Two wake frequency calculators – a pared-down one and a full version – are free, easy-to-use online tools for determining the diameters, length, thickness, and material of a thermowell. Thermowells are important accessories that shield sensitive temperature …
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Measurement Technologies for a Hydrogen Economy
Alina Green | Applications, Know-howPermeation and embrittlement are issues that stand in the way of realizing a viable and mature hydrogen infrastructure. For pressure and temperature sensors, using materials that protect against these conditions is key to safety and profitability in the chemical …
WIKA Offer’s High Customization, Remote Data Option for Hydraulic Power Packs
Jeff Placek | Applications, Level, Pressure, ProductsHydraulic power packs rely on an integrated system of sensors to supply the energy to operate heavy machinery. Complete with remote data options, WIKA’s portfolio of customizable transmitters and switches are smart solutions that enable manufacturers to build …
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 …
Pyrometer or Surface Thermocouples: Which Is Better for Tube Wall Temperature Monitoring?
Alina Green | Know-how, TemperatureOperators of steam methane reformers have various methods at their disposal for measuring tube wall temperature, but the best solution for accurate and continuous temperature measurement are surface thermocouples. The furnace tubes of a steam methane reformer (SMR) …