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Temperature

Partial Oxidation (POX) Reactions Pose Challenges for Thermocouples and Other Measuring Instruments

Robert Torgerson

The 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 …

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Case Study: WIKA’s Tubeskin Thermocouple Assembly Helped Maximize Burner Fuel Consumption in SMR Process

Robert Torgerson

An 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 …

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Pyrometer or Surface Thermocouples: Which Is Better for Tube Wall Temperature Monitoring?

Robert Torgerson

Operators 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) …

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Heavy-Duty Pressure Transmitter for Tire Curing

Jeff Placek

Tired 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.  …

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WIKA’s Tefracto-Pad® Thermocouple: Accuracy in Extreme Heat

Gabriel Gonzales

WIKA proves the accuracy of our patent-pending Tefracto-Pad ® , an innovative tubeskin thermocouple assembly that offers reliable performance even under severe heat flux. Accurate temperature readings of furnace tubeskins allow process industries to maximize …

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