Hydrogen leakage threatens the decarbonization of the chemical industry, but that’s no reason to abandon efforts to make the switch from fossil fuels to hydrogen. The chemical industry needs hydrogen in order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, an …
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What Is a Diaphragm Pressure Gauge, and How Does It Work?
Alina Green | Know-how, PressureThe flexible membrane in a diaphragm pressure gauge, a specialized industrial gauge, gives it several advantages over standard Bourdon tube gauges and capsule pressure gauges. A diaphragm pressure gauge, sold under the Sealgauge™ brand at WIKA and also known as …
Case Study: WIKA Equips Syngas Plant with Long-Lasting Thermocouples
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAt a Texas-based syngas plant, the thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were lasting an average of three months before failing. But after switching to WIKA’s TC84 platinum thermocouple with sapphire protection tube, the facility has not had to replace its …
Partial Oxidation (POX) Reactions Pose Challenges for Thermocouples and Other Measuring Instruments
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureThe 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 …
Case Study: How WIKA’s Tubeskin Thermocouple Assembly Maximizes Furnace Capacity Without Compromising Tube Integrity
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAn 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 …