Thermocouple Construction

A thermocouple is constructed of two dissimilar metal wires joined at one end. When one end of [...]

Bridge Circuit Construction

Figure 1 shows a basic bridge circuit which consists of three known resistances, R1, R2, [...]

Functions of Temperature Detectors

Functions of Temperature Detectors Although the temperatures that are monitored vary slightly depending on the [...]

Why RTD installed after the Orifice Plate ?

Why RTD installed after the Orifice Plate ? The location of the RTD (thermowell), positioned downstream of [...]

What is Thermowell and How-to choose Thermowell Probe Length ?

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has defined the term Thermowellas ” a [...]

Important Factors for Thermocouple Selection

It would be difficult to chart a career course in the industrial process control field [...]

Disadvantages of Resistance Temperature Detectors

Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), are sensors used to measure temperature. Many RTD elements consist of a length of [...]

Questions on Thermocouple and Pyrometer

Study the Temperature Sensors Questions and Answers for your interview preparation. This article focus on Thermocouple and Pyrometer Questions. Thermocouple and [...]

Different Types of Thermometers

Thermometers can be classified according to the nature of substance which expands. Expansion of solids  (a). [...]

Facts on Thermowell Insulation Thickness

Can Insulation Thickness affect Thermowell U-Length ? Thermowell Tip must be at least 2 mm immersed [...]