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Temperature Measurement Solution: How to Accurately Monitor Hot Spots in Syngas Plant Furnaces

Robert Torgerson | Know-how
Temperature measurement in syngas plants

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, Temperature
Furnace Tube in Syngas Plant

Reforming 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 …

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Increasing Refineries’ Bottom Line with Tubeskin Thermocouples for Hydrocrackers

Robert Torgerson | Know-how, Temperature

There 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 …

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Temperature Measurement Solutions for Syngas Plants

Robert Torgerson | Know-how
Temperature measurement in syngas plants

Having 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.  …

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Absolute Pressure Sensors: How They Work and Why They Are Needed

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Pressure

Absolute 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 …

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In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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