Part 1 of this series covered three of the seven factors to consider when choosing the right RTD or thermocouple for a measuring point in a process. Here are the remaining four factors. Like the internal process, ambient conditions often significantly impact …
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Instruments for Electrical Temperature Measurement: How to Choose the Right One (Part 1)
Adam DeLancey | Know-howIn this two-part series, learn the seven factors to consider when choosing an industrial thermometer for your process's measuring points. The majority of measuring points in a process are used for monitoring temperature. Nowadays, these measuring points tend to …
Case Study: Refiner Benefits from WIKA’s Flexible Radial Temperature Measurement Solution for Hydrotreaters
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA major U.S. refiner was disappointed with the performance of its thermocouple arrays in hydrotreaters, as the cheaper sensors failed after almost every turnaround. WIKA solved the problem by replacing the old sensors with the high-performance Gayesco Flex-R ® …
How Do Thermocouples Work? A Quick Tutorial
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureThermocouples are hardworking temperature sensors found in many industrial applications. Find out what thermocouples are, how they work, and why they are so popular. Thermocouples are electrical devices used to measure temperature. Their accuracy, rapid …
The Importance of Testing High-Pressure Measuring Instruments
Alina Green | ApplicationsHigh-pressure processes, which often come with high temperatures and strong vibrations as well, place significant stress on measuring instrumentation. That’s why testing is such an important aspect of the manufacturing process. WIKA designs and manufactures …