This blog provides an introduction to the basic principles of temperature measurement and an overview of common instruments for measuring temperature in industrial applications today. Accurate temperature measurement is a requirement for almost all modern industrial …
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RTD Sensors and Pt100 – FAQs
Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, TemperatureAnswers to questions to help explain the operation of RTD sensors and the pros and cons of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors and positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors based on platinum, such as the Pt100 and Pt1000. Resistance temperature …
RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors): Uses, Types, and FAQs
Gabriel Gonzales | TemperatureQuestions and answers about why resistance temperature detectors are ideal for many refining, processing, and manufacturing applications, and what to keep in mind when choosing the RTDs that meet your specifications. Accurate temperature measurement is …
FAQs About RTDs in Industrial Temperature Measurement
Gabriel Gonzales | TemperatureQuestions and answers about how RTDs measure temperature changes by tracking the variation in electrical resistance in metal wires. The resistance values of the metal wires are known, so resistance value changes are an accurate proxy for temperature changes. A …
Industrial Thermocouple – How to Choose the Right One
Gabriel Gonzales | TemperatureIndustrial Thermocouple - choosing the right one. The answer to the question “what kind of thermocouple?” depends on several factors relating to the process to be monitored, such as its compatibility with the media/process environment, frequency and accuracy of …