An operator of steam methane reformers was able to minimize burner fuel consumption and increase productivity after installing XTRACTO-PAD ® assemblies on furnace tube walls. WIKA USA has developed a comprehensive portfolio of tubeskin thermocouples for …
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Pyrometer or Surface Thermocouples: Which Is Better for Tube Wall Temperature Monitoring?
| Alina Green | Know-how, TemperatureOperators of steam methane reformers have various methods at their disposal for measuring tube wall temperature, but the best solution for accurate and continuous temperature measurement are surface thermocouples. The furnace tubes of a steam methane reformer (SMR) …
Venturi Nozzles Improve Flow Distribution, Reduce Uneven Coking During Ethylene Production
| Alina Green | Applications, FlowVenturi nozzles help regulate feedstock flow rates in order to minimize uneven coking inside the radiant tube walls of furnaces. Along with tubeskin thermocouple assemblies, Venturi nozzles enable ethylene crackers to operate more efficiently. Refineries and …
WIKA, Expertise in Fertilizer Process Instrumentation
| Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureWIKA Is a leading provider of fertilizer process instrumentation. Our comprehensive portfolio for the fertilizer industry includes a wide range of pressure gauges, temperature sensors, level switches, flow meters, and calibration solutions. The fertilizer industry …
The Main Fertilizer Types and an Overview of Their Chemical Processes
| Alina Green | ApplicationsThe fertilizer industry converts raw materials into three main types of fertilizers: nitrogen (ammonia), phosphorus, and potassium. These various applications call for chemical processes with precise control and accurate monitoring of temperature, pressure, level, …