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Sour Crude Oil Calls for NACE-Compliant Stainless Steel Pressure Gauge

Alina Green | Pressure

A NACE-compliant stainless steel pressure gauge is the perfect solution for refineries and other petrochemical applications that work with sour crude oil, whose higher sulfur content has greater potential for corroding instrumentation and causing costly problems.   …

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The Problems with Verifying Thermocouple Accuracy During Reactor Startups

Robert Torgerson | Know-how
Temperature Sensors Expertise

Refinery operators who work with fixed bed catalysts place a high value on temperature accuracy, but they also don’t want to waste time by taking unnecessary temperature readings. Thus, to better understand any radial temperature differences that may exist during …

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For High-Vibration Applications, Use Rugged Pt100 Sensors

Ravi Jethra | Temperature
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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WIKA USA: A Specialist in Temperature Measurement for Refineries

Robert Torgerson | Temperature
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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Accurate Hydrocracker Temperature Products and Solutions by WIKA

Robert Torgerson | Temperature
Hydrocrackers require accurate temperature measurement

Cracking furnaces in refineries operate under extreme conditions. To perform at their best, hydrocracking units rely on sophisticated temperature measurement systems. WIKA USA offers a complete portfolio of accurate and reliable temperature measurement solutions for …

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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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