Replacing standard alloy fittings on a pressure gauge with gall resistant fittings is a minor change, but doing so eliminates the major issues associated with standard fittings. Fittings in a gall resistant material ensure a leak-tight seal, prevent particulate …
Process Gauges
The Best Gauge for High Vibration Conditions
| Hardy Orzikowski | PressureBased WIKA Instrument’s analysis of audit data from more than 250 plants, vibration is one of the most common reason for gauge failure. What are signs of gauge failure? Visible = detached pointer and dust on the inside of the gauge window. Hidden risks = wear …
Preventing Gauge Failure from Ambient Corrosion
| Tony Maupin | Know-howAmbient corrosion is ever present in chemical, petrochemical and refining operations. Plant processes often involve the use corrosive materials that leak trace amounts into their nearby surroundings. Over time, even the lowest concentrations of these corrosive agents …
Pressure: What You and Your Plant Have in Common
| Tony Maupin | Know-howDownstream petroleum operations require the safe and efficient transport of fluids that are often flammable and toxic. With the proper pressure instrumentation in place, you have accurate, reliable measurements to help identify and correct issues before they can …