Hot spots can considerably reduce the life of furnace tubes. To monitor hot spots, tubeskins should be equipped with a reliable, robust temperature measurement system. Multipoint thermocouple assemblies can quickly alert operators when hot spots occur. In addition, …
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How to Maximize Furnace Tube Life and Determine How Much Life Is Left
Robert Torgerson | Know-how, TemperatureReforming reactions in syngas (synthesis gas) plants require high heat, which takes a toll on the lifespan of furnace tubes. The higher the temperature, the shorter the tube life. Using a simple formula based on temperature measurements over time, plant operators can …
Increasing Refineries’ Bottom Line with Reliable Temperature Measurement Solutions
Robert Torgerson | Know-how, TemperatureThere is a direct relationship between tubeskin temperature measurement and hydrocracker performance. Too-high or too-low temperatures can lead to slowdowns, shutdowns, furnace tube failures, and other costly losses. To improve bottom-line performance, refineries need …
Temperature Measurement Solutions for Syngas Plants
Robert Torgerson | Know-howHaving accurate, reliable temperature information is critical for all processes in applications that involve hydrogen. WIKA USA offers a range of high-quality temperature measurement solutions that meet the latest performance and safety demands posed by syngas plants. …
Absolute Pressure Sensors: How They Work and Why They Are Needed
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressureAbsolute pressure sensors and gauges produce readings that are not influenced by fluctuating atmospheric pressure. These precision instruments are used in vacuum pumps, meteorology, laboratories, and aviation/aerospace. There are different types of …