Case Study: WIKA equips WIKA's syngas plant with long-lasting TC84 thermocouples from Valin Corporation

WIKA extends thermocouple life to over 12 months with Valin

The customer, WIKA, faced a significant challenge at its Texas-based syngas plant, where thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were failing every three months due to the extreme 1400°C temperatures and high hydrogen content. Valin Corporation provided a solution with its high-temperature TC84 thermocouple.

Valin Corporation's solution was the TC84 thermocouple featuring a patented sapphire protection tube designed to withstand the harsh conditions. After a successful trial, WIKA standardized on the product across all reactors. The results were substantial, eliminating failures for over 12 months, saving money on replacements, minimizing maintenance, and increasing production by reducing outages.

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