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Temperature

For High-Vibration Applications, Use Rugged Pt100 Sensors

Ravi Jethra
Pt100 Resistance Thermometers in Refineries

Turbines, pumps, and compressors produce significant vibrations, which can lead temperature measurement instruments to give incorrect readings and cause premature sensor failure. Pt100 RTDs can withstand several times more vibration than standard elements, making them …

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Prevent Hydrocracking Runaways with the Gayesco Flex-R® Multipoint Thermocouple

Robert Torgerson
Multipoint Thermocouple Prevents Thermal Runaways in Reactor Vessels

Thermal runaways in hydrocracking processes are a serious concern for refiners. Comprehensive, real-time temperature monitoring is critical to preventing runaways, which is why most hydrocrackers across the world are equipped with Gayesco Flex-R ® multipoint …

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Why Use Thermocouples for Temperature Measurement and What To Keep in Mind

Gabriel Gonzales
Thermocouples

Thermocouples 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 …

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WIKA USA: A Specialist in Temperature Measurement for Refineries

Robert Torgerson
Temperature Measurement Solutions for Refineries

WIKA 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 …

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Grain Growth in Type K Thermocouples: Some Causes and Solutions

Robert Torgerson
Black and White Refinery

Extremely 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 …

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In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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  • Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors

  • Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences

  • Where should I install my thermowell? A guide for best practices


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