Selecting The Right Temperature Sensor
Imagine that you are an Instrumentation Engineer. You are looking at the prints for a new plant, and you see the many locations marked out for temperature transducers. You ask yourself; What has been specified to fill each space? RTD for their high accuracy and linearity? Or thermocouples because of their lower cost and familiarity? […]
Temperature Scales In Depth
The Farenheit scale is used by the Unitied States to define temperature. The common temperature points are 32 and 212 F To test a thermometer, distilled water is cruched into 1mm particles, is put into a beaker and filled with distilled water. The perfect scientific method is one which when the top of the ice […]
How to Select a Temperature Sensor Element
RTD elements are used to manufacture temperature sensors. A resistance element is the temperature sensing component at the heart of an RTD or resistance thermometer. Typically, they cannot be used in their bare form, but may be built into a probe or assembly which will enable them to withstand various conditions of their application. Each […]
How to Select a Suitable Thermowell
How to Select a Suitable Thermowell In many pressurised processes it is often not possible or advisable to insert the temperature instrument directly into the media being measured. A thermowell protects the temperature instrument, permits the instrument to be exchanged or calibrated, and keeps dangerous or expensive media within the process installation. To make a […]
RTD Theories and Standards
Theory of Operation A basic physical property of a metal is that its electrical resisivity changes with temperature. All RTDs are based on this principle. The heart of the RTD is the resistance element. Several varieties of semi-supported wire-wound fully supported bifilar wound glass, and thin film type elements are shown here. Some metals have […]
Roller Bearings In Depth
A rolling-element bearing is a bearing which carries a load by placing round elements between the two pieces. The relative motion of the pieces causes the round elements to roll with very little rolling resistance and with little sliding. One of the earliest and best-known rolling-element bearings are sets of logs laid on the ground […]
In Depth: Blind Flanges
Blind Flange A Blind Flange has no bore, and is used to close ends of piping systems. A blind flange also permits easy access to a line ones it has been sealed. The blind flange is sometimes machined to accept a pipe of the nominal Size to which reduction is being made. The reduction can […]
Bearing Temperature
The stabilized operating temperature of a bearing is the result of many factors. The key influences on operational temperature are bearing style, lubrication type, operational factors, environmental conditions and level of maintenance The particular bearing style (ball, roller, sleeve, etc.), the shaft mounting style (slip fit, adapter mounted, press fit, etc.) and auxiliary items (housings, […]
Bayonet RTD In Depth
Bayonet RTD Bayonet RTDs, Thermistors and Thermocouple temperature sensors are commonly used in extruder and plastic processing industries. These sensors provide accurate temperature control for the best plasticizing combination of plastic material, mold and design. Bayonet RTD temperature sensors are available in 6 configurations; Adjustable Immersion Bayonet on Flex Armor Bayonet on Flex Armor with […]
RTD Sensor Accuracy and Tolerance Standards
RTD Sensor Accuracy and Tolerance Standards The industry standard for platinum RTD’s according to IEC-751 is + /- 0.12% (of resistance) at 0°C, commonly referred to as Class B accuracy. This will provide an accuracy of + /- 0.3°C at 0°C, which is quite good if you compare it to the + /- 2.2°C […]