Petrochemical plants use steam crackers to convert ethane into more useful ethylene. This energy-intensive process calls for maintaining very high temperature measurement within a relatively narrow range. The conversion of ethylene is poor if the temperature is …
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The Benefits of Sheathed Thermocouples
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermocouples are rugged and respond quickly to temperature changes. When sheathed, these temperature measurement instruments are extremely resistant to vibration, mechanical stresses, and aggressive/corrosive media. Because they’re small and highly bendable, …
Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermocouples are among the most popular temperature measurement instruments in industrial applications because of their versatility and ease of use. However, measurement errors can occur. This article discusses the six most common causes of thermocouple errors. …
WIKA Submersible Pressure Transmitters Solve the Challenges of Sump Pit Level Measurement
| Ravi Jethra | PressureThe varied nature of the liquid waste in sump pits can create difficulties with accurate level measurement . WIKA’s submersible transmitter avoids these problems by measuring the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid in the sump pit. Power plants and refineries, …
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 …