tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229406540737553742024-02-17T00:49:44.299-08:00Duro-Sense Industrial Temperature Measurement BlogA blog providing information about industrial temperature measurement, specifically in the areas of temperature sensors. The posts will contain educational information about thermocouples, RTDs, and other common types of temperature sensors. The application of these sensors will focus on aerospace, aircraft, research and development, medical, chemical, plastics processing, and power generation industries. For more, visit <a href="https://duro-sense.com">Duro-Sense.com</a> or call 310-533-6877.Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-22890502992792886142024-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:002024-02-07T07:20:43.145-08:00A Benchmark of Excellence: Duro-Sense An Accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB-IdfEhz8b8tRBX0LQ-3COqpgHoYjnxaejF5O8yABwSyTV93A88xpHiFb26CDrQ-8oxY5G6srDrkSVHHxOrKtfSTsz9xffYYdqG3EABwuSlkJ2lIkoACns9YpTBx9dOgAEjXqDSBAgxkBKQ2yRR3BcXvIEvGW8SPJJDQ7DvxcwFZxgWwDQwR_L3dXAk/s1200/Duro-Sense-Accredited-Calibration-Lab-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Duro-Sense An Accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratory" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPB-IdfEhz8b8tRBX0LQ-3COqpgHoYjnxaejF5O8yABwSyTV93A88xpHiFb26CDrQ-8oxY5G6srDrkSVHHxOrKtfSTsz9xffYYdqG3EABwuSlkJ2lIkoACns9YpTBx9dOgAEjXqDSBAgxkBKQ2yRR3BcXvIEvGW8SPJJDQ7DvxcwFZxgWwDQwR_L3dXAk/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Accredited-Calibration-Lab-2.png" title="Duro-Sense An Accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratory" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>An accredited ISO/IEC Testing and Calibration Laboratory represents a hallmark of excellence and reliability in manufacturing, especially for temperature sensor manufacturers. This accreditation, based on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, signifies that a laboratory has met rigorous international standards for testing and calibration. It ensures the laboratory's competence, impartiality, and consistent operation, offering manufacturers and their clients a solid foundation of trust and quality assurance.</div><div><br /></div><div>For temperature sensor manufacturers, achieving accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 is not just a matter of prestige but a critical business necessity. Temperature sensors are crucial in various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, food safety, and environmental monitoring. In these sectors, the accuracy, reliability, and precision of temperature readings can significantly affect safety, security, regulatory compliance, and product quality. Therefore, manufacturers must ensure their sensors operate within the specified parameters under all conditions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Becoming an accredited ISO/IEC Testing and Calibration Laboratory involves a thorough evaluation by an authoritative body. This evaluation assesses the laboratory's ability to produce precise, accurate, and repeatable testing and calibration results. The assessment covers every aspect of the laboratory's operations, from its staff's qualifications and ongoing training to the maintenance and calibration of its equipment and the validity and appropriateness of its testing methods.</div><div><br /></div><div>Achieving this accreditation signifies that a temperature sensor manufacturer maintains the highest quality control and assurance standards. It ensures that the sensors they produce undergo rigorous testing and calibration, validated against international benchmarks. This level of validation is invaluable, as it gives customers confidence in the sensors' accuracy and reliability, which is paramount for critical applications.</div><div><br /></div><div>Moreover, the importance of this credentialing extends beyond customer assurance to compliance with global regulations and standards. Many industries require accredited laboratories for testing and calibration to meet regulatory and compliance needs. For temperature sensor manufacturers, having an in-house accredited laboratory or partnering with an accredited facility means they can navigate these regulatory landscapes more smoothly. It facilitates more accessible access to international markets, as the accreditation is widely recognized and respected across borders.</div><div><br /></div><div>Furthermore, maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the laboratory. It requires regular audits and assessments, which encourage laboratories to constantly refine their processes, upgrade equipment, and enhance the skills of their personnel. This drive for excellence improves the quality of the testing and calibration services and pushes the entire manufacturing process toward higher standards.</div><div><br /></div><div>For temperature sensor manufacturers, credentialing an ISO/IEC Testing and Calibration Laboratory is a critical asset. It represents a commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability that resonates throughout the industry and with the end-users. This accreditation provides a competitive edge, opening doors to global markets and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. It embodies a manufacturer's dedication to excellence and their responsibility towards ensuring the safety and satisfaction of their customers.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Duro-Sense has achieved accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and fulfills R205-Calibration, distinguishing itself as a premier testing and calibration facility committed to global standards. By satisfying the rigorous criteria outlined in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Duro-Sense has proven its expertise, fairness, and dependable performance. The international standard for calibration and testing laboratories acknowledges Duro-Sense's dedication to excellence.</div><div><br /></div>Duro-Sense<br />310-533-6877<br /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/">https://duro-sense.com</a>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-30722403550336346382023-12-16T07:42:00.000-08:002023-12-16T07:42:07.521-08:00Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFvvI12hDJBTdLTbaRLqWBNIzRQWKrnIqLtCrTAm1JLlz3SX2hJMr5Iz6kQRYO0plJv5PMRK6BXFjUZG2HS80OauSWvDU8SYSaXAhp-KCJzz7k0udz3JR7jX-42uWpbFJ9KzI6zwvEjFt9T6W5V9PX0wMnaF9hCANSBg-bgjDZLeaISBwgj5F-CGeIqs/s1200/2023-Holidays-Duro-Sense.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFvvI12hDJBTdLTbaRLqWBNIzRQWKrnIqLtCrTAm1JLlz3SX2hJMr5Iz6kQRYO0plJv5PMRK6BXFjUZG2HS80OauSWvDU8SYSaXAhp-KCJzz7k0udz3JR7jX-42uWpbFJ9KzI6zwvEjFt9T6W5V9PX0wMnaF9hCANSBg-bgjDZLeaISBwgj5F-CGeIqs/w640-h334/2023-Holidays-Duro-Sense.png" title="Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!" width="640" /></a></div><br />Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-86358690866979331802023-11-30T09:01:00.000-08:002023-11-30T09:01:04.333-08:00The Significance of Temperature Control and Thermocouples in Plastics Manufacturing<p><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_27_Plastics-Industry-Thermocouples.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="The Significance of Temperature Control and Thermocouples in Plastics Manufacturing" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkn8vVkbbhwxt3ghl4_ubg7MchF78KyrYGGwYO60Ov0EhyN9FsxY3Y_8QeAgasIc9nsl8sdRt1UVlNOTLlp0GDVVZCpVWLzUqxNL7OLeuo7C-PRbC2Tay_B6gsq57Jk_66WXQti5zCWbg32xzy2DXUBcXo2TsTheHM4sqouygytOhWaFDoCgYrGWDSfs/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Plastic-Industry.png" title="The Significance of Temperature Control and Thermocouples in Plastics Manufacturing" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p>Temperature control is critical in the plastics industry, impacting product quality, efficiency, and safety. The importance of temperature control and the role of thermocouples in producing quality plastic items cannot be understated.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Significance of Temperature Control in Plastics Manufacturing</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Quality of End Products</b>: The physical properties of plastic, like strength, flexibility, and color, are susceptible to temperature. Precise temperature control ensures these properties meet the specific requirements of each product.</li><li><b>Efficiency in Production</b>: Proper temperature regulation speeds up production cycles, reduces energy consumption, and minimizes material wastage, leading to cost-effective operations.</li><li><b>Preventing Defects</b>: Inappropriate temperatures can lead to defects such as warping, shrinkage, or burn marks, compromising the integrity and appearance of the plastic products.</li><li><b>Safety</b>: Overheating can cause degradation of plastic materials, potentially leading to hazardous situations like toxic emissions or fire hazards.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How Thermocouples Enhance Temperature Control in Plastics Manufacturing</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Accuracy and Responsiveness</b>: Thermocouples provide rapid and accurate temperature readings, essential for the precise control required in plastics processing.</li><li><b>Durability and Versatility</b>: They can withstand harsh environments and high temperatures, making them ideal for various plastics manufacturing processes, including extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding.</li><li><b>Cost-Effectiveness and Simplicity</b>: Thermocouples are inexpensive and easy to install and maintain, making them a practical choice for many plastics manufacturers.</li><li><b>Integration with Automation Systems</b>: They can be easily integrated into automated control systems, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustments, vital for maintaining consistent product quality.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Practical Applications</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Extrusion</b>: Thermocouples monitor and control the temperature of the extruder barrel, ensuring the plastic melts correctly for uniform flow and thickness.</li><li><b>Injection Molding</b>: They regulate the mold temperature, which is crucial for achieving the product's desired shape and surface finish.</li><li><b>Thermal Forming</b>: Thermocouples help maintain the temperature for shaping plastic sheets without causing damage.</li></ul><p></p><p>In the plastics industry, precise temperature control is not just a matter of efficiency or quality; it's a cornerstone for successful operations. Thermocouples are indispensable in achieving this control, offering accuracy, reliability, and versatility. Their integration into plastics manufacturing processes ensures that the industry can meet the growing demand for high-quality plastic products safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.</p>Duro-Sense<br />310-533-6877<br /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/">https://duro-sense.com</a>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-68327756116946384582023-10-15T09:36:00.004-07:002023-10-15T09:36:37.782-07:00The History of Modern Industrial Thermocouples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_17_Mineral-Insulated-Sheath-Pak-Thermocouples.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The History of Modern Industrial Thermocouples" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDM6S8Uk7t_Y0ExQYFGTmeJNzcEyjJiYjdiO4L66MLzZizBgzPCbp-YsfR9wlyMHPpVP64pK3J1FZx4KTp47S8YEvPKH-ufLzuctQiBnFnykvZD67dVgY1Ixtl8IfpeYxr8IBEr6J8CRdpXfg2fcmhkxnXjfCGMPmXpQ2Jjf9w3IT_3iRG_4xHTcarcvY/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Thermocouple-History.png" title="The History of Modern Industrial Thermocouples" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In temperature measurement, few tools have been as pivotal as the thermocouple. A simple yet ingenious device, the thermocouple has been central to the industrial age, contributing significantly to advancements in various sectors, from metallurgy to food processing.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Origins: The Seebeck Effect</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The story of the thermocouple begins in 1821 with a German physicist, Thomas Johann Seebeck. While conducting experiments, Seebeck discovered that when two different metals are joined, and one end of the junction is heated, while at the same time, the other is kept at a cooler temperature, and a small voltage is produced. This phenomenon became known as the 'Seebeck Effect'. It laid the foundation for developing the thermocouple, where the voltage generated correlates to the temperature difference.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Early Adaptations</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Throughout the 19th century, scientists and engineers began to recognize the utility of the Seebeck Effect for temperature measurements. One of the first to do so was Leopoldo Nobili in the 1820s. He created a galvanometer to measure the voltage produced by thermocouples, thus converting them into practical temperature measurement devices.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The Birth of Modern Thermocouples</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">As we recognize it, the modern industrial thermocouple began to take shape in the early 20th century. Industries, particularly those involved in high-temperature processes like steel manufacturing and glass blowing, require precise and reliable temperature measurements. As a result, there was a drive to standardize thermocouple materials and calibrations. By the mid-20th century, standardized thermocouples made of specific alloys, such as Type K (chromel-alumel) and Type J (iron-constantan), became widely accepted.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Refinements and Innovations</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thermocouples underwent significant improvements with the advent of the electronic age in the latter half of the 20th century. An important development was cold junction compensation, which allowed for more accurate readings.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Digital technologies also revolutionized thermocouple readings. Before this, analog instruments, like the potentiometer, were used. With the rise of digital electronics, it became easier to interface thermocouples with computers, leading to automated temperature monitoring and control in industrial applications.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Modern Applications</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Today, thermocouples are ubiquitous in the industrial landscape. They are employed in myriad applications, including:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Power Generation:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Thermocouples monitor the temperature in nuclear reactors, ensuring safe operations.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Aerospace:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> They monitor temperatures in aircraft engines and space vehicles.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Medical:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Thermocouples ensure that medical equipment, like autoclaves, maintains the necessary temperatures.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Food Processing:</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> Ensuring food is cooked or stored at the correct temperature is essential for safety and quality, and thermocouples play a pivotal role here.</span></li></ul><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></h4><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Conclusion</strong></h4><div><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The modern industrial thermocouple is a testament to how a simple scientific discovery can revolutionize industries. From its humble beginnings with the discovery of the Seebeck Effect to its indispensable role in modern industries, the thermocouple remains a pinnacle of temperature measurement, illustrating the harmonious blend of science, engineering, and practical application.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p>Duro-Sense<br />310-533-6877<br /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/">https://duro-sense.com</a></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-36189670580700811852023-09-19T14:08:00.005-07:002023-09-19T14:09:17.343-07:00Measuring Up to Extremes: An Insight into Rare Metal Thermocouples in High-Temperature Monitoring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_29_High-Temperature-Thermocouples.cfm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rare Metal Thermocouples" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pnCGrV6yHn9-CIrKOfg2VMM7usNZREnwEZX7Atf_jW4vsSOflPx44JgGqkqty7OO96c20Bz_XQwJmoZZm34nM-FaTWnsMS8TkSxcZ0GgZojRjNyipmXRLUKXYgi1vCZvIaeQLHtqq_JsyzqqMErjJMdxB_rP3lmeHJuQG997u67YKh6WSlnf8gW0Hfo/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Rare-Metal-Thermocouple-2.jpeg" title="Rare Metal Thermocouples" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_29_High-Temperature-Thermocouples.cfm">Rare metal thermocouples</a> are thermoelectric pairs made from precious or rare metals, mainly platinum and its alloys. Common examples include Type B, R, and S thermocouples.</div><div><br /></div><div>Components:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Type B: Platinum-Rhodium (Pt-30% Rh) vs. Platinum (Pt-6% Rh)</li><li>Type R: Platinum (Pt-13% Rh) vs. Platinum</li><li>Type S: Platinum (Pt-10% Rh) vs. Platinum</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Principle of Operation:</h3><div>A thermocouple works based on the Seebeck effect. When two different metals or alloys connect at two different points, and one junction experiences a different temperature, a voltage develops across the junction. This voltage is proportional to the temperature difference between the two junctions. By measuring this voltage, one can infer the temperature at the sensing junction, provided the reference junction's temperature is known.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Critical Characteristics of Rare Metal Thermocouples:</h3><div>Stability: These thermocouples exhibit excellent stability over time, especially at high temperatures. This stability ensures consistent and accurate temperature readings even after prolonged use.</div><div>High-Temperature Range: Rare metal thermocouples can measure temperatures up to 1700°C (3092°F), making them suitable for high-temperature applications.</div><div>Cost: They are more expensive than base metal thermocouples due to using precious metals.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Applications in Temperature Sensing:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Industrial Furnace</b>s: Manufacturers use rare metal thermocouples in furnaces for their high-temperature stability and accuracy.</li><li><b>Aerospace</b>: These thermocouples can monitor temperatures in jet engines and other aerospace components where high-temperature measurements are crucial.</li><li><b>Glass and Ceramic Industries</b>: Consistent temperature monitoring ensures product quality in the production and processing of glass and ceramics. Rare metal thermocouples offer the necessary precision and stability for these industries.</li><li><b>Research Laboratories</b>: These thermocouples provide the required accuracy and reliability in labs that study materials at high temperatures.</li><li><b>Semiconductor Manufacturing</b>: The production of semiconductor devices requires precise temperature control, making rare metal thermocouples a favored choice.</li></ul></div><div><b>Advantages:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reliability: Rare metal thermocouples offer consistent readings over prolonged periods.</li><li>Accuracy: Especially in high-temperature applications, these thermocouples provide precise measurements.</li></ul></div><div><b>Limitations:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cost: Their use of precious metals like platinum makes them more expensive than other types.</li><li>Drift: Though less than other types, rare metal thermocouples can still experience drift over time, primarily when used at their temperature limits.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, rare metal thermocouples are vital in industries and applications where high temperatures and precision matter most. Their use of precious metals like platinum provides superior stability and accuracy, though at a higher cost than base metal thermocouples.</div></div><div><br /></div>Duro-Sense<br />310-533-6877<br /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/">https://duro-sense.com</a>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-46983502072557356362023-08-16T11:06:00.008-07:002023-08-16T11:09:24.753-07:00Exploring the Evolving Market for Industrial Thermocouples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Exploring the Evolving Market for Industrial Thermocouples" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5K5pLQ35PsZd9WvYWlh-QeoiDbnaRGnLoBymvbi14TTDf7yr78Gh_4V-3T2yGm9yNAqk1qfR4wi5HcqHn07XqwnWgnfj5-rTbEFCYBguDYhL9ljSm4ITYv-L2anHy9QTtLnITpjCFPSlzL2GrKVEoMQFj4z9anK0t3Umrq2gJ4wUXFseUFBo4TLe-_M/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Thermocouple-Market-Predictions-2.jpeg" title="Exploring the Evolving Market for Industrial Thermocouples" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Over the last decade, the industrial thermocouple market was heavily influenced by the following sectors:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Oil & Gas</b>: Thermocouples are widely used in the oil & gas industry for temperature measurement during exploration, drilling, production, refining, and transportation processes.</li><li><b>Energy & Power</b>: Thermocouples are extensively used in power plants, including nuclear, thermal, and renewable energy plants, to measure temperature at various stages of energy production.</li><li><b>Chemicals & Petrochemicals</b>: In chemical and petrochemical industries, thermocouples play an essential role in temperature measurement during the production and processing of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics, and more.</li><li><b>Metallurgy & Steel Production</b>: Thermocouples are vital in steel and other metal production processes, where accurate temperature measurement is crucial for quality control and efficient production.</li><li><b>Automotive</b>: Thermocouples are used in automotive manufacturing for various applications, including engine performance monitoring, exhaust system analysis, and brake system testing.</li><li><b>Aerospace & Defense</b>: Thermocouples are employed in aerospace and defense applications to monitor the temperature of aircraft engines, rocket propulsion systems, and other critical components.</li><li><b>Semiconductor Manufacturing</b>: Thermocouples are used to measure the temperature of semiconductor wafers during manufacturing, essential for producing high-quality integrated circuits.</li></ul></div><div>In the next decade, considering the trends in these industries and emerging technological advancements, the most significant potential markets for industrial thermocouples are likely to be:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Renewable Energy</b>: As countries worldwide continue to shift towards renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, there will likely be a growing demand for thermocouples to monitor temperature in various renewable energy systems.</li><li><b>Electric Vehicles (EVs)</b>: The booming EV market is expected to drive the demand for thermocouples, as they monitor battery temperature, motor temperature, and other critical components in electric vehicles.</li><li><b>Smart Manufacturing</b>: Adopting Industry 4.0 practices, including automation, IoT, and digitalization, will increase the demand for advanced thermocouples integrated with wireless communication and intelligent features for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring.</li><li><b>Semiconductor Manufacturing</b>: The ongoing advancements in semiconductor technology and the increasing demand for electronics and IoT devices are expected to drive the need for accurate temperature measurement in semiconductor manufacturing.</li><li><b>Hydrogen Economy</b>: As countries invest in developing hydrogen as a clean energy source, the hydrogen production, storage, and transportation sectors are expected to require accurate temperature monitoring, leading to increased demand for thermocouples.</li></ul></div><div>Given the current trends and technological advancements, these sectors have the potential to shape the industrial thermocouple market in the next decade.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Duro-Sense</div><div>310-533-6877</div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com">https://duro-sense.com</a></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-36020290959259051632023-06-21T06:45:00.003-07:002023-06-21T06:45:55.463-07:00The Thermoelectric Phenomenon: The Working Principle of Thermocouples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_17_Mineral-Insulated-Sheath-Pak-Thermocouples.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Thermoelectric Phenomenon: The Working Principle of Thermocouples" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EdmP-S1l4Bi2ClBJJl8mWq4Qb9HQ4-1fwelJ15ELY5zPKA6UK5jU6k3ptFYFy0FHaZJ0WWuzAPpfS3NzRxN08zMoA3SDODJpHGsxpBRyj2BxvQY4LI-RHGqwRg70DBDQLq0Jv_ufoGLEmFeW7BxUbHK0o_OtgDC6ZluIOTP7PMIz8ToBp6hEJZD-KhQ/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Thermocouple-Principle-1.jpg" title="The Thermoelectric Phenomenon: The Working Principle of Thermocouples" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thermocouples, the stalwarts of temperature measurement, find extensive use across many industries, from HVAC to metallurgy, owing to their versatility, robustness, and the wide range of temperatures they can measure. These devices, invented in the early 19th century, operate on the thermoelectric or Seebeck effect. This article provides a comprehensive view of thermocouples' underlying principles and workings.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Principles of Thermocouples</h3><div><br /></div><div>Thermocouples work on the principle of the Seebeck effect, discovered by the German physicist Thomas Johann Seebeck in 1821. The Seebeck effect stipulates that when two different metallic wires are connected and exposed to a temperature differential, an electromotive force (EMF) or voltage generates at the junction. The magnitude of this EMF is directly proportional to the temperature difference between the two junctions of the wires.</div><div><br /></div><div>The materials used in the wires, known as thermoelements, are chosen for their specific Seebeck coefficient, a parameter representing the voltage generated per unit temperature. Different combinations of materials give rise to different types of thermocouples, each suited to different temperature ranges and environments, such as Type K (Chromel-Alumel), Type J (Iron-Constantan), Type T (Copper-Constantan), and so on.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How Thermocouples Work</h3><div><br /></div><div>A fundamental thermocouple consists of two dissimilar metal wires joined at one end, forming a junction. This junction gets exposed to the temperature that needs to be measured, known as the measurement or hot junction. The other ends of the wires connect to a device that can read the EMF generated; this is called the reference or cold junction.</div><div><br /></div><div>An EMF occurs when the measurement junction experiences a different temperature than the reference junction. This EMF is then translated into a temperature reading using the specific Seebeck coefficient for the materials involved. This principle is simple but powerful enough to measure a broad spectrum of temperatures from cryogenic to thousands of degrees Celsius.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's important to note that the reference junction at a known, stable temperature or its temperature is otherwise measured because the EMF generated is proportional to the temperature difference between the two junctions, not the absolute temperature at the measurement junction. If the temperature at the reference junction changes, it will affect the EMF and, thus, the temperature reading at the measurement junction.</div><div><br /></div><div>For instance, modern digital thermocouple meters often incorporate a separate temperature sensor at the reference junction. This sensor compensates for changes in the reference junction temperature, allowing the meter to calculate and display the absolute temperature at the measurement junction.</div><div><br /></div><div>The versatility, durability, and broad temperature range of thermocouples are due to the fundamental principles of the Seebeck effect and the variety of thermoelements available. Although the principles underpinning their operation are nearly two centuries old, thermocouples remain one of the most widely used temperature sensors in today's high-tech world. 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The choice of temperature sensor is vital to ensure accuracy, reliability, and durability. Several types of temperature sensors are available, including Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), Thermocouples, Thermistors, and Infrared Sensors. Each sensor type has its unique strengths and weaknesses. However, after a thorough analysis, RTDs generally offer the highest level of accuracy in industrial settings.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">RTDs</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> (Resistance Temperature Detectors) are temperature sensors that use the predictable increase or decrease in electrical resistance of some materials with rising or falling temperatures. The most common RTD type is platinum (Pt100 or Pt1000) due to its stability, repeatability, and nearly linear temperature-resistance relationship. RTDs have a typical accuracy within ±0.1°C, making them among the most accurate temperature sensors available.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thermocouples</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> are a type of temperature sensor made from two dissimilar metals joined together at one end, and changes in temperature cause a small voltage, which can be measured and interpreted. While they are robust and can handle extreme temperatures, their accuracy is lower than that of RTDs, generally within ±0.5°C to ±2°C.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thermistors</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> are temperature-sensitive resistors, typically made from ceramic or polymer. While they can offer high accuracy, they have a non-linear response and a limited temperature range, making them less suitable for broad industrial applications.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Infrared sensors</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> measure temperature by capturing the infrared energy emitted by an object. They are non-contact sensors, which can be advantageous in certain situations, but they also require a clear line of sight and can be affected by dust, fog, or other environmental factors.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">RTDs are the primary choice for high-accuracy industrial temperature sensing for several reasons:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Their accuracy is superior to most other types, typically within ±0.1°C.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">They exhibit good long-term stability, making them reliable over the lifespan of many industrial processes.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Platinum RTDs are highly repeatable and have a nearly linear temperature-resistance relationship, making them easy to interpret and integrate into control systems.</span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">However, it's important to note that the choice of the sensor should ultimately depend on the specifics of the application, including the temperature range, required accuracy, environmental conditions, and budget. Thermocouples, for instance, might be more suitable for high-temperature applications, and infrared sensors may be necessary when a non-contact measurement is required.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In conclusion, RTDs are recommended for a broad range of industrial applications requiring high accuracy, stability, and repeatability. 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The transmitter is usually installed in a connection head, which is mounted directly on the temperature sensor assembly, hence the term "head mount."</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Thermocouples and RTDs are commonly used temperature sensors. Thermocouples work on the principle of the Seebeck effect, where a voltage generates due to the temperature difference between two dissimilar metals. On the other hand, RTDs work on the principle that the electrical resistance of material changes with temperature.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The value provided by a head mount transmitter in temperature sensing includes:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ol style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Signal conditioning</b>: The raw signal from the temperature sensor (mV for thermocouples or Ohms for RTDs) can be weak and susceptible to noise, interference, and degradation over long distances. The transmitter amplifies and conditions the signal, ensuring a more robust and reliable transmission.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Linearization</b>: The relationship between temperature and the sensor output (voltage or resistance) may not be linear. The transmitter linearizes the signal, providing a more accurate representation of the measured temperature.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Standardization</b>: By converting the sensor output into a standardized signal, such as 4-20 mA, the transmitter allows easier integration with other process control equipment, like controllers, recorders, and display units.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Temperature compensation</b>: The transmitter can compensate for temperature-related errors that may occur in the sensor, such as cold junction compensation in thermocouples, ensuring higher accuracy in the measurement.</span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Digital communication</b>: Some transmitters have digital communication capabilities, allowing for remote configuration, calibration, and diagnostics, as well as providing additional information, such as sensor health and status.</span></li></ol><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">A head mount transmitter is essential in temperature sensing systems, providing signal conditioning, linearization, standardization, temperature compensation, and digital communication capabilities. It improves the temperature measurement system's accuracy, reliability, and performance.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Duro-Sense Corp.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">310-533-6877</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com">https://duro-sense.com</a></span></p>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-7686307697209354002023-03-14T11:25:00.002-07:002023-03-14T11:25:46.383-07:00Thermocouples and RTDs: Understanding Their Uses in Industrial Temperature Sensing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZf0enB0L78qFKZpebJg189BgHKvhYV8pn2mnFTIocPaU-Ch3IOPDpmyPibKACF7Yf9_Z29jPlgTjzn6QltysY0siT8rNVlDoztf6cLG7PAWJrDVK9o-iVJwfdabVLJLlAEMCY6LHOSY_-dRxuCSzc1WfD3jvPBApmsMUoqkET8GdocazU3bJKa8H/s1200/Duro-Sense-Thermocouples-RTDs-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thermocouples and RTDs" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZf0enB0L78qFKZpebJg189BgHKvhYV8pn2mnFTIocPaU-Ch3IOPDpmyPibKACF7Yf9_Z29jPlgTjzn6QltysY0siT8rNVlDoztf6cLG7PAWJrDVK9o-iVJwfdabVLJLlAEMCY6LHOSY_-dRxuCSzc1WfD3jvPBApmsMUoqkET8GdocazU3bJKa8H/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Thermocouples-RTDs-1.jpg" title="Thermocouples and RTDs" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Various industrial applications widely use <a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_17_Mineral-Insulated-Sheath-Pak-Thermocouples.cfm">thermocouples</a> and <a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_16_RTDs-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors.cfm">RTDs</a> for temperature measurement. The choice of which to use depends on the application's specific requirements. Here are some industrial applications where one may be better suited than the other:</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Industrial Applications where Thermocouples are better suited:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>High-temperature measurements: Thermocouples can measure temperatures ranging from -270°C to 2700°C and are more suitable for high-temperature measurements than RTDs.</li><li>Quick response: Thermocouples have a faster response time than RTDs and are suitable for measuring fast-changing temperature processes.</li><li>Harsh environments: Thermocouples can withstand harsh environments, such as high-pressure environments, corrosive or abrasive materials, and vibration, making them more suitable for applications where the temperature probe becomes exposed to such environments.</li><li>Low cost: Thermocouples are relatively inexpensive compared to RTDs, making them a preferred choice in cost-sensitive applications.</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Industrial Applications where RTDs are better suited:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>High accuracy: RTDs have higher accuracy than thermocouples and are, therefore, more suitable for applications that require precise temperature measurements.</li><li>Stable and repeatable: RTDs are stable over time and offer repeatable measurements, making them a better choice for applications where process control is critical.</li><li>Wide temperature range: Although RTDs have a lower temperature range than thermocouples, they can still measure temperatures as low as -200°C, making them more suitable for low-temperature applications.</li><li>Longer lifespan: RTDs have a longer lifespan than thermocouples and are a better choice for applications where longevity is critical.</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Examples of industrial applications for thermocouples:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Steel industry: For measuring temperature in furnaces and blast furnaces.</li><li>Petrochemical industry: For measuring temperature in pipelines, storage tanks, and reactors.</li><li>Power generation: For measuring temperature in turbines and boilers.</li><li>Glass industry: For measuring temperature in glass furnaces.</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Examples of industrial applications for RTDs:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pharmaceutical industry: For measuring temperature in bioreactors and other critical process equipment.</li><li>Food industry: For measuring temperature in food processing equipment.</li><li>Aerospace industry: For measuring temperature in aircraft engines and other high-precision applications.</li><li>Laboratory and research applications: For measuring temperature in calibration and testing equipment.</li></ul></div></div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; 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This process is called extrusion. Extruders make a wide range of products, including plastic film, sheeting, and tube.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, an injection molding machine injects molten plastic into a mold, where it cools and solidifies to take the shape of the mold. This process is called injection molding. Injection molding makes a wide variety of products, including plastic bottles, containers, and other household items.</div><div><br /></div><div>Both machines have a barrel and a screw that melts the plastic and pushes it through the equipment. The barrel heats to a specific temperature, and the screw rotates, mixing and melting the plastic. The melted plastic is forced through the nozzle and into the mold or die.</div><div><br /></div><div>Temperature control on the barrels and nozzles of plastics extruders and injection molding machines is crucial for producing high-quality, consistent plastic products.</div><div><br /></div><div>The barrel and nozzle are the machine parts where the plastic heats to the melting point before extruding or injected into the mold. If the temperature is too low, the plastic may not melt fully or have the correct viscosity for proper processing, resulting in defects in the final product, such as voids, weak spots, or uneven surfaces.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, if the temperature is too high, the plastic may degrade, resulting in reduced strength, discoloration, and other defects. Additionally, overheating the plastic can cause it to degrade, which can release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air and contribute to air pollution.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, precise temperature control is essential for ensuring that the plastic heats to the correct temperature and that the final product has the desired properties, such as strength, flexibility, and appearance.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>A thermocouple is a device used to measure temperature</b>. A "<a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_27_Plastics-Industry-Thermocouples.cfm">plastics thermocouple</a>" refers to a thermocouple used in the plastics industry, used to measure the temperature of plastics during various stages of the manufacturing process, such as during injection molding or extrusion. This information ensures that plastics experience the correct temperature, which can affect the properties and quality of the final product. Plastics thermocouples also monitor and control the temperature of the injection molding machines' barrels and nozzles and monitor the plastic's temperature during the extrusion process.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #e53319; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">Duro-Sense Corporation</a><br style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>310-533-6877</b></span><br style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #e53319; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;">https://duro-sense.com</a></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-58985728507534018252023-01-10T05:46:00.001-08:002023-01-10T05:46:21.109-08:00Engine Compressor Thermocouples Used on Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_28_Engine-Compressor-Thermocouples.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Engine Compressor Thermocouples Used on Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66mwOl4_XXdJFlW-L3c662vaz4blZUviMUnW9yJh7FTXGhP3BtPk1P_FwSwOBQWrqV_i_grN4md0TQgy_jJNn1GSkNNFLMxXCDcR55ZvHSlE74lmx3kApEE0OQDFaqwQ2qyWKMRyFZ0I6ZxVZY25IO7zHjF6DMFATO9emmiXezZtAHxbLs8BryONI/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Engine-Compressor-Thermocouples-2-1.jpg" title="Engine Compressor Thermocouples Used on Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thermocouples are temperature sensors that are used in a variety of applications, including in the engines of offshore gas and oil rigs. In these engines, the thermocouples are used to measure the temperature of the compressor, which is an important component that helps to compress and pressurize the gas or oil being pumped from the well.</div><div><br /></div><div>The purpose of the thermocouples is to monitor the temperature of the compressor and to provide feedback to the engine control system. This information is used to adjust the engine's fuel and air intake to maintain optimal operating temperatures and prevent overheating.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thermocouples work by measuring the temperature difference between two points. They consist of two wires made of different materials that are joined together at one end. When the junction between the two wires is at a different temperature than the rest of the thermocouple, a small voltage is generated. This voltage is proportional to the temperature difference and can be measured and used to calculate the temperature of the junction. The voltage generated by the thermocouple is then measured and used to calculate the temperature of the compressor.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, the function of <a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_28_Engine-Compressor-Thermocouples.cfm">engine compressor thermocouples</a> is to provide real-time temperature monitoring and feedback to the engine control system, helping to ensure that the compressor is operating at the optimal temperature for efficient and reliable operation.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #e53319; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;" target="_blank">Duro-Sense Corporation</a><br style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>310-533-6877</b></span><br style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #e53319; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: auto;">https://duro-sense.com</a></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-90964702387902409922022-12-20T06:40:00.003-08:002022-12-20T06:40:20.409-08:00Happy Holidays from Duro-Sense<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnZJzanO5TC2trGdErR7lhcuYwQ3nHhXWUQFMbzVCmwGfWrplGZ1xJgHeIkyBtRITqPotYG3IT6hb18dLrJT342fEJLQE80zYEZE2AZKGUn55GWpFPdSRO3L3S-oLGQdWhrfgrvuazTT6gqmODrt8tsnPxrCqH0EHWNua-CnCNzRmJx30sVfNNVkw/s1280/Duro-Sense-Holidays-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Happy Holidays from Duro-Sense" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnZJzanO5TC2trGdErR7lhcuYwQ3nHhXWUQFMbzVCmwGfWrplGZ1xJgHeIkyBtRITqPotYG3IT6hb18dLrJT342fEJLQE80zYEZE2AZKGUn55GWpFPdSRO3L3S-oLGQdWhrfgrvuazTT6gqmODrt8tsnPxrCqH0EHWNua-CnCNzRmJx30sVfNNVkw/w640-h360/Duro-Sense-Holidays-1.jpg" title="Happy Holidays from Duro-Sense" width="640" /></a></div><br />Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-83145249635825231882022-12-10T08:34:00.002-08:002022-12-10T08:34:12.916-08:00What's The Difference Between Thermocouples and RTDs?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAEed_oI5cDfNAvJfdeYypFhws0tul90ofqnKp7jNTk1paLPzzqKsmqVPcWTSKC7LXogsLgMYa5p-0NYRQaVOBgW2bYIHVO5dDkcBqnyaiXut9kucLdPqux3gNx-aVjj-jr9zyCo32GILJnIf8C7gfWCGSuSfsVGFQZ52c11CMQ5QVOQImunTkuLB/s1200/Duro-Sense-Thermocouples-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What's The Difference Between Thermocouples and RTDs?" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAEed_oI5cDfNAvJfdeYypFhws0tul90ofqnKp7jNTk1paLPzzqKsmqVPcWTSKC7LXogsLgMYa5p-0NYRQaVOBgW2bYIHVO5dDkcBqnyaiXut9kucLdPqux3gNx-aVjj-jr9zyCo32GILJnIf8C7gfWCGSuSfsVGFQZ52c11CMQ5QVOQImunTkuLB/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Thermocouples-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors-1.jpg" title="What's The Difference Between Thermocouples and RTDs?" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) are both types of temperature sensors that are used to measure the temperature of a system. While they both operate on the same basic principle of using a physical property to determine temperature, they differ in the specific way they do this and the accuracy and precision of their measurements.</div><div><br /></div><div>A thermocouple is a type of temperature sensor that is made up of two different metals that are joined together at one end. When a temperature difference is applied to the other end of the thermocouple, a small electrical voltage is generated. This voltage is proportional to the temperature difference, and can be measured and used to determine the temperature of the system. Thermocouples are relatively simple and inexpensive, but they are not very accurate or precise and are only capable of measuring a limited range of temperatures.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, a resistance temperature detector (RTD) is a type of temperature sensor that uses the principle of electrical resistance to measure temperature. RTDs consist of a coil of fine wire that is wrapped around a core material, typically made of a metal with a high electrical resistance such as platinum, nickel, or copper. When the temperature of the RTD changes, the electrical resistance of the wire also changes, and this change can be measured and used to determine the temperature of the system. RTDs are generally more accurate and precise than thermocouples, and can be used to measure a wider range of temperatures. However, they are also more complex and expensive than thermocouples.</div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, the key differences between thermocouples and RTDs are the way they measure temperature, the accuracy and precision of their measurements, and the range of temperatures they can measure. Thermocouples use the voltage generated by two different metals to measure temperature, while RTDs use the change in electrical resistance of a wire to measure temperature. Thermocouples are relatively simple and inexpensive, but not very accurate or precise, while RTDs are more complex and expensive, but can provide more accurate and precise measurements over a wider range of temperatures.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;">For<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>expert guidance specifying or applying thermocouples or RTD's</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in your application, contact:</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #e53319; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Duro-Sense Corporation</a><br style="background-color: white;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>310-533-6877</b></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><a href="https://duro-sense.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #e53319; text-decoration-line: none;">https://duro-sense.com</a></div></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-58888595248669873192022-11-10T05:04:00.000-08:002022-11-10T05:04:52.016-08:00Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tEFZbMfmzIbgk9Vgi-o8VGgdZfikjxMWxFdVSQlzNDDxIZTNWsbTsHnmqUECj9FdL5-sdrY-5WBRsK-plzfU3txoP4nTlfytu9DbDwlstCLJ7-uyXvFNLm5Q34n8tjLBuSd68iXkE-uwD6XAAoQ8tYTWl_6iVC5NZMpc-QC6PbJFE4InAvgLZM6/s1200/Veterans-Day-Duro-Sense-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tEFZbMfmzIbgk9Vgi-o8VGgdZfikjxMWxFdVSQlzNDDxIZTNWsbTsHnmqUECj9FdL5-sdrY-5WBRsK-plzfU3txoP4nTlfytu9DbDwlstCLJ7-uyXvFNLm5Q34n8tjLBuSd68iXkE-uwD6XAAoQ8tYTWl_6iVC5NZMpc-QC6PbJFE4InAvgLZM6/w640-h334/Veterans-Day-Duro-Sense-1.jpg" title="Honoring All Who Served This Veterans Day" width="640" /></a></div><br />Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-15101678408781503942022-09-29T06:00:00.003-07:002022-09-29T06:00:30.928-07:00Wire-wound and Thin Film Resistance Temperature Detectors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL95i2TSxKnWrJR_FZzJKVAbh0NcIKv6EEOcBZAMEEC1TWhN-mtBKJ34umntSiGGvQ8KMTZEk9IWlBFSR4mfblRcfZ-0ZXYPXMlomza_WDnxwBDT-kdMIfSjanuZ9GK0ccwmwPDNajX6dHjFvzIQIXzWjWGsjjKifnrK-iB6vYvnQf9UOdUaaEZ2G/s1200/Duro-Sense-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wire-wound and Thin Film Resistance Temperature Detectors" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL95i2TSxKnWrJR_FZzJKVAbh0NcIKv6EEOcBZAMEEC1TWhN-mtBKJ34umntSiGGvQ8KMTZEk9IWlBFSR4mfblRcfZ-0ZXYPXMlomza_WDnxwBDT-kdMIfSjanuZ9GK0ccwmwPDNajX6dHjFvzIQIXzWjWGsjjKifnrK-iB6vYvnQf9UOdUaaEZ2G/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors-1.jpg" title="Wire-wound and Thin Film Resistance Temperature Detectors" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The wire-wound platinum resistance thermometer was patented in 1924 and has since become the most popular device for measuring laboratory and industrial process temperatures. RTDs provide high accuracy, long-term stability, repeatability, and integration with electronic controls. As the temperature rises, so does electrical resistance in a very predictable manner. PRTs measure all sorts of processes, from industry to laboratory work. Additionally, the platinum resistance sensor has a linear resistance vs. temperature relationship over a wide operating range of -196°C to 850°C. </div><div><br /></div><div>Wire-wound and thin film sensing elements are the two most common forms of RTD sensing elements. Wire-wound sensing components apply in applications requiring high accuracy and long-term stability. The RTD sensor utilizes platinum wire wrapped around a ceramic core and offers various housings designed to give the optimum heat transfer and contact with the process, regardless of whether it is gas, liquid, or solid.</div><div><br /></div><div>The thin film RTD sensor style is made by depositing a thin layer of platinum on a ceramic plate, then trimming a path with a laser or other techniques to create a narrow ribbon of platinum with a resistance of 100 ohms at 0°C. After that, the leads are joined and protected with glass. As a result, the sensor is relatively small and available in rectangular shapes in various sizes. They are inexpensive and, if properly packaged, can last for years. Long-term stability and repeatability are not as excellent as with wire wound sensors. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each sensor type for industrial applications meets the specifications of ASTM 1137 or IEC 60751. The specifications include an ice point (0°C) resistance and a temperature coefficient. The ice point resistance is calculated in a container using an ice bath made of ice and water. There is a tolerance called "interchangeability" associated with this measurement. Various interchangeability bands have label assignations such as A, B, or C, with A being the strictest and C being less tight.</div><div><br /></div><div>The temperature coefficient of resistance, or TCR, is the amount of resistance change per degree Celsius change in temperature. The TCR of an industrial grade PRT is 0.00385 ohms/ohm/°C. In other words, there is an average of 0.385 ohms of resistance per degree C of temperature change between 0°C and 100°C. The coefficients used for lab standards are 0.003925 and 0.003902, but the more widely used standard is now 0.00385 for industrial applications. For an accurate reading, you need to match the temperature coefficient and resistance of your PRT with the input requirements of the instrumentation you are using. 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<h3 dir="auto">Introduction: What is an RTD?</h3><p dir="auto">RTDs are sensors that measure the temperature of a material and provide an indication of its resistance to thermal changes.</p><p dir="auto">An RTD is a sensor that measures the temperature of a material and provides an indication of its resistance to thermal changes. RTDs can be manufactured as either a wire or as a thin film on silicon.</p><p dir="auto">The first RTD was developed in 1887 by German inventor Hermann von Helmholtz.</p><p dir="auto">RTDs are typically used in industrial applications such as power plants, refineries, paper mills, and steel mills where they monitor temperatures of process fluids, gases, or equipment surfaces.</p><p dir="auto">RTDs have also been used for years in home appliances like ovens and furnaces to control the temperature inside them.</p><h3 dir="auto">What is a Typical Industrial Use of RTDs?</h3><p dir="auto">RTDs are used in industrial settings to measure the temperature of liquids and gases. This is done by measuring the resistance of a metal element which changes with temperature. RTDs have many applications in industry, such as controlling the temperature of devices, monitoring equipment, and testing for leaks.</p><p dir="auto">Industrial use of RTDs can be found in a wide range of industries. For example, they are used to monitor the temperature of food processing plants and oil refineries. They are also used for quality control purposes in semiconductor manufacturing plants and petrochemical factories.</p><h3 dir="auto">Other Industrial Uses of Resistance Temperature Detectors</h3><p dir="auto">Industrial use of RTDs is extremely common in the manufacturing industry. 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Customer happiness and loyalty are directly related to how soon items are delivered. </h3><div><br /></div><div>Lead time is a critical component of any effective supply chain. It is vital to a company's success to reduce lead times as much as feasible. Production lead time may be a significant factor in your company's success. Whether it's a poor movie or a dull and tiresome speech, shorter is usually better. Selecting the correct manufacturer is critical when determining the lead time.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com">Duro-Sense</a> has over four decades of manufacturing experience and has developed essential solutions for reducing lead times without sacrificing quality. 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Base metal thermocouples are types E, J, K, T, and N and use inexpensive metals such as nickel, copper, and iron. Noble metal thermocouples B, R, and S are platinum-based, tolerate higher temperatures, and provide greater accuracy than base metal thermocouples. </div><div><br /></div><div>A typical application for noble metal thermocouples would include jet engines, rocket engines, turbines, exhaust gas sensing, glass manufacturing, heat treating, laboratory research, nuclear environments, power stations, and vacuum furnaces.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_29_High-Temperature-Thermocouples.cfm">Noble metal thermocouples</a> have widespread applications involving high temperatures in oxidizing or inert environments but require a ceramic protective tube. These sensors are often brittle, and their use in reducing atmospheres or metallic vapor-containing environments is inadvisable. </div><div><br /></div><div>Insulators and protective tubes come in a variety of materials and forms. Typically, Alumina and Mullite. Mullite has excellent thermal shock immunity but low mechanical shock resistance. Alumina has good thermal and mechanical shock resistance and is resistant to gases up to 3,200°F.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the harshest and most demanding conditions, noble metal thermocouples selection criteria include the temperature operating range, ambient atmospheric or media, the size and form, precision, and response time. 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Additionally, This term refers to the design, engineering, and manufacturing process based on the specific requirements of a customer. It is pointless to have a concept for a product if you cannot manufacture it. To produce your product effectively, you need to have a solid grasp of the design, the materials, the application, and the budget. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, there are a lot of unknowns, which may both push up costs and cause confusion. There is often a knowledge gap between the design and engineering, the materials and applications, and the manufacturing and installation phases of a project. We can add a knowledge layer that fills in these essential gaps because of the unique combination of design, application engineering, product experience, and collaboration that we bring to the table at <a href="https://duro-sense.com" target="_blank">Duro-Sense</a>. We can get more value to any project by making it more straightforward for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and customers to interact with one another and collaborate on accomplishing project goals. <b>Call Duro-Sense with your next custom temperature sensor application</b>.</div></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-57487958049997918832022-04-06T08:22:00.001-07:002022-04-06T08:22:14.171-07:00Duro-Sense 100 OHM Platinum RTD Temperature Sensors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_16_RTDs-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Duro-Sense RTD Sensors" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4702x05bjD1Z1q9lwq9On7kqO3LeRBlCs_3inbtgsAz9DbM2HWdNup6BZfU2LSyDkkfEVKhsJgrGB0z4pQNY-CMNf2aZ8EOnmwIoXj9Y1l2jo7CQrY4z_4yOF9grb3HxLhUpRxWFgG8KVTWoze0YxPY84ax4zTqBtxRces-m17YOT6yFjdJtZxkb4/w640-h334/Duro-Sense-RTDs-2.jpg" title="Duro-Sense RTD Sensors" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_16_RTDs-Resistance-Temperature-Detectors.cfm" target="_blank">RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors)</a> are temperature detecting devices that vary their resistance value when surrounding temperature changes. RTD sensing elements use well-known materials that change resistance in a predictable and repeatable manner. Their popularity and general use are outcomes of the RTD's predictability and stability. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The most common type and material of RTD is the 100-ohm platinum sensor. Its use is ubiquitous in the laboratory and industrial process applications going back many decades. The precision, reproducibility, and stability of 100-ohm platinum RTDs (PT100) are well known. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">For the most part, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) fall into two main categories. Thin-film elements are one form of RTD, and wire-wound elements are the other. Each type provides advantages in certain situations and purposes. The more common design, wire-wound, is a length of tightly coiled wire wrapped around a ceramic or glass bobbin. Because the wire and wrapping are delicate, it is usually enclosed in an encased metallic tube to protect them from stress and vibration. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The 100-ohm platinum RTD provides accurate temperature readings with excellent stability and repeatability. They are also very resistant to electrical noise, making them ideal for temperature monitoring in industrial facilities near motors, generators, and high voltage equipment. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The American and European (known as the DIN or IEC standard) 100-ohm platinum RTD standards are the same, with the IEC standard considered the default for PT100. According to the IEC751 standard, the RTD must have:</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> The electrical resistance of 100.00 O at 0°C </span></li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">A TCR (temperature coefficient of resistance) of 0.00385 O/O/°C between 0 and 100°C. </span></li></ul><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Because resistance is used to measure temperature in 100-ohm platinum RTDs, the lead wires, connections, and measurement devices contribute extra resistance, requiring external compensation to offset the error. A solution is found by inserting a third or fourth lead wire inversely proportional to the external resistances.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_27_Plastics-Industry-Thermocouples.cfm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thermocouples Used in The Plastics Molding and Forming Industry" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMnEMAinLr542qt8sjxCouyQjDGojvnmonvAGm0Ka3Iuv9kw6uJ_TMLBI63VAYAWIPjkGgYmi31y0-GF1yl-gskGXfgXrX07eUBIZGP0tmNQDyvb72uuDb5d0RF49rXgjj6mAM9CP6kQ88BwCfJdpAEAe1hhxJ-LtC_XjuLYXTpCtEXlFqg4iJtwXm=w640-h334" title="Thermocouples Used in The Plastics Molding and Forming Industry" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The term "<a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_27_Plastics-Industry-Thermocouples.cfm" target="_blank">plastics thermocouple</a>" refers to a thermocouple used in the plastics, packaging, and rubber industries. Plastic thermocouple installations include injection molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming, and extruding machines to precisely measure the temperature of the plastic molds and nozzles. While plastic thermocouples come in various configurations such as bayonet, washer style, shim style, nozzle, and right angle, their essential components remain the same. </div><div><br /></div><div>Plastic thermocouples are typically calibrated to ANSI types J or K. Thermocouples lead wire comes in a variety of insulation and protection options, including high-temperature fiberglass, PVC, stainless steel braided fiberglass, and stainless steel flexible armor cable. Bare leads, male thermocouple jacks, female thermocouple plugs, or spade lugs are the most common electrical connections. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bayonet designs are straight or right-angle configurations, with industry-standard bayonet fittings easily retrofitted to most injection molding and plastics processing equipment. These fittings have adjustable depth and are spring-loaded to contact the media. The thermocouple sensing junction is welded or crimped directly to the washer or shim in washer and shim thermocouples. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bayonet thermocouples have a tube and wire design with stranded thermocouple cable running the length of the probe, and a metallic sensor is a stainless steel from the 301, 304, or 316 series. The thermocouple has either a grounded or an ungrounded junction. While the probe has a speedy response, a grounded T/C junction welded to the probe's tip can conduct electrical noise back to the instrumentation. An ungrounded junction is isolated from the metallic sensor and prevents the transmission of electrical noise. On the other hand, Ungrounded T/C junctions are slightly slower to respond to temperature changes.</div></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22940654073755374.post-24230583155298771152022-01-19T07:24:00.006-08:002022-01-19T07:24:48.820-08:00Engine, Turbine and Compressor Thermocouples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVyLtu4_h7e_5o4Pw23e71S_tPW5BXZp4SrytrCf2CbF-Zxqsa-fzysqSA1BdklLPZ8maQAf4bb4iflTKTqwMeGmi-yhJn-JPJKk2EU657SyFaGtotYToK47lM3TnGpBHjY8LxjbcNcAG3imTNEkh0O7M26tzdJYKTl_tK8IS5sOswd5THrDvAfhUI=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Engine, Turbine and Compressor Thermocouples" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVyLtu4_h7e_5o4Pw23e71S_tPW5BXZp4SrytrCf2CbF-Zxqsa-fzysqSA1BdklLPZ8maQAf4bb4iflTKTqwMeGmi-yhJn-JPJKk2EU657SyFaGtotYToK47lM3TnGpBHjY8LxjbcNcAG3imTNEkh0O7M26tzdJYKTl_tK8IS5sOswd5THrDvAfhUI=w640-h334" title="Engine, Turbine and Compressor Thermocouples" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>A lot of electricity is needed to run complicated equipment on offshore oil and gas installations. Some of the things that need power in the drilling and processing area are pumps, valve operators, critical communications, turntables, engines, safety devices, and more. Like that used by a small town, much electricity gets consumed. Heating, air conditioning, water desalination, food storage, and even trash processing all use electricity from electric generators that run on gas or electricity. </div><div><br /></div><div>The conditions on offshore sites can be challenging. Equipment and parts must be robust to work correctly and cut down on regular maintenance. </div><div><br /></div><div>Temperature is one of the most critical measuring factors in a compressor, and its accuracy directly impacts compressor efficiency. According to the findings, temperature calculation errors account for more than 80% of efficiency errors. More information about compressor temperature measurement, as well as improved temperature measurement methods, are needed. Thermocouples measure the temperature of the interstage gas compressor and the temperature of the exit gas. </div><div><br /></div><div>In these cases, a unique temperature sensor called an "<a href="https://duro-sense.com/article_28_EngineCompressor-Thermocouples.cfm" target="_blank">engine-compressor thermocouple</a>" is used to measure temperature. These are temperature sensors that can tell you about many things, like how hot the exhaust gases are and how hot the lubricant is. Such sensors have been used for a long time and built to withstand the extreme mechanical and climatic conditions found in offshore maritime environments. If the thermocouple has exposure to a lot of vibration and chemicals, it needs to be durable and accurate at the same time. </div><div><br /></div><div>Engine-compressor thermocouples give oil and gas platform workers precise measurements, high precision, and quick responses to changes in the engine's temperature and compressor. As a bonus, engine-compressor thermocouples are easily calibrated, removed, and replaced if needed.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Duro-Sense Corporation<br />310-533-6877<br /><a href="https://duro-sense.com">https://duro-sense.com</a></div>Duro-Sensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01800654027965390234noreply@blogger.com