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How Does a Hydroelectric Plant Work: A Brief History and Basic Mechanics of Hydropower

07/09/2019 | Ravi Jethra | Know-how
Hydropower plant

The modern hydropower plant is a wondrous innovation based on millennia of human ingenuity. This article, the first of a three-part series, explores this technology's history and the basic mechanics of how a hydroelectric power plant works. Humans have long …

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Case Study: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency at a Geothermal Site with WIKA’s Pressure Measurement Technology

08/16/2018 | Ravi Jethra | Pressure
Pressure Measurement Technology by WIKA

In geothermal plants, transforming the earth’s heat into electricity imposes challenging conditions on pressure measurement equipment. WIKA’s pressure monitoring instruments and diaphragm seals can withstand harsh environments, as shown in a recent installation at …

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For High-Vibration Applications, Use Rugged Pt100 Sensors

08/01/2018 | Ravi Jethra | Temperature
Pt100 Resistance Thermometers in Refineries

Turbines, pumps, and compressors produce significant vibrations, which can lead temperature measurement instruments to give incorrect readings and cause premature sensor failure. Pt100 RTDs can withstand several times more vibration than standard elements, making them …

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Diaphragm Seals Improve Reliability in Bioethanol Production

07/23/2018 | Ravi Jethra | Know-how
Diaphragm Seal for Safer Bioethanol Production

In bioethanol production processes, engineers must closely monitor pressure, temperature, level, and flow in order to ensure safe and efficient operations. Diaphragm seals in these applications do double duty: protect pressure measurement instruments from the medium, …

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Temperature, Pressure, and Flow Measurement for Monitoring Performance in Power Plant Turbines

07/17/2018 | Ravi Jethra | Applications
Flow Measurement Helps Improve Turbine Efficiency

Flow measurement, along with measuring temperature and pressure, are critical for optimal operation in gas and steam turbines. If these parameters do not stay within appropriate ranges, a power plant will suffer from issues with safety, performance, and efficiency. …

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