Fires are a real risk when transporting coal on a conveyor belt – endangering lives, equipment, and products. Rugged, reliable, and cost-effective, WIKA’s model TCC continuous thermocouple plays an important role in preventing and detecting coal conveyor belt …
Temperature
Case Study: Durable Temperature Sensors for Waste-to-Energy Plant’s Corrosive Incineration Chamber
Ravi JethraCombusting 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 …
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 …