Hydrogen is playing an increasingly important role as an alternative energy source, including as a climate-friendly fuel for motor vehicles. Its physicochemical properties make the supply of H 2 to cars and commercial vehicles a challenge for measurement technology. …
Applications
Using a multipoint thermocouple to produce sustainable aviation fuel
| Jing Lyu | ApplicationsWaste is valuable. Solid municipal waste, such as packaging, paper or food, can be used to produce fuel for aircraft, for example. During the production process, the control of exothermic reactions requires reliable and precise temperature monitoring. This requires a …
New Food: Biomass fermentation harbours complex measuring requirements
| Jing Lyu | ApplicationsAccording to UN forecasts, ten billion people will be living on Earth by 2050. The food industry must find new ways to ensure that the growing world population can be fed sustainably. One of these is New Food. This involves biotechnological food ingredients produced …
Pressure monitoring at high temperature is a challenge
| Jing Lyu | ApplicationsPressure monitoring at high temperature is a demanding measuring requirement. This requires a specially designed diaphragm seal. With model 990.45, WIKA offers such an instrument in its portfolio and was therefore awarded the contract by the operator of an oil …
Hydrostatic pressure test with a digital pressure gauge
| Jing Lyu | Applications, PressureA hydrostatic pressure test is used as a proof of strength and leak tightness of containers and pipelines that hold liquids and gases. The procedure and documentation of such a test can be increased in efficiency by using digital pressure gauges. This is particularly …