Energy-from-waste facilities tackle the problem of responsible waste disposal while generating electricity for their city or region. This is a win-win situation for consumers, municipalities, and the planet. The more people there are in the world, the more …
Applications
Case Study: Creating a Durable Temperature Assembly for Catalyst Calcination
Alina Green | Applications, Know-how, TemperatureA major producer of supported catalysts in the U.S. was dissatisfied with the short lifespan of the temperature sensors in their rotary calciners. WIKA USA came up with a creative solution that protects thermocouples from mechanical damage while still providing …
Instrumentation Solutions for Hydrogen Compressors
Jeff Placek | Applications, Pressure, TemperatureAll types of hydrogen compressors, from piston-type to centrifugal (turbo) compressors, need hydrogen-compatible pressure and temperature instruments with hazardous area approvals and other safety features. More industries and consumers are moving away from fossil …
WIKA Provides Custom-Made Thermocouple Array for Contactor Column in a Chevron Refinery
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureThis article is a continuation of “ A WIKA–Chevron Partnership: Maximizing Amine Contactor Efficiency with Multipoint Temperature Systems. ” WIKA designed a multipoint thermocouple array specifically for easy retrofitting into an existing …
A WIKA–Chevron Partnership: Maximizing Amine Contactor Efficiency with Multipoint Temperature Systems
Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureWIKA USA recently had the privilege of partnering with Chevron to custom-build multipoint thermocouple arrays for their refineries’ contactor columns. A chemical specialist from WIKA and a process control engineers from Chevron jointly presented the following …