Comparison between various temperature measurement devices
What is temperature? We can define temperature as the degree of hotness and coldness of an object or an environment. We can also determine the...
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Self-actuated Temperature regulators basics. How does temperature regulator work?
What is Self-actuated Temperature regulators? The Self-Operating Temperature Regulator is a mechanically operated instrument intended to control system temperature by modulating heating or cooling fluid’s...
How to detect Thermocouple burnout?
The most common thermocouple failure method is open failure, otherwise known as “burning out.” An open thermocouple is difficult for any voltage-measuring tool with elevated...
Thermal Dispersion Flow Switch Working Principle
The thermal dispersion flow switch is an accurate liquid flow sensor. The operating principle is based on the transfer of heat. The thermal dispersion flow...
What is Damper in HVAC system?
What is Damper? A damper is a valve or plate that prevents or controls air flow within a duct, chimney, variable air volume box, air...
Smoke detector – Types of detectors
Smoke Detector is a tool for detecting smoke that arises from sources of fire. Smoke involves the thermal release of large quantities of solid and liquid...
Non-contact temperature measurement | Pyrometers
Why to use Pyrometers or non-contacting type? Non-contacting temperature meter or Pyrometers are used to measure temperature without any physical contact with temperature body. In...
Resistance Temperature Detector ( RTD )
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) are temperature measuring transducers used in industrial applications. RTDs are simple in construction with higher accuracy and repeatability and which are...
Basics of Thermistor – Advantages and Disadvantages
A thermistor is a semiconductor device formed from metal oxides. thermistors are used in many applications requiring information about process equipment for alarming and indication purposes....
Thermocouple basics and types of thermocouple.
What is thermocouple? A thermocouple is an active transducer which directly converts thermal energy into electrical energy. It is a simple device made by joining...