FCC units are the “money makers” of gasoline refineries. The pressure is on for operators to avoid delays in startup and to keep the units up and running. Accurate dipleg temperature measurement and monitoring ensures appropriate conditions for startup and prevents …
A false trip is when an instrument error, rather than an actual problem, sets off (“trips”) a safety alarm. All plant operators want to avoid false trips, especially the ones that lead to a full process shutdown – a very expensive scenario. WIKA’s SIL III …
A thermocouple has no moving parts and is extremely robust. However, thermocouples do lose accuracy over time and can become damaged by overheating during use or by human error. With a TC96-R thermocouple assembly, you enjoy the flexibility of thermocouple replacement …
Temperature control is a critical factor for reactor vessels in the refining and chemicals industry. The catalysts that convert the process oil in these reactors work best in very specific temperature ranges, and too high or too low a temperature can have a noticeable …
Vacuum tower revamps and internal upgrades can improve the yield and product quality of vacuum distillation units (VDU), a must in today's competitive markets. These modifications, though, require a considerable influx of capital. Improvements in cross sectional tower …
