About Silver Instrument Thermowell Sensor
A thermocouple is an electrical device used as a sensor for temperature measurement. This device senses low to high temperatures in the form of voltage changes and displays the temperature digitally by calculating the voltage changes. It was discovered in 1821 by Thomas Seeback and thus have been serving the function since then.
The self-powered thermocouple can measure temperature between -300 and 4000F. However, this range varies according to different types of thermocouple. The advanced digital thermocouple comes up in different styles. This styling varies from simple wires to thermocouple with probes and beaded wire thermocouple. Thermocouple differs from other temperature sensing devices in their constituency and applications. They are used mostly for high-temperature measurements in industries whereas other sensors like a thermometer are rarely used commercially.
Description Of Thermowell Sensor
A thermowell or thermocouple pocket is a cylindrical device used for the protection of temperature sensors. These temperature sensors include thermometer, thermocouple and other temperature detectors. It is used widely in different industries where protection and safety of temperature measuring equipment are required.
The need for its use
The temperature sensing equipment is very sensitive to certain conditions including high pressure and flammable medium. A thermowell is used to avoid any such damage to these sensors. Also, there is an increased risk of spillage and the non-feasibility of pipes in some industrial conditions. Thermowell is the ideal protection to prevent these undesirable damages.
Applications Of Thermowell Sensor
Thermowell finds its application in the oil and gas industry, petrochemical industry, refining industries, food processing plants, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industries and other commercial industries concerned with mechanical and thermal stress. These industries are related to extremes of temperature and pressure and a lot of toxic substances. All these factors are hazardous for the temperature sensors i.e thermometer and thermocouple thus thermowell is used in such industries.
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