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Improving Vacuum Tower Yield and Product Quality Through Advanced Temperature Measurement

Robert Torgerson | Know-how

Vacuum tower revamps and internal upgrades can improve the yield and product quality of vacuum distillation units (VDU), a must in today's competitive markets. These modifications, though, require a considerable influx of capital. Improvements in cross sectional tower …

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4-Wire RTDs vs. 3-Wire RTDs

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature
Industrial RTD -- model TR10

The electrical resistance of some materials, such as platinum, copper, and nickel, differs at different temperatures. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) take advantage of this property to assess temperature in a variety of commercial and industrial applications.  …

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When to Use a 3-Wire RTD

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature
3 Wire RTD

RTDs (resistance temperature detectors) are the most common, most versatile temperature sensors in industrial and process applications. They are stable, have good repeatability and work well within a wide range of temperatures. The electrical resistance of some …

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Industrial Temperature Switches: What They Are, Types, and Uses

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature

Temperature switches are used in a broad range of applications,  including to prevent the overheating or overcooling of industrial machines found in the  agriculture, construction, and material handling industries. When it comes to temperature monitoring, the …

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Understanding Why Some Pressure Sensors Fail, and What to Do about It

Robert Lukat | Know-how, Pressure

Electronic pressure sensors can stop working for a variety of reasons. Understanding those reasons is a key step in preventing future failures. A pressure sensor plays a key role in the instrumentation of machinery and processes. When sensors fail, the process …

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Welcome to the WIKA blog

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.

Most-read articles
  • 8 Common Reasons For Pressure Gauge Failure
  • Pressure Gauge Know-How: Difference Between NPT and G Connections
  • Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences

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