Green rot is most pronounced when type K thermocouples are exposed to temperatures between approximately 800°C and 1,260°C (1,472°F to 2,300°F) and when there’s a low concentration of oxygen. This problem causes negative drifts, inaccurate measurements, and even …
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Float-Based Level Measurement Is Ideal for Pharma Fermenters: A Case Study
Patrick McGrath | LevelInstrumentation that uses a float to measure level and transmit signals can be optimally adapted to challenging media conditions. WIKA’s level measurement engineers helped a major pharmaceutical company find a replacement for its older level sensors that were not as …
Why WIKA USA Is a Global Leader in Temperature Sensors
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureWIKA has long been a top manufacturer of temperature sensors and temperature measurement solutions. After the company acquired Gayesco International, WIKA USA greatly increased its capabilities and expertise in temperature measurement for the petrochemical and refining …
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 …
Accurate Hydrocracker Temperature Products and Solutions by WIKA
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureCracking furnaces in refineries operate under extreme conditions. To perform at their best, hydrocracking units rely on sophisticated temperature measurement systems. WIKA USA offers a complete portfolio of accurate and reliable temperature measurement solutions for …





