The 9.6M BTU process unit at WIKA’s testing facility in Houston, Texas, replicates precise furnace conditions. This capability means customers can find solutions to real-life problems without interrupting refinery operations. For customers in the refinery and …
For the refinery and petrochemical industry, WIKA’s research and development center in Houston, Texas, has been an asset in helping companies solve some of their toughest challenges. Ever since construction was completed at the WIKA R&D Center for …
Low-level flue gas recovery allows refineries to improve their heaters’ efficiency. However, this process could lead to the condensation of flue gases, and these acidic droplets can corrode equipment. For optimal safety and efficiency, refineries must monitor …
When installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media. Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting …
Gasoline demand has fallen to its lowest level in decades, and refineries have reduced production as a result. However, low throughputs frequently result in unfavorable conditions that lead to more coking, fouling, hot spots, etc. The severity of these conditions is …
