Vacuum 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 …
Temperature
WIKA’s ScrutonWell® Reduces Vibration to Provide Accurate, Rapid Thermometer Response Time
| Adam DeLanceyA thermowell is a protective housing for a thermometer used to provide temperature readings for an industrial process. Given that process media in many industries are corrosive, abrasive or under high pressure, a thermometer is placed inside a thermowell so the …
4 Wire RTDs versus 3 Wire
| Adam DeLanceyThe electrical resistance of some materials such as platinum, copper, and nickel differs at different temperatures. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) take advantage of this property to assess temperature in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. The …
Resistance Temperature Detector or Thermocouple? Choose Wisely
| Adam DeLanceyResistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and thermocouples are the two most common types of temperature sensors in industrial processes. Sometimes it is difficult to assess all the facts and choose the one that better matches the needs of your application. An …
When to Use a 3 Wire RTD
| Adam DeLanceyRTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) are the most common, most versatile temperature sensors in industrial and process applications. They are stable, have good repeatability and work well within a wide range of temperatures. The electrical resistance of some …