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Cold Storage Temperature Monitoring Goes Wireless
The ways in which industrial temperature measuring systems are configured are as diverse as the seemingly endless array of applications that they are tasked to monitor. Of course, many of these must at least follow a general structure, where a temperature sensor will be connected to cabling leading to a monitoring station, and often to [...]
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 [...]
Smart Sensors: The Anatomy of the RTD
Temperature sensors and temperature probes come in a variety of forms. But in industry, the “big three” are the thermistor, thermocouple and the resistance temperature detector (RTD). These temperature measuring instruments are commonly referred to as “smart sensors” for their ability to gather and digitally transfer temperature-related information to some form of monitoring device or [...]
Temperature Sensors and their Metallic Makeup
The list of temperature measuring devices capable of performing at consistently high levels under some of the harshest, most exacting conditions is a short one. Powerful engines, heavy machinery and a wide variety of industrial processes depend on sturdy, reliable temperature sensors to ensure the safety and health of equipment, personnel and in many cases, [...]
The Thermocouple and Cold Junction Compensation
The thermocouple is one of the most widely-used temperature measuring devices for industrial purposes. These sensors offer a number of advantages. But they are most valued for their ability to measure a much wider range of temperatures than any other sensor while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Thermocouples are sturdy, dependable, fast-responding and are [...]
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 Monitoring Plays an Important Role in Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment plants are essential to the preservation of the environment and also to the health and safety of the public. Whether it concerns residential sewage or industrial waste, it is critical that the stability of wastewater treatment systems and the equipment used within these operations be maintained through careful process and temperature monitoring. The [...]
Smart Sensors and Remote Temperature Monitoring
The many temperature-sensitive activities and processes that take place in the petrochemical, power generation and paper manufacturing industries, to name just a few, require a high degree of accuracy and consistency in a temperature measuring device. In fields such as these, failures or irregularities in temperature sensing equipment could have catastrophic results. Smart sensors come [...]
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 [...]