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 …
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WIKA Pressure and Temperature Products for the Air Compressor Industry
| Jeff Placek | ApplicationsPressurized air powers a wide assortment of equipment and enables a range of processes. To ensure the performance and longevity of air compressors, these units require reliable instrumentation for monitoring pressure and temperature. A multitude of industrial …
Getting Out of the Lab: WIKA USA’s Newest Testing Facility Features Full-size Processing Unit
| Robert Torgerson | ApplicationsEven the best laboratory tests cannot duplicate real-life conditions, and testing in active processes is sometimes inefficient and even impossible. To test measuring instruments under specific conditions and configurations, WIKA USA built its own full-size process unit …
The Value of Ambient Temperature Monitoring in Industrial Plants
| Ravi Jethra | TemperaturePeople, machinery, and products are best if they’re kept within a certain temperature range. Too much heat is especially a concern for equipment and perishables. That's why ambient temperature monitoring should be high on an industrial plant's to-do list. When …
Pumping Systems in Power Plants: How to Maximize Industrial Pumps’ Longevity and Efficiency
| Ravi Jethra | ApplicationsPumping systems in a power plant use a significant percentage of a facility's energy. To save money, improve efficiency, and prolong the machines' lifetime, a power station should constantly monitor the flow, pressure, and temperature in industrial pumping systems. …