Temperature measurement and monitoring are critical for processes that synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. WIKA USA’s multipoint thermocouple assemblies feature high temperature sensors designed to withstand the harsh condition of ammonia …
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Diaphragm Seals: Protection for Pressure Measuring Devices in Urea Fertilizer Production
| Tony Maupin | PressureHigh temperatures, corrosion, and crystallization can put a lot of stress on – and quickly damage – even the most robust pressure measuring devices. WIKA USA has designed an extra-tough diaphragm seal to protect mechanical pressure gauges, pressure switches and …
WIKA FAST Audits Result in Optimized Instrumentation and Inventory for Power Plants
| Tony Maupin | ApplicationsAn instrument audit from the WIKA FAST team can show customers how to optimize power plant pressure and temperature measurement solutions, as well as dramatically reduce the size of instrument inventory. WIKA also offers a range of practical training seminars to …
HF Alkylation Units: How to Prevent Dangerous Emissions and Leaks
| Tony Maupin | Know-howThe increasing demand for gasoline has led to the installation of many alkylation units to improve yields in refineries around the world. Alkylation units convert small molecular-size hydrocarbons, obtained in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) units, into larger, high …
WIKA FAST℠ Services Help Troubleshoot Problems, Reduce Failure Rates
| Tony Maupin | Know-howWIKA’s Fast Audit Services Team has conducted more than 250 audits of mechanical pressure and temperature gauges in refineries, chemical plants, and similar facilities over the last several years, allowing WIKA to develop the most extensive instrumentation knowledge …