Combusting cling wrap, Styrofoam, PVC, and other plastics produces highly corrosive gases that can damage measuring instruments and cause them to fail prematurely. WIKA recently came up with a customized solution that withstands the aggressive flue gases of a waste …
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Robust Measuring Solutions for Waste-to-Energy Plants
Ravi Jethra | Applications, TemperatureWIKA measuring instruments are found in waste-to-energy facilities around the world, helping these modern waste-disposal and power plants operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. This article is a continuation of “ From Waste to Watts: Making the Case …
The AWS, WIKA’s All-Welded System, Solves Process Industry Challenges
Chi-Che Ma | Know-how, PressureWIKA USA has a long history of providing the process industry with innovative solutions. One of them is the AWS, our all-welded diaphragm seal gauge that eliminates potential leak points and other issues associated with loosened connections. The process industry …
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 …