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When to Replace a Thermocouple in a Syngas Reactor: Easy Retrofitting for Better Performance

Robert Torgerson | Temperature
Thermocouple Replacement: Knowing When It’s Time to Upgrade a Syngas Reactor’s Temperature Sensors

Advancements in thermocouple assemblies allow syngas plants to easily update their temperature measurement solutions for low temperature shift (LTS) applications. With improved monitoring of catalyst activity, syngas plants can maximize catalyst life and better plan …

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Extreme Temperature Thermocouples and RTDs: WIKA’s Solution for Replacing Sensors without Disturbing Insulation

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature
WIKA USA's Ski Slope Holder for RTD Temperature Sensor

When reactors or pipelines are located in extremely hot or cold conditions, they must be insulated in order to keep the process media within an optimal temperature range. This insulation, however, makes it time-consuming and expensive for operators to replace a …

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For High-Vibration Applications, Use Rugged Pt100 Sensors

Chad Reinhard | Temperature
Pt100 Resistance Thermometers in Refineries

Turbines, pumps, and compressors produce significant vibrations, which can lead temperature measurement instruments to give incorrect readings and cause premature sensor failure. Pt100 RTDs can withstand several times more vibration than standard elements, making them …

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Prevent Hydrocracking Runaways with the Gayesco Flex-R® Multipoint Thermocouple

Robert Torgerson | Temperature
Multipoint Thermocouple Prevents Thermal Runaways in Reactor Vessels

Thermal runaways in hydrocracking processes are a serious concern for refiners. Comprehensive, real-time temperature monitoring is critical to preventing runaways, which is why most hydrocrackers across the world are equipped with Gayesco Flex-R ® multipoint …

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WIKA’s Venturi Tubes Face the Challenges of the Desert

Patrick McGrath | Flow
Model FLC-VT-BAR Venturi Tubes

Flow measurements in gas exploitation:  For its gas fields in the Saudi Arabia desert, oil company Saudi Aramco trusts WIKA’s Venturi tubes. A global specialist in flow measurement, WIKA delivered another 600 instruments to Saudi Aramco by the end of 2017 for a …

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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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  • Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors

  • Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences

  • Where should I install my thermowell? A guide for best practices


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