Category: Thermocouple

August 11, 2021

Contact and Non-contact method of measurement

Contact method: This method is used when the body (whose temperature is to be measured) and the sensor(which is...

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August 12, 2021

What is Thermocouple and how it works?

Thermocouple is a pair of dissimilar metal wires joined at one end, which generate a net thermoelectric voltage between...

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August 12, 2021

How to select right thermocouple for your application?

To select an ideal thermocouple, first we need to understand the need of measurement application. Factors affecting temperature change...

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August 12, 2021

What are the Advantages of Thermocouples and RTD over Thermistors?

Because Thermistors are semiconductors, they are more susceptible to permanent de-calibration at high temperatures than are RTD’s or thermocouple....

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August 12, 2021

What are different Methods of formation of Hot junction?

To form the hot junction, a suitable method has to be adopted to obtain a good electrical contact between...

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August 12, 2021

What are the different Thermocouple Standards?

ASTM E 235: Standard Specification for Thermocouples, Sheathed, Type K and Type N for Nuclear or for other High-Reliability Applications....

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August 12, 2021

How many Types of Thermocouples available?

Many combinations of materials have been used to produce acceptable thermocouples, each with its own particular application spectrum. However,...

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August 12, 2021

What are Noble Metal Thermocouples?

Noble metal thermocouples are manufactured with wire that is made with precious or “noble” metals like Platinum and Rhodium....

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August 12, 2021

What are Refractory Metal Thermocouples?

Refractory metal thermocouples are manufactured with wire that is made from the exotic metals Tungsten and Rhenium. These metals...

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August 12, 2021

Applications of Thermocouples

Thermocouples are suitable for measuring over a large temperature range, up to 2300ºC. They are less suitable for applications...

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August 12, 2021

Types of Thermocouple Constructions

There are two types of thermocouple construction used most commonly. These are MI (Mineral Insulated) Thermocouples & Non-MI Thermocouples....

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August 12, 2021

Advantages of Mineral Insulated Thermocouples

Small over all dimension and high flexibility, which enable temperature measurement in location with poor accessibility. Good mechanical strength....

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