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 JethraWIKA 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 …
Case Study: Creating a Durable Temperature Assembly for Catalyst Calcination
Alina GreenA 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 PlacekAll 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 GreenThis 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 …