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Case Study: Sensor Testing and Validation for Improved Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy during Next Turnaround

Gabriel Gonzales | Applications, Temperature

An energy company suspected that some of the tubeskin thermocouples in their process units weren’t accurate, but they didn’t know which ones were off. WIKA’s R&D Testing Center in Houston pinpointed the culprits and advised the customer on which sensor and …

How to Prevent Thermal Runaway Reactions with Fast-Response Sensors

Robert Torgerson | Know-how, Temperature

Thermal runaway reactions are one of the leading causes of accidents in chemical and petrochemical plants. To prevent such catastrophes, operators should continually monitor temperatures using sensors with the fastest possible response time for that application. …

Instrumentation Matters When Reopening a Mothballed Plant

Robert Torgerson | Applications

Reopening a mothballed plant offers a cost-effective alternative to new construction, but only if the overall structure is in good condition and major equipment is in good working order. It makes economic sense particularly if the plant's original design was flexible …