--- title: The Monitor | Sentry Equipment | Jeff McKinney description: As an industry manager for chemical and petrochemical refining, Jeff is an expert in those markets and is experienced in power generation as well. Jeff is focused on serving these key markets and sharing information on how Sentry sampling and monitoring products and systems can meet any petrochemical or chemical application, anywhere. 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Jeff is focused on serving these key markets and sharing information on how Sentry sampling and monitoring products and systems can meet any petrochemical or chemical application, anywhere. He is responsible for our market strategy and product offerings, and is always interested in exchanging information on specific industry applications and solutions that meet customer needs. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Steam Sampling 101: Basics and What Really Matters](https://532305.hs-sites.com/steam-sampling-101-basics-what-really-matters) Posted by [Jeff McKinney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/jeff-mckinney) on 6/7/17 2:00 PM [![](https://532305.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/Steam%20Sampling%20101%20Blog%20Image.jpg) ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/steam-sampling-101-basics-what-really-matters) *What does it take to design a practical and reliable steam sampling system? Find out what you need to know to practically implement steam sampling guidelines in your process environment. * Steam sampling is sometimes viewed as a necessary evil in a process plant. However, the absence of steam due to a boiler shutdown makes for a bad day at a refinery, petrochemical or specialty chemical plant. But one size doesn’t fit all, and a number of variables must be considered to design and implement a practical, reliable steam sampling system. [Read More](https://532305.hs-sites.com/steam-sampling-101-basics-what-really-matters) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://532305.hs-sites.com/steam-sampling-101-basics-what-really-matters#comments-listing) Topics: [Power](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/power), [Downstream](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/downstream), [Steam & Water](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/steam-water) ## [Sample archiving of plastic pellets automated](https://532305.hs-sites.com/sample-archiving-of-plastic-pellets-automated) Posted by [Jeff McKinney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/jeff-mckinney) on 5/31/16 10:08 AM [![](https://532305.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/Sample_archiving_of_plastic_pellets_automated.jpg) ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/sample-archiving-of-plastic-pellets-automated) One common petrochemical process is the creation of preproduction plastic pellets, which are raw plastic that is heated and reformed into a wide variety of plastic products. Plastic pellets can range in size from 1 to 5 mm, and they can end up as wraps, sheets, bottles, containers, tubs, furniture, garbage cans or other items of all shapes and sizes. [Read More](https://532305.hs-sites.com/sample-archiving-of-plastic-pellets-automated) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://532305.hs-sites.com/sample-archiving-of-plastic-pellets-automated#comments-listing) Topics: [Downstream](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/downstream) ## [How to Sample Cryogenic Liquids Safely](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-sample-cryogenic-liquids-safely) Posted by [Jeff McKinney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/jeff-mckinney) on 5/4/16 8:23 AM [![](https://532305.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/how_to_sample_cryogenic_liquids_safely.jpg) ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-sample-cryogenic-liquids-safely) In the petrochemical industry, it often is necessary to ship and store product that would be gaseous at ambient conditions – such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – as liquid. The product is stored or transported cold to minimize its volume. [Read More](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-sample-cryogenic-liquids-safely) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-sample-cryogenic-liquids-safely#comments-listing) Topics: [Downstream](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/downstream) ## [How To Safely Sample Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-safely-sample-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg) Posted by [Jeff McKinney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/jeff-mckinney) on 3/29/16 8:00 AM [![](https://532305.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/sampling_lpg.jpg) ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-safely-sample-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg) A range of petrochemical liquids and gases are stored and transported under high pressure, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). LPG is a two-phase liquid – a gas that is pressurized, stored and transported in its liquid phase, with high vapor pressures. Operators and the environment both face risks if unsafe LPG sampling solutions are employed. [Read More](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-safely-sample-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-safely-sample-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg#comments-listing) Topics: [Downstream](https://532305.hs-sites.com/topic/downstream) ## [How to best obtain representative samples from your process stream](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-best-obtain-representative-samples-from-your-process-stream) Posted by [Jeff McKinney](https://532305.hs-sites.com/author/jeff-mckinney) on 12/3/15 2:13 PM [![](https://532305.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/MIL_transp.jpg) ](https://532305.hs-sites.com/how-to-best-obtain-representative-samples-from-your-process-stream) Running an efficient operation requires analysis of controlled, real-time data obtained through representative sampling within a production environment. This data is needed to provide the critical insights needed to control and optimize processes. Representative sampling is the act of capturing fresh product from the process stream for analysis. 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