In this episode of Closing the Loop, host Justin Koscak sitsdown with Prakash Dhobi, Service Specialist at Lakeside Process Controls, to talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in any industrial facility, the pressure relief valve.

Prakash brings over 15 years of experience in PRV servicesand compliance and currently serves as an elected member of the National Board Part 4 Repair Committee. The conversation covers why so many facilities treat relief devices as install-and-forget equipment, what recertification actuallyinvolves, and how shelf-life standards are often misunderstood.

You'll also hear about required testing intervals under CSAB51 and TSSA, the difference between lift lever testing and electronic bench testing, and how proactive outage planning reduces both compliance risk and operational downtime. If you manage, maintain, or specify pressure relief devices, this episode is worth your time.

In this episode of Closing the Loop, host Justin Koscak sits down with David Brown from Trillium Measurement and Control to discuss the intricacies of custody transfer in industrial applications. They explore the critical process of transferring product ownership between entities, focusing on the regulatory challenges governed by Measurement Canada. David shares insights on integrating compliance into system design from the start and why having an approved flow meter alone isn’t enough. The conversation also covers innovative developments like smart diagnostics to enhance accuracy and reduce calibration frequencies. Subscribe for more on the future of industrial automation!

In this episode of Closing the Loop, host Justin Koscak sits down with James Green, Canadian Sales Manager for FLEXIM’s non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meters. They dive into the surprising history of FLEXIM, explore why non-intrusive clamp-on technology is thriving in challenging industrial environments, and highlight use cases where FLEXIM offers compelling advantages—like zero downtime, high pressure and temperature resilience, and unbeatable diagnostics. Whether you’re battling pipe access issues or looking to improve energy audits, this episode offers a deep look into how FLEXIM is helping to capture more data, more easily. Subscribe for more on the future of industrial automation!