Two wake frequency calculators – a pared-down one and a full version – are free, easy-to-use online tools for determining the diameters, length, thickness, and material of a thermowell. Thermowells are important accessories that shield sensitive temperature …
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Where should I install my thermowell? A guide for best practices
| Adam DeLancey | Know-how, TemperatureWhen installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media. Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting …
Instruments for Electrical Temperature Measurement: How to Choose the Right One (Part 1)
| Adam DeLancey | Know-howIn this two-part series, learn the seven factors to consider when choosing an industrial thermometer for your process's measuring points. The majority of measuring points in a process are used for monitoring temperature. Nowadays, these measuring points tend to …
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 …
Pumping Systems in Power Plants: How to Maximize Industrial Pumps’ Longevity and Efficiency
| Ravi Jethra | ApplicationsPumping systems in a power plant use a significant percentage of a facility's energy. To save money, improve efficiency, and prolong the machines' lifetime, a power station should constantly monitor the flow, pressure, and temperature in industrial pumping systems. …