Temperature is the most measured and monitored parameter in residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC applications. As such, dependable instrumentation is a must. WIKA manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality dial thermometers for industrial HVAC …
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Temperature Sensors, Thermowells, and Response Times
Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermowells protect temperature sensors from harsh media. On the downside, these fittings increase the thermal response time. Therefore, knowing precisely what that response time is becomes a key factor in controlling processes and systems. In the real …
Simple, Economical, Smarter: Digital Float Switch for Hydraulic Power Packs
Jeff Placek | LevelWIKA’s GLS-1000 incorporates the best of both worlds: the simple design and operating principle of the mechanical float switch, but with modern digital switching technology. For even more functionality, it can come with a temperature sensor. This innovative yet …
Wire-Wound vs. Thin-Film Resistance Temperature Detector: Which Is Better?
Adam DeLancey | TemperatureMany process applications rely on either a wire-wound or thin-film resistance temperature detector (RTD) to provide efficient and safe operations. These two types of resistance thermometers have different properties, and each has its pros and cons. In reality, this is …
The Problems with Verifying Thermocouple Accuracy During Reactor Startups
Robert Torgerson | Know-howRefinery operators who work with fixed bed catalysts place a high value on temperature accuracy, but they also don’t want to waste time by taking unnecessary temperature readings. Thus, to better understand any radial temperature differences that may exist during …