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Primary reformer

Pressure
Primary reformer

Overview

In the primary reformer, methane gas and water vapour react into hydrogen, oxygen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide at a pressure of around 30 bar and a temperature of 870 °C. Since the temperature in the reformer is very high, pressure is measured at the inlet via a temperature adapter. The temperature also needs to be measured in order to regulate the process.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Pressure measurement
Measuring Point
Pipeline
Medium
Methane, water vapour
Measuring Range
30 bar
Temperature
+800 ... +870 °C
Pressure
+25 … +30 bar

Challenges

  • High temperatures

Benefits

  • Reliable: Overload resistant, ceramic CERTEC® measuring cell
  • Cost effective: One sensor, two measured values: simultaneous measurement of temperature and pressure
  • User friendly: Long service life with low maintenance

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