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Frequently Asked Questions about Gall-Resistant Fittings

12/02/2020 | Patrick McGrath | Know-how, Pressure
Metal nuts

Fittings that flake silver are a major concern in ultra-high purity (UHP) processes. That’s why WIKA has developed gall-resistant nuts made of UNS S21800 stainless steel, a chromium–iron alloy with inherent lubricity and self-mating characteristics to reduce the …

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During Lower Throughputs, Monitor the Acid Dew Point Temperature in Fired Heaters to Prevent Corrosion

11/10/2020 | Sandeep Malhotra | Know-how, Temperature
Industrial plant

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 …

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8 Common Reasons For Pressure Gauge Failure

11/03/2020 | Hardy Orzikowski | Know-how, Pressure
Broken pressure gauge

Pressure gauge failure can be attributed to one or more of these eight reasons: mechanical vibration, pulsation, extreme temperature, pressure spikes, overpressure, corrosion, clogging, and mishandling/abuse. Pressure gauges are an integral part of an …

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Three Reasons to Use a Stainless Steel Pressure Gauge

09/29/2020 | Hardy Orzikowski | Pressure
Stainless steel rolls

Companies in the biotechnology, chemical, food processing, petrochemical, oil refining and other industries rely on gauges to keep their operations running properly. For engineers and technicians at these and other facilities, stainless steel pressure gauges serve …

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Diaphragm Seals: Ultimate Protection for Safer, More Sanitary Pressure Measurement

07/21/2020 | Chi-Che Ma | Pressure

Certain process media can damage pressure gauges, which, in turn, can contaminate clean process media. By using a diaphragm seal as a protective barrier, plant operators save time and money by avoiding instrument damage, batch losses, and expensive downtime. If …

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