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We have observed, where temperature is being measured in bulk material or large volume air or liquid, a single point sensor isn’t effective in representing the thermal characteristics of the entire area of interest.  Installing several discrete sensors can be cumbersome requiring multiple installation points.

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Averaging sensors and Multi-point sensors can serve these applications extremely well.  We have developed a Compendium of Averaging and Multi-Point Sensors and their Applications to provide some insight into these unique measurement situations.

Temperature is a key indicator of bearing health.  For rotating equipment, reliability and predictive maintenance is an imperative to “Up-time”.  This family of Bearing Sensors, available in a variety of configurations or customized to meet your specific application, will provide the confidence required for your processes.

Designs include single or dual RTD, thermocouple, 1/8″ to 1/4″ diameter, straight or bent, and a variety of process fittings.

For more information on this family of sensors - Fact Sheet.

Questions? 

Send a note to INFO(at)burnsengineering.com

YES!   It can be as easy as measuring the resistance in a container of ice water. (you don’t need a Triple Point of Water Cell.)

We have discovered too many times that sensors are installed in systems that experience a combination of temperature cycling, over temp excursions, vibration, high flow rates and /or just left unattended for years.  In many cases this is not a concern based on the requirements of the measurement.  Although, if these influences exists and the expectation is to be confident that the measurement represents the actual process media temperature, periodic verification can ensure that confidence. 

 This paper titled:  Developing a Periodic Performance Verification Program  for Platinum Resistance Thermometers, will help you understand the importance, and provide some guidance on how to establish a verification approach that is right for your application.

Visit the Burns Website Technical Papers page - register/sign-in to access ALL the papers.  This set of papers provides an in-depth study of the source of error,  the cost of measurement error, and how to manage the multiple influences on the measurement.

Our Mission is Your Measurement! 

We believe that any sensor will provide a measurement, although if the influences that exist in the application are not managed or planned for, that measurement may not represent the actual process temperature.

If you would like to discuss your application to ensure measurement confidence in your operation - call or send a note.  Here is our contact information.

The surface mount RTD is used to obtain a temperature measurement on pipes, tanks, or other surfaces.  Installation is accomplished by means of clamps, adhesives, bolts or screws and typically does not require modification of the surface to be measured.  Addition of an insulating blanket over the sensor improves accuracy by shielding it from the ambient temperature.

This Application Note describes a measurement challenge where a surface mounted RTD is an effective choice.

Confident, Accredited and Quick.  

Burns offers NVLAP accredited (Lab Code 200706-0) resistance thermometry calibrations with uncertainties from 25 to 3.4mK over the range of -200°C to 500°C. 

PRT and System Calibrations with fast turn-around to minimize your downtime.

See Our Promise and learn more about our 5 business day guarantee or we take $100 off the cost of the calibration.

This stainless steel connection head (Burns Code 24S), with built-in battery powered LCD indicator, can be located nearly anywhere to provide a highly visible and accurate temperature reading.

Also available in aluminum (22A), or polycarbonate (23P) housings; all three accept either a thermocouple or RTD input, in numerous sensor configurations, and are rated NEMA 4X.  

Utilizing a 3.6V lithium AA size battery, these LCD indicators will operate worry-free for up to 2 years.

The Instruction Manual provides details of this family of LCD indicators including how they work, installation guidelines and programming functions.

Model 15297;  Averaging RTD.

Available in sensitive lengths from 3 to 60 feet, the 15297 averaging RTD measures an average temperature along its entire length.  Commonly used for air temperature measurement in ducts and rooms.  Sheath materials of 316 SS or aluminum allow easy for bending to fit a variety of locations.

Watch for Featured Products from Burns Engineering.  Interesting measurement approaches, tough solutions, non-traditional sensor designs;  all solving temperature measurements with a focus on the application and measurement need first and the sensor selection that best serves the need.

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Next week in Rosemont IL, Jeff, National Sales Manager and Bill, Sr. Applications Engineer and RTDologist will be talking up the importance of the “Measurement” part of Temperature Measurement.

Stop by Booth 722 (floor plan) and see what’s happening.  Try to stump the guys with your most significant temperature measurement challenge. 

Or ask about the Miniature Tranmitter; function that fits anywhere.

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The conference has a great line-up of sessions - view the Conference-at-a-Glance.

Burns is proud of the Engineering work that we do to support our customers success! 

Give an Engineer in your life a pat on the back for their contribution to a better, safer and cleaner world.

 As part of National Engineers Week there are several event taking place around the country - World.  Here are a few links…

>  ASME eWeek events

>  2012 eWeek Video

>  Engineers Week Foundation