Temperature Sensing Reference Materials

Description: The manufacture of turbine blades is one of the most technically demanding processes in industrial production. The blades are investment cast from nickel-based superalloys and built around ceramic ...

Description: A thermistor is a type of temperature sensor that exhibits a change in electrical resistance with a temperature change. The word "thermistor" is a combination of "thermal" and "resistor," which ...

Description: Thermostats are devices that control the temperature of a building or other space. They are typically used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maintain a comfortable and ...

Description: Temperature sensors are electronic devices designed to measure and monitor temperature variations in various environments and systems. They are widely used in a range of industries, including ...

Description: One of the biggest challenges in furnace measurement, whether in reformers, crackers, or fired heaters, is deciding which wavelength is best suited to the application. ...

Description: Heat treatment is essential for the targeted influencing of important material and surface properties, such as softening a part, hardening its surface, or annealing stresses. ...

Description: Temperature monitoring solutions can help in the transition to more sustainable methods of steelmaking, supporting decarbonisation in a number of ways. ...

Description: There are two main forging processes used in industry: drop forging and press forging. Accurate temperature monitoring is vital in both scenarios. In this guide, we take a closer look at the ...

Description: Forging is one of those processes where experience, material behaviour and temperature all come together at the same moment. ...

Description: Accurate temperature measurement inside a furnace is never just about pointing an instrument and taking a reading. In real operating environments, surfaces change, backgrounds vary and conditions are ...

Description: Avoid compromising the blown film extrusion process. This critical stage of upstream production defines the composition of plastic film, whether you're making a sturdy shopping bag or a crystal-clear ...

Description: As the steel, metals and glass industries accelerate towards decarbonisation, the hybrid furnace is emerging as a critical technology. ...

Description: Optical fibre preforms are the starting material for manufacturing optical fibres. ...

Description: Let's face it, monitoring what's going on inside a furnace that's running at over 1000°C isn't exactly a walk in the park. ...

Description: While oxy-gas combustion improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, achieving accurate in-situ thermal monitoring still remains a key challenge. ...

Description: In the demanding world of copper smelting, even incremental improvements in metal recovery translate to substantial gains in profitability and resource efficiency. The challenge lies in accurately ...

Description: This manual provides basic ordering information and specifications for Universal Input Temperature Transmitter, Model HPT, Conax P/N 318548-xxx. ...

Description: The steel industry is responsible for approximately 7% of global manmade CO2 emissions. Finding a way to meet ongoing demands for the quantity and quality of steel required, while reducing and ...

Description: In aluminium extrusion, precision is not just a goal it is a necessity. From heating billets to quenching finished profiles, every stage of the process depends on accurate temperature control. ...

Description: A regional food enterprise headquartered in the northeastern United States partnered with ifm to modernize its instrumentation and cold storage monitoring systems ...

Description: LAND® has facilitated the adoption of the optimal high-resolution thermal imaging solution for a Spanish refinery's steam methane reformer furnace ...

Description: Temperature is the most widely measured variable in the world, and humans have been doing it for hundreds of years using various methods. But measuring temperature isn’t always the most ...

Description: When measuring temperature with a traditional thermocouple or RTD, the measurement point can be quite a distance away from the control system where the signal needs to go for monitoring and control. ...

Description: Thermocouples are used to measure temperature in almost everything you can think of. From the engine in your car to the thermostat in your house, thermocouples help us monitor and control temperature ...

Description: This paper describes the features of a special family of high performance thermocouples, which can measure these transient temperatures with millisecond response times and under the most severe ...

Description: Used every day by most processors, thermocouples tend to be taken for granted. Many processors don't know the range of types available or how to make the optimum selection for the job. Here's one ...

Description: LAND® SELECTED BY LARGE ETHYLENE PRODUCER TO INSTALL HIGH DEFINITION THERMAL IMAGERS ON STEAM CRACKERS ...

Description: DEMONSTRATING THE BENEFITS OF HIGH-RESOLUTION THERMAL IMAGING FOR STEAM METHANE REFORMER TEMPERATURE MONITORING ...

Description: The challenges facing glass manufacturers are multifaceted, from energy efficiency and emissions reduction to ensuring consistent product quality. LAND's technology plays a vital role in addressing ...

Description: As someone who is deeply involved in helping the petrochemical industry improve both safety and production yield, I know how crucial it is to optimise steam cracker furnaces. ...

Description: Motor overheating is a common issue that can lead to significant equipment damage and downtime if not addressed promptly. It is caused by various factors that impact the motor's mechanical, ...

Description: Discover key protection methods-thermal relays, sensors, and electronic controls-to extend motor life and ensure safety. ...

Description: All contact type of temperature sensors such as thermocouples, RTD's, thermistors, bi-metallic thermometers, etc. are subject to an error we call the “STEM EFFECT' (SE). When a probe is immersed ...

Description: From ventilators to home therapy, discover how oxygen sensors ensure accurate oxygen delivery for patient safety and effective treatment. ...

Description: Thermal protectors are vital components in the motor industry, playing a key role in ensuring the longevity, safety, and efficiency of various types of motors. These protectors are designed to monitor ...

Description: This article explains the basics of how a thermocouple works, and provides historical background on temperature measurement in general. ...

Description: The Role of Steam Cracker Furnaces ...

Description: Heat treatment is essential for the targeted influencing of important material and surface properties, for example to soften a part, to harden its surface or to anneal stresses. ...

Description: Temperature sensors are indispensable in many technical applications in order to obtain exact information about the temperature of a system. They play a decisive role in areas like climate technology, ...

Description: Reliable overheating protection for reactors and transformers in photovoltaic inverters, enhancing system safety, stability, and longevity. ...

Description: Thermal protector for water pump motors, automatically cuts off the power when the motor temperature becomes too high, preventing overheating and damage to the pump motor. ...

Description: Resistance temperature detectors, or RTDs, are known for their accuracy and dependability in temperature measurements. RTDs are essential in many areas where accurate temperature measurement is ...

Description: Finding the perfect resistor is all about balance-between tech specs, application demands, and cost. The secret? A well-crafted data sheet. Read our latest white paper to help guide you through every ...

Description: Mold Temperature and Heat Flux Measurements During the Production of Glass Containers. ...

Description: Troubleshooting Thermocouple Failures in High-Temperature Applications ...

Description: A thermal protector for a motor is a safety device designed to prevent overheating and potential damage to the motor. ...

Description: Nanmac Corporation manufactures a set of thermocouple temperature sensors which have been developed to measure heat fluxes arriving at divertor surfaces in the Alcator C-Mod tokamak - a magnetic ...

Description: Believe it or not, the recent pandemic turned out to be an effective tool in the fight against climate change. Apparently, a number of scientists with time on their hands decided to solve the problem ...

Description: Steel plants face several challenges during the tapping process. Traditional tapping methods expose operators to hazardous environments, while ensuring consistent steel quality and reducing slag ...

Description: The NIR-B-2K, AMETEK Land’s high-definition thermal imaging system, has been selected by one the world’s largest ethylene producers for installation on multiple liquid-feed cracker ...

Description: Biomass boilers are designed to generate heat or electricity by burning organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, or organic waste. They serve as a renewable energy source, utilising ...

Description: WHY IS BOILER OPTIMISATION IMPORTANT? ...

Description: Many industrial processes involve flammable or explosive materials. These include the oil and gas, chemicals, coal and metals industries. ...

Description: The temperature on the inside of furnaces and ovens are commonly monitored and controlled by thermocouples inserted into the heated chamber. The one common feature of all furnaces is the fact that ...

Description: The temperatures produced by the various components in the propulsion system of rockets and missiles determine the performance of the rocket. Since these temperatures occur very rapidly and under ...

Description: Leading Cause of Error in Temperature Measurement ...

Description: The automotive industry is currently undergoing a transformation. Electromobility is gaining in importance in all vehicle sectors – from passenger cars to commercial vehicles and passenger ...

Description: This manual provides instructions on setup and use of Conax PC Programmable Transmitters, Models PTH-400 and PDT-400. ...

Description: This manual provides basic ordering information and specifications for Universal Input Temperature Transmitter, Model HPTI, Conax P/N 318549-xxx. ...

Description: Temperature is a hot topic in the electronics industry (pun intended). In extreme temperature environments, you might get melting or cracking in your plastic housings. But even before that point is ...

Description: AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry, has provided Lada Foundry with its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometer. This ergonomic ...

Description: AMETEK Land’s thermal imagers are used to safely monitor the process of extracting platinum and nickel from its ore, using non-contact infra-red temperature measurement. Our solutions provide ...

Description: Put the pasta dough in hot water, let it boil, rinse and you're done. Just as everyone knows it from home, the spaetzle cooker from staedler also does it, but in industrial dimensions and precisely ...

Description: In the realm of furnace thermal imaging, utilising NIR-B-2K and IMAGEPro Glass serves as an excellent starting point to minimise energy consumption, reduce emissions, and optimise combustion in fired ...

Description: It is often said that the three most important factors in producing a high-quality extrusion are temperature, temperature and temperature. The temperature of the billet (sometimes called a log), the ...

Description: A steam methane reformer (SMR) operates near material temperature and pressure design limits, creating significant reliability challenges creep rupture and cracks caused by high pressures, temperature ...

Description: In automated foundry tapping processes, the temperature of liquid metals (steel/iron) is typically measured by sporadically dipping thermocouples into a tapping ladle. This is a dangerous process and ...

Description: Thermal cameras have become a standard and highly valued tool for the continuous, automated monitoring of critical assets, including flares and gasifiers or other high-temperature surfaces. The ...

Description: AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industries, has provided Hundhausen Casting GmbH with an advanced solution for liquid metal in foundry ...

Description: AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry,has supplied its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometers to high-quality metal products ...

Description: AMETEK Land, the leading specialist in infrared non-contact temperature measurements for global industry, has supplied its Cyclops 055L handheld portable pyrometer to engineering components ...

Description: The measurement of temperatures in the aluminium industry is of utmost importance for various compelling reasons: ...

Description: AMETEK Land's new SPOT+ pyrometer features a wide range of communications interfaces, including EtherNet/IP REST API and Modbus TCP/IP. This blog will describe the functions of the EtherNet/IP ...

Description: Historically, float glass furnaces relied on visual cameras placed on both the left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS) of the charging area to observe batch pile coverage and determine the ...

Description: AMETEK Land has extensive experience in providing temperature measurement solutions for the aluminium industry, including special applications. In this application note, we outline the range of ...

Description: Thermal imaging is already revolutionising the way we inspect and monitor industrial processes, especially high temperature furnaces/fired heaters, where a small temperature excursion can have a big ...

Description: In the intricate world of steelmaking, even the tiniest details can make a colossal difference. One such detail that might not grab the headlines but profoundly impacts safety and efficiency is the ...

Description: Rotary kilns play a pivotal role in various industries, including cement, lime production, iron ore pelletisation, waste incineration, and more. These cylindrical furnaces, lined with refractory ...

Description: The AMETEK Land 4500 MkIII must be configured for the precise pathlength of the place where it will be installed. This blog explains why this is important, and what the various pathlength terms mean. ...

Description: The challenges of building new nuclear generating capacity. ...

Description: Energy trilemma: low carbon, available and affordable ...

Description: To address the question of when shutters are needed, we need to consider the consequences of a loss of purge air and what happens when the instrument is opened for maintenance. ...

Description: Heat treatment is a widely used process to enhance the material properties, primarily of steel, such as hardness and deformability. ...

Description: The benefits of using an NIR-B-2K thermal imager for accurate real-time temperature measurement in a glass melt tank or furnace can be explained through four core pillars: ...

Description: Among the most pressing issues for the global steel industry is the need to reduce its environmental footprint. With air pollution control regulations becoming stricter worldwide, steel producers are ...

Description: The challenge is real when it comes to using two thermal imaging NIR-B-2K cameras on a container glass furnace. One camera cannot see everything! Ideally, having two thermal NIR borescopes, one at ...

Description: The Gold Cup pyrometer by AMETEK Land is a widely used reference instrument for measuring tube wall temperatures in industrial applications, especially in the refining and petrochemical industry. ...

Description: In the realm of industrial measurement and control processes, the utilisation of thermal imaging cameras and systems has been on the rise. These advanced devices offer high-resolution thermal images, ...

Description: Integrating new measuring technology, such as devices and systems for non-contact temperature measurement in industrial processes, requires careful consideration of the instruments and systems ...

Description: Temperature measurements across the cement manufacturing process are essential to support process efficiency and cement product quality, and accurate knowledge of the kiln shell temperature is ...

Description: Slightly provocative title, I admit, but I have noticed an increase in the number of requests recently to replace skin thermocouples on high-temperature fired heaters with alternative technology. This ...

Description: How do I achieve optimal temperature control? ...

Description: Here we are going to explain what the benefits are of combining thermal surveys with the transportable NIR-B-2K (Near-Infrared Borescope) and Lancom 4 gas analyser. ...

Description: Digital transformation is a frequently used term, and it describes the digital and intelligent networking and monitoring of industrial machines and process flows with the use of modern interface and ...

Description: Monitoring the performance of a steam methane reformer (SMR) is a crucial process in the ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and steel industries. ...

Description: Dual Sensor Technology allows an analyzer employing electrochemical sensors to achieve high levels of accuracy and reliability by ensuring the sensors have time to recover from exposure to any ...

Description: Accurate temperature measurements is essential during the processing stages of liquid steel to ensure high product quality and optimise process efficiency. ...

Description: Accurate temperature measurements are essential on annealing, galvanizing and coating lines, and on electrical/silicon steel processing lines, to ensure high-product quality and optimise process ...

Description: TP1 series built-in thermal protector is a control device that is electrically insulated and sensitive to temperature and current. It has the characteristics of small size, fast temperature sensing, ...

Description: Sir William Herschel discovered the relative energy of sunlight by using a prism and passing sunlight through it. The rainbow colours appeared, and he found that the temperature was rising when he ...