# Ask a Question

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## [About the Ask a Question category](https://forumautomation.com/t/about-the-ask-a-question-category/11127)

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## [SCPI programming / instrument automation](https://forumautomation.com/t/scpi-programming-instrument-automation/12745)

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**Author:** [@MatthewJeschke](https://forumautomation.com/u/MatthewJeschke)\
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**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/scpi-programming-instrument-automation/12745 "2024-11-03T18:36:45Z")

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Not sure where to post this. I’m developing test systems to automate production processes. My role is to automate the instrumentation. There’s various industry standard protocols for talking with them. Curious if anybody…

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## [What is hash key encryption and How does it work?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-hash-key-encryption-and-how-does-it-work/12014)

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**Author:** [@Sundar.S](https://forumautomation.com/u/Sundar.S)\
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**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-hash-key-encryption-and-how-does-it-work/12014 "2024-04-27T01:11:40Z")

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What is hash key encryption and How does it work?

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## [Difference Between Fire Tube Boiler and Water Tube Boiler](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-fire-tube-boiler-and-water-tube-boiler/11285)

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**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-fire-tube-boiler-and-water-tube-boiler/11285 "2023-07-05T06:55:07Z")

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There are two popular boiler types utilized in a variety of industrial and commercial applications: fire tube boilers and water tube boilers. While both serve the purpose of generating steam, they differ significantly…

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## [Explain the parts of Drum brake system](https://forumautomation.com/t/explain-the-parts-of-drum-brake-system/11167)

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**Author:** [@Sudha\_m](https://forumautomation.com/u/Sudha_m)\
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**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/explain-the-parts-of-drum-brake-system/11167 "2023-05-17T17:39:05Z")

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The drum brake system consists of a number of essential components, each of which has a distinct purpose. The components and their roles in a conventional drum brake system are described as follows: Brake Drum: Mounte…