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Thermocouple

Grain Growth in Type K Thermocouples: Some Causes and Solutions

Robert Torgerson | Temperature
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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How Green Rot Affects Type K Thermocouples

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature
Reducing Grain Growth in High Temperature Situations

Green rot is most pronounced when type K thermocouples are exposed to temperatures between approximately 800°C and 1,260°C (1,472°F to 2,300°F) and when there’s a low concentration of oxygen. This problem causes negative drifts, inaccurate measurements, and even …

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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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Increasing Refineries’ Bottom Line with Tubeskin Thermocouples for Hydrocrackers

Robert Torgerson | Know-how, Temperature

There is a direct relationship between tubeskin temperature measurement and hydrocracker performance. Too-high or too-low temperatures can lead to slowdowns, shutdowns, furnace tube failures, and other costly losses. To improve bottom-line performance, refineries need …

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Overview of Analog and Digital Temperature Transmitters

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Temperature transmitters convert the input signals from electronic temperature sensors, such as RTDs and thermocouples, into digital or analog output signals. Safety and efficiency require selecting the right transmitter for specific applications. Temperature …

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Welcome to the WIKA blog

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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