Known for customized measurement solutions, WIKA recently partnered with an EPC contractor to provide orifice meter runs to be installed in a major U.S. facility that captures and utilizes carbon dioxide. Even as global consumers and businesses increasingly adopt …
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Polished Rod Load Cells for Pump-Off Control in Pump Jacks
Jeff Placek | Applications, ForcePump jacks are essential oilfield equipment that bring petroleum from deep underground to the surface. A specialized load cell mounted on the pump’s polished rod measures the load being lifted – important information for effective pump-off control. A pump jack …
Linear Temperature Sensors Reliably Prevent Coal Conveyor Fires
Ravi Jethra | Applications, TemperatureFires are a real risk when transporting coal on a conveyor belt – endangering lives, equipment, and products. Rugged, reliable, and cost-effective, WIKA’s model TCC continuous thermocouple plays an important role in preventing and detecting coal conveyor belt …
The E-10: Wellhead Pressure Transmitter with Flameproof Enclosure
Robert Lukat | Applications, PressurePlunger lift systems improve and prolong the productivity of natural gas wells by removing the liquid layer that periodically blocks the flowing gas. An explosion-proof pressure transmitter like the E-10 plays an integral role in keeping wells productive and operating …
How to Select a Pressure Sensor: Factors to Consider
Robert Lukat | Know-how, PressurePressure sensors come in many different types and seemingly endless configurations. To select the right pressure transducer or pressure transmitter, users should consider where and how it will be used, the application’s demands on the instrument, and whether certain …