A measure of performance and dependability, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) ratings take into account on-demand failures and risk-reduction factors, and is valid for five years. Reapproved on January 28, 2022, WIKA’s SIL 3 certified multipoint thermocouple assembly …
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WIKA Thermocouple Verification During Catalyst Changes Saves Refineries Time and Money
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureHaving an accurate temperature profile of reactors can alert operators of small problems before they become large ones. However, the process of checking thermocouples usually requires significant downtime and, thus, expense. WIKA’s Multipoint Thermocouple …
Case Study: Refiner Benefits from WIKA’s Flexible Radial Temperature Measurement Solution for Hydrotreaters
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA major U.S. refiner was disappointed with the performance of its thermocouple arrays in hydrotreaters, as the cheaper sensors failed after almost every turnaround. WIKA solved the problem by replacing the old sensors with the high-performance Gayesco Flex-R ® …
How Do Thermocouples Work? A Quick Tutorial
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureThermocouples are hardworking temperature sensors found in many industrial applications. Find out what thermocouples are, how they work, and why they are so popular. Thermocouples are electrical devices used to measure temperature. Their accuracy, rapid …
Customized Temperature Measurement Solution: How to Manufacture and Deliver 121-foot Pipewells
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureWIKA USA specializes in providing custom temperature measurement solutions, even when that involves manufacturing, installing, and delivering two 121-foot (37 meter) pipewell assemblies. With something so long, there were certainly challenges along the way, but the …