In bioethanol production processes, engineers must closely monitor pressure, temperature, level, and flow in order to ensure safe and efficient operations. Diaphragm seals in these applications do double duty: protect pressure measurement instruments from the medium, …
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Temperature Measurement: An Effective Tool for Monitoring Catalyst Performance
Robert Torgerson | Know-howRefineries rely on accurate temperature measurement and monitoring for information about catalyst performance and remaining catalyst life. The key measurements in a syngas (synthesis gas) shift reactor are 1) approach to equilibrium temperatures and 2) exotherm …
Accuracy and Response Times for Thermocouples, Thermowells and Other Temperature Instruments for Syngas Plants
Robert Torgerson | Know-howEach temperature measurement system on the market has its particular features and limitations. When deciding which ones to use in syngas plant reactors, it is important to take into account the response times, accuracy, and other specifications of thermocouples, …
The Key Role a Temperature Sensor Plays During Water Gas Shift Reaction and Catalyst Reduction
Robert Torgerson | Know-howSyngas plants require accurate, reliable temperature sensors to properly monitor the many processes. These include the water gas shift reaction and the process for reducing the copper catalyst. If temperatures veer outside the recommended range, the results are …
Using Temperature Measurement to Monitor Performance and Startup in Steam Methane Reformers
Robert Torgerson | Know-howTo produce hydrogen for industrial use, syngas (synthesis gas) plants all over the world use steam methane reformers (SMR). Temperature measurement and monitoring is key to performance and safety, especially during the potentially dangerous startup process. A steam …