Each temperature measurement system on the market has its particular features and limitations. When deciding which ones to use in syngas plant reactors, it is important to take into account the response times, accuracy, and other specifications of thermocouples, …
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The Key Role a Temperature Sensor Plays During Water Gas Shift Reaction and Catalyst Reduction
Robert Torgerson | Know-howSyngas plants require accurate, reliable temperature sensors to properly monitor the many processes. These include the water gas shift reaction and the process for reducing the copper catalyst. If temperatures veer outside the recommended range, the results are …
Five Things to Take into Account When Measuring Temperature with Thermocouples
Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermocouples are popular temperature measurement devices due to their versatility, responsiveness, ruggedness, and low cost. To make the most of them, here are five things you should know about industrial thermocouple assemblies. Thermocouples are the workhorses …
WIKA USA: A Specialist in Temperature Measurement for Refineries
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureWIKA has decades of expertise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-performance temperature measurement systems for refineries, an industry that requires accurate and robust thermocouple assemblies to keep their applications running smoothly and safely. Our …
Grain Growth in Type K Thermocouples: Some Causes and Solutions
Robert Torgerson | TemperatureExtremely high temperatures over time lead to grain growth in type K thermocouples, which can cause metal separation and thermocouple failure. Fortunately, good solutions exist for minimizing the effect of grain growth. Grain growth is a common cause of failure in …