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Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
2w ago
WIKA USA has a long history of providing the process industry with innovative solutions. One of them is the AWS, our all-welded diaphragm seal gauge that eliminates potential leak points and other issues associated with loosened connections. The process industry ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
2w ago
Combusting cling wrap, Styrofoam, PVC, and other plastics produces highly corrosive gases that can damage measuring instruments and cause them to fail prematurely. WIKA recently came up with a customized solution that withstands the aggressive flue gases of a waste ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
3w ago
Energy-from-waste facilities tackle the problem of responsible waste disposal while generating electricity for their city or region. This is a win-win situation for consumers, municipalities, and the planet. The more people there are in the world, the more ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
2M ago
A major producer of supported catalysts in the U.S. was dissatisfied with the short lifespan of the temperature sensors in their rotary calciners. WIKA USA came up with a creative solution that protects thermocouples from mechanical damage while still providing ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
3M ago
Insulating gases – not just pure SF 6 but also SF 6 blends, N2, g3, and others – protect switchgear from failure. WIKA is a leader in remote sensing solutions that help power transmission and distribution companies monitor the quality and quantity of these gases. ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
5M ago
Bimetal thermometers are tried-and-true instruments for measuring temperature in a wide range of industrial applications, combining low cost and low maintenance with easy installation, use, and calibration. Sometimes a measurement technology is so simple yet ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
6M ago
Thermal runaway reactions are one of the leading causes of accidents in chemical and petrochemical plants. To prevent such catastrophes, operators should continually monitor temperatures using sensors with the fastest possible response time for that application. ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
7M ago
This article is a continuation of “ How Butter-Pad Affects Tubeskin Thermocouple Accuracy .” WIKA conducted a series of tests – both in the field and using computational fluid dynamics – to evaluate the accuracy of tubeskin thermocouples (TSTCs) when ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
7M ago
While measuring gauge pressure is sufficient for most industrial applications, sometimes it is necessary to use an instrument that displays absolute pressure, as this reading does not fluctuate depending on altitude or weather conditions. When selecting a pressure ..read more
Wika Blog | Measurement Technology
7M ago
A butter-pad allows refineries to weld new thermocouples onto it rather than directly on the bare furnace tube, as repeated welding damages the tube’s integrity. However, using this weld overlay affects the accuracy of temperature readings. WIKA conducted a series of ..read more