WIKA USA proudly introduces the latest product in the Gayesco family of tubeskin thermocouple assemblies: the patent-pending TC59-T Tefracto-Pad ® . This easy-to-install tubeskin sensor cuts the welding and inspection steps in half and results in a fool-proof …
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Venturi Nozzles Improve Flow Distribution, Reduce Uneven Coking During Ethylene Production
Gabriel Rodrigues | Applications, FlowVenturi nozzles help regulate feedstock flow rates in order to minimize uneven coking inside the radiant tube walls of furnaces. Along with tubeskin thermocouple assemblies, Venturi nozzles enable ethylene crackers to operate more efficiently. Refineries and …
WIKA’s Testing Center Simulates Process Conditions for Greater Safety and Profitability
Gabriel Gonzales | TemperatureBy simulating process conditions and recreating our customers’ actual problems, WIKA is able to come up with measurement solutions for tough challenges in the oil & gas industry. Conducting tests on a working reactor is expensive, as doing so requires taking …
During Lower Throughputs, Monitor the Acid Dew Point Temperature in Fired Heaters to Prevent Corrosion
Robert Torgerson | Know-how, TemperatureLow-level flue gas recovery allows refineries to improve their heaters’ efficiency. However, this process could lead to the condensation of flue gases, and these acidic droplets can corrode equipment. For optimal safety and efficiency, refineries must monitor …
WIKA Delivers Oversized Venturi Tube in the Midst of a Pandemic
Patrick McGrath | FlowEven during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, WIKA was able to ramp up production of components for medical equipment and custom manufacture a 106-inch Venturi tube for a refinery customer. In the first few months of the global pandemic, WIKA’s …





