Cracking 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 …
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Increasing Refineries’ Bottom Line with Reliable Temperature Measurement Solutions
Robert Torgerson | Know-how, TemperatureThere is a direct relationship between tubeskin temperature measurement and hydrocracker performance. Too-high or too-low temperatures can lead to slowdowns, shutdowns, furnace tube failures, and other costly losses. To improve bottom-line performance, refineries need …
Why Customers Return to WIKA’s Temperature Measurement Solutions
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA major U.S. refinery returns to the Gayesco brand for WIKA USA's quality products, accurate information, expert installation, and exceptional customer service, even though it had an existing Global Frame Agreement with the competing bidder. Back in 1989, Gayesco …
The Importance of Dipleg Temperature Measurement in FCC Units
Robert Torgerson | Know-howFCC units are the “money makers” of gasoline refineries. The pressure is on for operators to avoid delays in startup and to keep the units up and running. Accurate dipleg temperature measurement and monitoring ensures appropriate conditions for startup and prevents …
WIKA V-PAD® Thermocouples Provide Accurate, Reliable Temperature Measurement in Ethylene Steam Crackers
Adam DeLancey | TemperaturePetrochemical plants use steam crackers to convert ethane into more useful ethylene. This energy-intensive process calls for maintaining very high temperature measurement within a relatively narrow range. The conversion of ethylene is poor if the temperature is …