type K thermocouple

Accuracy and Response Times for Thermocouples, Thermowells and Other Temperature Instruments for Syngas Plants

07/05/2018 | Robert Torgerson | Know-how

Each temperature measurement system on the market has its particular features and limitations. When deciding which ones to use in syngas plant reactors, it is important to take into account the response times, accuracy, and other specifications of thermocouples, …

Grain Growth in Type K Thermocouples: Some Causes and Solutions

05/31/2018 | Robert Torgerson | Temperature

Extremely high temperatures over time lead to grain growth in type K thermocouples, which can cause metal separation and thermocouple failure. Fortunately, good solutions exist for minimizing the effect of grain growth. Grain growth is a common cause of failure in …

How Green Rot Affects Type K Thermocouples

05/29/2018 | Adam DeLancey | Temperature

Reducing Grain Growth in High Temperature Situations

Green rot is most pronounced when type K thermocouples are exposed to temperatures between approximately 800°C and 1,260°C (1,472°F to 2,300°F) and when there’s a low concentration of oxygen. This problem causes negative drifts, inaccurate measurements, and even …