Industrial Thermocouple – Maltec-T TA 1001

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Thermocouples for Industrial Applications

Industrial Thermocouples are used in a wide variety of applications, from Power Generation to Machinery, Plant & Tank Measurement. They are designed to withstand harsher environments than other sensor types, which is common in industrial applications. The choice of a specific style is to a large degree determined by the temperature working range, ambient atmospheric or media conditions, as well as the size and shape required for the application. Control requirements such as accuracy and speed of response may also be considerations.

Industrial Thermocouple TA 1001 designed to measure temperatures in industrial environments with gas or liquid media, e.g. air, steam, gas, water or oil. Temperature range: -200°C to 600°C or higher depending on thermocouple and the protection tube. Closed-end 316SS acid-proof protection tube. Welded male process connection 1/2″BSP. Aluminium connection head DIN. Cable gland M20x1.5mm included. Calibration K,T,J,E,N,U or L. Single or duplex.

Working Principle of Thermocouples

To have a full understanding of how a thermocouple works, it’s important to know what a thermocouple is. A Thermocouple is a type of temperature sensor which is made up of two wires of dissimilar metals. It measures temperature using the Seebeck effect. The Seebeck effect can be elaborated as the generation of differential voltage due to the difference in electrical conductivity of two different materials. Named after French scientist, Thomas Johan Seebeck, who confirmed if two dissimilar metals are joined and heated, the difference in the temperature rise of these two metals gives rise to electromotive force (EMF). The same concept is reversed in the application of thermocouples.

As the electric current is passed through two welded dissimilar metals, the voltage difference occurs, which is reverse projected to calculate the temperature difference. As, the electric current passes through a junction, due to limitations in conductivity and resistance of the metals, a rise in temperature takes place. Both the materials heat up at different temperatures and the difference in conductivity gives two different voltages for two different metals.

Types of Thermocouples

There are many types of thermocouples, each with its own unique characteristics in terms of temperature range, durability, vibration resistance, chemical resistance, and application compatibility. Below are the types of thermocouples, their individual composition, and temperature range:

Thermocouple Color Codes

Each type of thermocouple has multiple colors associated with it. Standard grade and extension grade wire have their own respective colors, while the positive and negative leads also have associated colors. The following chart includes thermocouple color codes by country:

Applications

Thermocouples are used in a wide range of industries, and Dpstar have an information guide to help you determine the most suitable product for your processes. The following details are a brief introduction to the types and uses of thermocouples.

• Type B: Used extensively in the steel and iron industry to monitor temperatures and chemistry throughout the steel-making process.
• Type C: Widely used in space vehicles, nuclear reactors, industrial heating, or wherever extremely high temperatures may be present. Also used in high-pressure research. Well suited for vacuum furnaces at extremely high temperatures.
• Type E: Used in sub-zero, oxidising, or inert applications. Ideal for cryogenic, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications where critical measurements are required in small increments.
• Type J: Recommended for vacuum, inert, and reducing atmospheres. The thermocouple can be used exposed or unexposed.
• Type K: Used for measurements in many different types of environments such as water, mild chemical solutions, gases, and dry area. Found in engines, oil heaters, and boilers. Used as thermometers in hospitals and the food industry.
• Type N: Has outstanding thermoelectric stability. Can be used in vacuum or controlled atmospheres. Developed to replace type K in nuclear applications.
• Type R and Type S: Heat treating and control sensors, semiconductor industry, glass manufacturing, ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Type T: Used in food monitoring and environmental applications.

Thermocouples play an important role in industrial applications because:

• Small size, fast response
• Simple
• It can be used for a very wide range of temperatures
• Resists shocks and vibrations
• Point sensing capacity

Consider the following parameters before purchasing the industrial thermocouples:

• Temperature range
• Accuracy
• Life expectancy
• Cost
• Operating environment
• Thermocouple protection
• Accuracy required
• Thermocouple wire size
• Abrasion and vibration resistance