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Partial Oxidation (POX) Reactions Pose Challenges for Thermocouples and Other Measuring Instruments

Alina Green | Applications, Temperature

The extreme temperatures and high concentration of hydrogen in partial oxidation (POX) reactors create a harsh environment for measuring instruments that are not equipped to handle such challenges. Partial oxidation (POX), the initial process of turning crude …

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Case Study: WIKA’s Tubeskin Thermocouple Assembly Helped Maximize Burner Fuel Consumption in SMR Process

Alina Green | Applications, Temperature

An operator of steam methane reformers was able to minimize burner fuel consumption and increase productivity after installing XTRACTO-PAD ® assemblies on furnace tube walls. WIKA USA has developed a comprehensive portfolio of tubeskin thermocouples for …

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WIKA’s Tefracto-Pad® Thermocouple: Accuracy in Extreme Heat

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature

WIKA proves the accuracy of our patent-pending Tefracto-Pad ® , an innovative tubeskin thermocouple assembly that offers reliable performance even under severe heat flux. Accurate temperature readings of furnace tubeskins allow process industries to maximize …

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WIKA’s Tefracto-Pad® is an Easy-to-Install Tubeskin Sensor That Takes Just One Weld

Gabriel Gonzales | Applications, Temperature

WIKA USA proudly introduces the latest product in the Gayesco family of tubeskin thermocouple assemblies: the patent-pending TC59-T Tefracto-Pad ® . This easy-to-install tubeskin sensor cuts the welding and inspection steps in half and results in a fool-proof …

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Venturi Nozzles Improve Flow Distribution, Reduce Uneven Coking During Ethylene Production

Alina Green | Applications, Flow

Venturi nozzles help regulate feedstock flow rates in order to minimize uneven coking inside the radiant tube walls of furnaces. Along with tubeskin thermocouple assemblies, Venturi nozzles enable ethylene crackers to operate more efficiently. Refineries and  …

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