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Thermistor vs. Thermocouple: Each has More Pros than Cons
In any discussion regarding temperature sensors, it is universally agreed upon that two of the “heavy hitters” in the industrial temperature monitoring arena are the thermistor and the thermocouple. Each of these performs effectively and efficiently in certain environments, and the positive contributions of each far outweigh the negative. A Thermistor vs. Thermocouple Comparison Thermocouples [...]
Temperature Monitoring and the Difference between Thermistor and RTD Sensors
The subject of temperature monitoring is not usually a hot topic in the public arena. But those who work in industries in which products and processes require strict temperature control thoroughly understand its importance. The nuclear, petrochemical and food and beverage industries are a few examples of those that depend on precision temperature measuring and [...]
Smart Sensors Becoming Even Smarter as Technologies Evolve
A vast variety of sensor types and configurations are used in many different industries to measure and monitor things such as volume, flow rates and liquid, gas and air pressures. But temperature monitoring sensors are pervasive within numerous industries whose equipment and operations depend on temperatures being kept within a stringent range to keep them [...]
Temperature Sensors Essential Elements in Industrial Process Control
Industrial processes demand precision. Not only from financial and productivity standpoints, but also, in many cases, to ensure the safety of surrounding personnel. In order to facilitate the smoothest possible operation and to maximize system efficiencies, a series of sensors are often used to keep close track of processes. These include temperature sensors, flow rate [...]
Temperature Monitoring a Vital Aspect of Candy Manufacturing
One thing most people have in common is a love for the occasional sweet treat. The variety of candy and confections available to us is incalculable and ever-expanding, as manufacturers continue to produce products that satisfy the sweet tooth in just about every one of us. Creating sweets and confectionery delicacies is still seen as [...]
Thermistor vs. Thermocouple: Each has More Pros than Cons
In any discussion regarding temperature sensors, it is universally agreed upon that two of the “heavy hitters” in the industrial temperature monitoring arena are the thermistor and the thermocouple. Each of these performs effectively and efficiently in certain environments, and the positive contributions of each far outweigh the negative. A Thermistor vs. Thermocouple Comparison Thermocouples [...]
Temperature Monitoring Critical to Steamship Boiler Safety
For over two centuries, the steamboat has been part of America’s cultural fabric. When Robert Fulton first launched the soon-to-be commercially successful “North River” steamboat on the Hudson River in 1807, little did he know that these majestic steam-powered vessels would one day become the stuff of folklore and tradition. An inestimable amount of cargo [...]
Industrial Temperature Sensors Must be Chosen Wisely
Accuracy and stability in the monitoring and reporting of machine and process temperatures is critical in many industrial environments. Special temperature monitoring equipment is needed in situations where such devices are exposed to harsh and sometimes extreme conditions on a continual basis. The wrong temperature sensors in the wrong locations can negatively impact operations and [...]
Thermocouple Accuracy Increased through Signal Conditioning
Many temperature-sensitive industrial applications require precise and durable temperature monitoring equipment to ensure their efficient and stable performance. Of the temperature probes and sensing devices used in these situations, the thermocouple is the most popular due to its cost effectiveness and universality. Thermocouples contain a “hot” and a “cold” junction. The hot junction consists of [...]
Turbine Engine Health Dependent upon Stable Temperature Monitoring Equipment
Gas-powered turbine engines are used in a wide array of applications including power plants, helicopters, ships and jets. Whether these powerful engines are used on a large or small scale, it is essential that sturdy, accurate and reliable temperature monitoring equipment is in place to protect against overheating. The Gas Turbine Engine Basically, a gas [...]