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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Avoid Expensive False Trips with Reliable Thermocouple Assemblies
| Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA false trip is when an instrument error, rather than an actual problem, sets off (“trips”) a safety alarm. All plant operators want to avoid false trips, especially the ones that lead to a full process shutdown – a very expensive scenario. WIKA-Gayesco’s SIL …
Thermocouple Repair and Replacement
| Robert Torgerson | TemperatureA thermocouple has no moving parts and are extremely robust. However, thermocouples do lose accuracy over time and can become damaged by overheating during use or by human error. With a WIKA-Gayesco Flex-R® thermocouple assembly, you enjoy the flexibility of …
Long-Term Planning with Gayesco-WIKA Flex-R Multipoint System Enables Major Cost Savings
| Robert Torgerson | TemperatureTemperature control is a critical factor for reactor vessels in the refining and chemicals industry. The catalysts that convert the process oil in these reactors work best in very specific temperature ranges, and too high or too low a temperature can have a noticeable …
Improving Vacuum Tower Yield and Product Quality Through Advanced Temperature Measurement
| Robert Torgerson | TemperatureVacuum tower revamps and internal upgrades can improve the yield and product quality of vacuum distillation units (VDU), a must in today's competitive markets. These modifications, though, require a considerable influx of capital. Improvements in cross sectional …