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Removable Magnetic Attaching Vessel Surface Temperature Measurement

VSS™ MAGNETIC Vessel Skin Sensors
D a i l y T h e r m e t r i c s , a d i v i s i o n o f D a i l y In s t r u m e n t s C o r p o ra t i o n , i s i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y
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presented by the Refining & Petrochemical Industry. Clients around the world have relied on Daily
Thermetrics’ experience and expertise for over 35 years. Daily Thermetrics’ world headquarters
is in Houston, Texas, USA.

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MAGNETIC VESSEL SKIN SENSORS (VSS™)

Effortless Surface Temperature Profiling for Vessels DA I LY
THERMETRICS

THE BEST MAGNETIC SKIN SENSOR, APPLICATION:

AVOID HEADACHES: VESSEL SKIN GUARANTEED.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Unsurpassed in reliability and accuracy for real-time monitoring of tem-
DELAYED COKE
Refiners operating reactors, vessels, and tanks which are susceptible to temperature
perature variations on ferritic vessel surfaces, Daily Thermetrics’ Mag-
netic VSS™ is the best solution for increasing sensor density with-
DRUMS
related integrity issues should employ the use of external surface temperature sen- Refiners seeking to increase the
out compromising the integrity of the vessel surface.
sors for hot-spot monitoring. surface temperature monitoring on
The Magnetic VSS™ installs within seconds and provides optimum con- their coke drums without having
Historically, identifying reliable methods to increase vessel skin temperature monitor- to weld sensors to the surface will
tact of the sensor to the vessel surface for the life of the sensor. When
ing without increased risk to the integrity of the vessel (most commonly the avoidance find the Daily Thermetrics’ Magnetic
the job calls for superior heat transfer, accurate temperature mea-
of welding sensors directly to the vessel’s surface) have proven challenging. Attempts VSS™ sensors to be a reliable and
surement, and the ability to exchange sensors without successive weld-
have been made to avoid welding to the vessel’s surface while still accurately trouble-free solution.
ing, refiners turn to Daily Thermetrics and the Magnetic VSS™.
measuring surface temperature, but each option has proven to contain significant
drawbacks. As coke drums have historically
The Magnetic VSS™ proprietary design allows for effortless re- been prone to hot-spots on isolat-
placement of the sheathed sensor without the need to remove ed sections of the vessel, refiners
The dilemma is how to install a reliable and accurate surface temperature measurement
vessel insulation or hot-work. with the capability to better profile
device while also meeting these three criteria:
the drum’s surface can better de-
- AVOID WELDING TO VESSEL SURFACE POST VESSEL FABRICATION - VSS™ SUPER MAGNET fend against integrity issues.
- SIMPLIFY REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR AS REQUIRED - Rated to maintain superior contact
- ACHIEVE DIRECT SURFACE TEMPERATURE CONTACT - with the vessel surface up to 1004 oF
(540 oC) for continuous operation APPLICATION:
HIGH TEMP/
COMMON HIGH PRESSURE
VESSEL SURFACE SENSORS
The following are cheap, unreliable sensor designs that have historically been used to monitor
REACTORS
vessel surface temperatures. These standard industrial sensors will require replacement Hydroprocessing reactors, espe-
over time; both designs below create unnecessary challenges for replacement. cially those using expensive zeo-
lite catalysts are prime candidates
for the MAGNETIC VSS™ sensor.
TYPICAL / COMMON TYPICAL / COMMON
Such a vessel requires a strong
WELDED “PAD TYPE” SENSOR BOLT-ON “WASHER TYPE” SENSOR
presence of internal, “catalyst bed
measurements” in order to moni-
PROPRIETARY tor the performance of the reactor.
SPRING ASSEMBLY One of the most significant limi-
Specially engineered to tations to operating temperature
maintain continuous, direct maximums of these applications is
contact of the probe tip to the temperature limits of the vessel
the vessel surface walls. Monitoring these vessel walls
will continue to become an increas-
INSTALLATION: Pad is welded to the vessels surface INSTALLATION: During vessel fabrication, a thread- ing concern for refiners as demand
during vessel fabrication or on-site under costly condi- ed stud is welded to vessel surface. Washer is placed for pushing the limits of the unit to
tions and against mechanical best practices. Vessel over stud and bolted down. Vessel insulation com- increase profitability increases.
insulation commonly covers this sensor. monly covers this sensor. SHIELDED EXTENSION
Provided at customized/specified Employing the Magnetic VSS™
REPLACEMENT METHOD: Pull back insulation, grind REPLACEMENT METHOD: Pull back insulation, un-
lengths to allow connection to re- can assist in more reliable mon-
off or leave in place failed sensor; weld new pad type bolt failed sensor; bolt new washer type sensor onto itoring of such vessels.
sensor at or near original location. threaded stud.
mote heads and junction boxes