Many process applications rely on either a wire-wound or thin-film resistance temperature detector (RTD) to provide efficient and safe operations. These two types of resistance thermometers have different properties, and each has its pros and cons. In reality, this is …
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Endurance Tests Prove Effectiveness of ScrutonWell® Design as Vortex Breaker
| Adam DeLanceyFlow tests by the National Engineering Laboratory in Glasgow confirm that thermowells with a ScrutonWell® design suppress vortex-induced vibrations. Industrial chimneys with helical strakes stand firm, no matter how strong the winds. Numerous experiments, not to …
Multipoint Thermocouples: The Ideal High Temperature Sensors for Ammonia Applications
| Tony MaupinTemperature 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 …
Extreme Cold Calls for Reliable Low-Temperature Resistance Thermometer
| Adam DeLanceyThe majority of new oil and gas fields are concentrated in Siberia and northern Canada. The increase in extraction activity in these regions, along with the need to process the oil and gas locally, has resulted in a growing demand for temperature measurement solutions …
How to Prevent False Alarms in Industrial Thermocouples
| Adam DeLanceyElectrical temperature measuring instruments have an alarm that warns operators of a malfunction, such as an open circuit. However, loose wires or a broken terminal block can cause the alarm to sound, even though the device itself is fine. To prevent such false alarms, …