropylene plants
In the petrochemical industry, process plants often rely on radiation-based level and density detectors.
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The Author
Williams, D. - VEGA Americas Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
David Williams is a senior applications engineer for VEGA Americas and has been with VEGA for 14 years. In the business development group, he works with process technology providers to improve level and density measurements in challenging applications, such as resid hydrocrackers, delayed cokers, solvent deasphalting and LDPE high-pressure separators. He holds a BS degree in nuclear engineering technology.
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