Temperature Sensor Training
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The course was written by
John Michael Pierobon
, who has an advanced engineering degree from Purdue University. John Michael has taught hundreds of technical courses throughout the world, and speaks several languages fluently.
Go to the outline of:
Introduction
Temperature
Terminology
Thermocouples
Thermistors
Resistance Temperature Detectors
Implementation
Conclusion
Chapter 0
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
Intended Audience
Course Structure
Course Content
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Chapter 1
Temperature
What Is Temperature
Temperature Is Difficult To Measure
Ways To Measure Temperature
Mercury Thermometer
Metal Coil Thermometer
Measuring Infrared Radiation
Better Ways To Measure Temperature
Importance Of Temperature
Sensor
Types Of Temperature Sensors
Contact Sensors
Thermostat
Bi-Metallic Thermostat
Why Humans Need Temperature Sensors
Why should I worry about temperature?
Why Computers Need Temperature Sensors
Applications Using Temperature Sensors
More Applications Using Temperature Sensors
Chapter 1 Review Questions
Chapter 1 Review
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Chapter 2
Terminology
Electromotive Force
Seebeck Effect
Temperature Coefficient Of Resistance
Resistance Versus Temperature
Stability
Aging
Drift
Linearity
Curie Temperature
Self Heating Value
Sensitivity
Interchangeability And Accuracy
Calibration Point
Chapter 2 Review Questions
Chapter 2 Review
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Chapter 3
Thermocouples
Thermocouple Origin
Thermocouple
Components For Measuring
Millivoltmeter
Thermocouple Usage
Thermocouple Advantages
Thermocouple Limitations
Cold Junction Compensation
Cold Junction Compensation Diagram
Other Problems With Using Thermocouples
Connection Problems
Lead Resistance
Decalibration
Noise
Common Mode Voltage
Thermal Shunting
Green Rot
Thermocouple Standards
Thermocouple Alloys
Most Common Thermocouple Alloys
Alumel
Chromel
Other Chromel Alloys
Chromel A is an alloy containing 80% of nickel and 20% chromium (by weight).
Chromel C is an alloy consisting of 60% nickel, 16% chromium, and 24% iron.
Constantan
Nicrosil
Nisil
Thermocouple Selection Factors
Thermocouple Types
Most Common Thermocouple Types
Type E
Type J
Type K
Type T
Platinum Based Thermocouples
Type B
Type R
Type S
Other Thermocouple Types
Type N
Type C
Type M
Thermocouple Extension Cable Color Codes
Thermocouple Protection
Sheathed Thermocouple Probes
Thermocouple Review Questions
Thermocouples Chapter Review
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Chapter 4
Thermistors
Thermistor
Thermistor is a portmanteau of thermal and resistor.
Thermistor Advantages
Thermistor Elements
Thermistor Shapes
Thermistor Types
Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor
Inrush Current Limiter
NTC Thermistor Selection Criteria
Positive Temperature Coefficient Thermistor
Silistor
Silistor Applications
Switching PTC Thermistors
More On Switching PTC Thermistors
Even More On Switching PTC Thermistors
Thermistor Terminology
Dissipation Constant
Maximum Rated Current
Maximum Rated Voltage
Thermal Time Constant
Factors Affecting Thermal Time Constant
Zero Power Resistance
Thermistor Review Questions
Thermistors Chapter Review
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Chapter 5
Resistance Temperature Detectors
Resistance Temperature Detector
Resistance Temperature Detector Advantages
Resistance Temperature Detector Materials
Platinum
Callendar-Van Dusen Equation
Comparing RTD Element Materials
RTD Construction And Packaging
Resistance Temperature Detector Types
Thin Film Elements
Advantages Of Thin Film Elements
Hollow Wound Elements
Coil-In-Bore Elements
Glass-On-Ceramic Elements
Strain-Free Elements
Averaging Elements
Thermal Ribbon Elements
Comparing RTD Element Construction
Resistance Temperature Detector Configurations
Two-Wire Configuration
Three-Wire Configuration
Four-Wire Configuration
Resistance Temperature Detector Errors
Reducing RTD Errors
Chapter 5 Review Questions
Chapter 5 Review
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Chapter 6
Implementation
Selecting A Temperature Sensor
Packaging
Packaging Example
Temperature Sensors And Their Properties
An Example
Thermowell
Thermowell Functionality
Thermowell Design Considerations
Thermowell Materials
Temperature Transmitter
Measuring Temperature In Moving Fluids
Measuring Surface Temperature
Protecting Electrical Motors
Bearing Sensors
Implementation Review Questions
Implementation Chapter Review
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Chapter 7
Conclusion
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