At 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 …
Applications
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 …
Reduce the Risk of Food Process Contamination with WIKA’s Integrated Diaphragm Monitoring System
Chi-Che Ma | Applications, PressureProduct purity is serious business for the food and beverage industry. WIKA’s DMSU21SA combines accurate pressure measurement and advanced digital connectivity with a patented dual-diaphragm system that eliminates the risk of contamination from the gauge’s …
WIKA’s Next-Gen Diaphragm Monitoring System Offers Digital Connectivity, Ease of Use for Sanitary Processes
Chi-Che Ma | Applications, Pressure, ProductsSelf-monitoring digital instruments are essential to the safe operation of Industry 4.0 manufacturing. The next generation of WIKA’s diaphragm seal system offers foolproof monitoring with HART® communication protocol, ideal for sanitary processes in the …
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 …