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Case Study: Sensor Testing and Validation for Improved Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy during Next Turnaround

12/12/2022 | Adam DeLancey | Applications, Temperature

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 …

Instrumentation Matters When Reopening a Mothballed Plant

11/13/2014 | Alina Green | Applications

Reopening a mothballed plant offers a cost-effective alternative to new construction, but only if the overall structure is in good condition and major equipment is in good working order. It makes economic sense particularly if the plant's original design was flexible …

Unplanned or Planned – Shutdowns Have Impact Beyond Lost Revenue

03/15/2013 | Alina Green | Know-how

Any chemical plant or refinery executive will readily acknowledge that unplanned shutdowns and maintenance issues can cost their company millions because of lost production. But the unanticipated consequences are often overlooked. Safety is a huge concern anytime a …