An energy company suspected that some of the tubeskin thermocouples in their process units weren’t accurate, but they didn’t know which ones were off. WIKA’s R&D Testing Center in Houston pinpointed the culprits and advised the customer on which sensor and …
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How Multipoint Thermocouple Arrays in Amine Units Increase Production and Prevent Failures
| Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureAmine units are critical to the operations of refineries and chemical plants. If a unit fails due to corrosion, condensation and foaming, or another issue, the entire productivity and safety of the facility is imperiled. Temperature measurement solutions allow …
The Vital Role of Temperature in Amine Columns for Treating Natural Gas
| Alina Green | Applications, TemperatureThe function of an amine unit is to remove unwanted sulfur compounds and carbon dioxide from raw natural gas before it is sold and used. Proper temperature control plays a crucial role in how well the amine solution absorbs acid gases, as well as prevent issues that …
Drop Box Makes Diaphragm Seal Repairs Even Faster and Easier
| Chi-Che Ma | PressureDiaphragm seal repairs have just gotten a lot more convenient with a drop box outside WIKA USA’s Houston office, conveniently located near the Houston Ship Channel. Diaphragm seals are a must for protecting sensitive pressure instruments from high vibration, …
WIKA’s POLARgauge and POLARvalve Series, Instruments for Extremely Low Temperatures
| Hardy Orzikowski | Pressure, TemperatureDesigned for reliable service in extremely low ambient temperatures, WIKA’s POLARgauge ® series and POLARvalve protective devices accurately monitor and control a process’s working pressure, differential pressure, and temperature in places where standard …