When installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media. Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting …
oil and gas
WIKA Thermocouple Verification During Catalyst Changes Saves Refineries Time and Money
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureHaving an accurate temperature profile of reactors can alert operators of small problems before they become large ones. However, the process of checking thermocouples usually requires significant downtime and, thus, expense. WIKA’s Multipoint Thermocouple …
HF Alkylation Units: How to Prevent Dangerous Emissions and Leaks
Chi-Che Ma | Know-howAlkylation units use very strong catalysts, such as hydrofluoric acid, to produce the components for high-octane gasoline. That’s why refineries need process gauges and other pressure instruments that can withstand highly corrosive environments. Petroleum …
Customized Temperature Measurement Solution: How to Manufacture and Deliver 121-foot Pipewells
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureWIKA USA specializes in providing custom temperature measurement solutions, even when that involves manufacturing, installing, and delivering two 121-foot (37 meter) pipewell assemblies. With something so long, there were certainly challenges along the way, but the …
WIKA’s Liquid-filled Brass Gauge Offers Unparalleled Durability, Precision, and Long Service Life
Hardy Orzikowski | PressureAmong a wide variety of industrial pressure gauges used today, liquid-filled brass gauges are popular for their durability, precision, and low cost of ownership. The mechanical Bourdon tube gauge is a time-tested instruments found in numerous industrial …