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The Importance of Dipleg Temperature Measurement in FCC Units

Robert Torgerson | Know-how
Temperature Sensors Expertise

FCC units are the “money makers” of gasoline refineries. The pressure is on for operators to avoid delays in startup and to keep the units up and running. Accurate dipleg temperature measurement and monitoring ensures appropriate conditions for startup and prevents …

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WIKA V-PAD® Tubeskin Thermocouples Provide Accurate, Reliable Temperature Measurement in Ethylene Steam Crackers

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Petrochemical plants use steam crackers to convert ethane into more useful ethylene. This energy-intensive process calls for maintaining very high temperature measurement within a relatively narrow range. The conversion of ethylene is poor if the temperature is …

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Industrial Thermocouple Repair and Replacement

Robert Torgerson | Temperature

A thermocouple has no moving parts and is extremely robust. However, thermocouples do lose accuracy over time and can become damaged by overheating during use or by human error. With a TC96-R thermocouple assembly, you enjoy the flexibility of thermocouple replacement …

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Chemical Compatibility: Wetted Parts of Pressure Sensors

Robert Lukat | Pressure

Avoiding problems like corrosion or premature failure makes the use of pressure sensors safe and maximizes the lifespan of the product. One of the keys to doing that is to ensure that a pressure sensor's wetted parts – those which come in direct contact with …

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The Importance of Wellhead Monitoring

Robert Lukat | Applications

Why Is Wellhead Monitoring Important? Modern oil and natural gas wells are typically designed to operate unattended for extended periods. Downtime means lost profits, so oil companies are willing to pay a premium for rugged, reliable equipment for their wellheads. …

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