To minimize coking and maximize the conversion rate in a steam cracker, olefin producers need to closely monitor the furnace’s coil outlet temperature (COT). Various types of sensors measure this key parameter . WIKA USA tested the common sensors designs to evaluate …
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Improving Olefin Production Efficiency with Coil Outlet Temperature (COT) Measurement
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAt the 2025 AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) Spring Meeting, Alina Green presented WIKA's unique R&D evaluation of critical ethylene steam cracker coil outlet temperature (COT) sensor designs and installation best practices. The following is …
Robust Electronic Sensors for Coolant Distribution Units
Lorenzo Avitabile | Applications, Flow, Level, Pressure, TemperatureA network of robust pressure sensors, temperature sensors, flow sensors, and liquid level sensors control and optimize the performance of coolant distribution units – essential equipment in data centers. A typical data center has thousands of servers, and …
Case Study: IIoT Temperature Monitoring for Vineyard Frost Protection
Peter Miramontes | Applications, TemperatureThe Industrial Internet of Things is useful for more than just manufacturing. A vineyard in southern Germany discovered the value of implementing an IIoT frost warning system designed and assembled by WIKA. Ever since agriculture arose about 12,000 years ago, …
Sanitary Temperature Sensors Contribute to a Hygienic Food Production Environment
Gabriel Gonzales | Applications, TemperatureAccurate temperature measurement and reliable monitoring throughout a food production facility help create a more hygienic environment, one where harmful bacteria do not proliferate. Made in the greater Houston area, WIKA’s hygienic temperature sensors come with fast …