At a Texas-based syngas plant, the thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were lasting an average of three months before failing. But after switching to WIKA’s TC84 platinum thermocouple with sapphire protection tube, the facility has not had to replace its …
Temperature
Partial Oxidation (POX) Reactions Pose Challenges for Thermocouples and Other Measuring Instruments
Alina GreenThe extreme temperatures and high concentration of hydrogen in partial oxidation (POX) reactors create a harsh environment for measuring instruments that are not equipped to handle such challenges. Partial oxidation (POX), the initial process of turning crude …
Case Study: How WIKA’s Tubeskin Thermocouple Assembly Maximizes Furnace Capacity Without Compromising Tube Integrity
Alina GreenAn operator of steam methane reformers was able to minimize burner fuel consumption and increase productivity after installing XTRACTO-PAD ® assemblies on furnace tube walls. WIKA USA has developed a comprehensive portfolio of tubeskin thermocouples for …
Pyrometer or Surface Thermocouples: Which Is Better for Tube Wall Temperature Monitoring?
Alina GreenOperators of steam methane reformers have various methods at their disposal for measuring tube wall temperature, but the best solution for accurate and continuous temperature measurement are surface thermocouples. The furnace tubes of a steam methane reformer (SMR) …
Heavy-Duty Pressure Transmitter for Tire Curing
Jeff PlacekTired of high maintenance costs due to measuring instrumentation failure during the curing process, a major tire manufacturer switched to WIKA’s S-20 heavy-duty industrial pressure transmitter for reliable performance and a significantly longer service life. …