A 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 …
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The Importance of Monitoring SF6 and Alternative Gases in Gas-Insulated Switchgear
Leo Lopez | Know-how, SF6 Gas SolutionsInsulating gases – not just pure SF 6 but also SF 6 blends, N2, g3, and others – protect switchgear from failure. WIKA is a leader in remote sensing solutions that help power transmission and distribution companies monitor the quality and quantity of these gases. …
What Are Bimetal Thermometers, and When to Use Them
Daniel Burch | Know-how, TemperatureBimetal thermometers are tried-and-true instruments for measuring temperature in a wide range of industrial applications, combining low cost and low maintenance with easy installation, use, and calibration. Sometimes a measurement technology is so simple yet …
Preventing Thermal Runaway Reactions with Fast-Response Sensors
Alina Green | Know-how, TemperatureThermal runaway reactions are one of the leading causes of accidents in chemical and petrochemical plants. To prevent such catastrophes, operators should continually monitor temperatures using sensors with the fastest possible response time for that application. …
Tubeskin Temperature Measurement: How to Improve Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy on a Butter-Pad
Sandeep Malhotra | Know-how, TemperatureThis article is a continuation of “ How Butter-Pad Affects Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy .” WIKA conducted a series of tests – both in the field and using computational fluid dynamics – to evaluate the accuracy of tubeskin thermocouples (TSTCs) when …