Technical Papers from the Temperature Measurement Experts...(in .PDF format)
| Paper Title | Revision Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 | How RTD selection criteria impacts accuracy and operating performance. Proper selection should align with the process conditions, expectations, and installation, for lowest lifecycle cost. | |
| Matched Transmitters | Nov 08 | How to improve measurement accuracy by matching the transmitter with a PRT. |
| Part 5, Hysteresis | Sep 08 | This is the fifth installment in a series on error sources that affect the accuracy of industrial PRTs. This paper covers the topic of hysteresis, defines what it means, and gives information on the magnitude of the error and some ways to reduce the error from this source. |
| Aug 08 | The resistance of a Secondary Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer (SSPRT) at the Triple Point of Water (TPW) is one of the most important performance criteria for proper monitoring and use of the thermometer. In this paper, two methods for approximating the TPW resistance measurement using an ice bath and provides a detailed uncertainty analysis to show what level of uncertainty can be achieved. | |
| Approximating the TPW Presentation | Aug 08 | Presentation given to NCSLI at the 2008 Workshop & Symposium in Orlando, FL |
| Part 4, Repeatability | Jul 08 | This is the fourth installment in a series on error sources that affect the accuracy of industrial PRTs. This paper covers the topic of repeatability, defines what it means, and gives information on the magnitude of the error and some ways to reduce the error from this source. |
| Important Installation Considerations | Jul 08 | This paper outlines important issues regarding the installation of a surface mounted temperature sensor. |
| Understanding Calibration Uncertainty | Jun 08 | This guide provides an abbreviated description of the methodology used to calculate the calibration uncertainties that are included on the calibration reports provided by Burns Engineering. |
| Error Sources That Effect PRT Accuracy | Jun 08 | Presentation for Midwest Chapter of NCSLI. |
| Part 1, Interchangeability | Jan 08 | This is the first paper in a series on error sources that affect the accuracy of industrial PRTs. This paper covers the topic of interchangeability, defines what it means, and gives information on the magnitude of the error and some ways to reduce the error from this source. |
| Part 2, Insulation Resistance | Feb 08 | This paper discusses how insulation resistance (IR) affects the accuracy of PRTs. Information is provided on acceptable levels for IR as well as estimating the magnitude of the error due to low IR. Some suggestions are given on how to reduce the likelihood of encountering IR problems. |
| Part 3, Stability | Feb 08 | This paper discusses PRT stability, it defines what it means, gives examples of the magnitude of this error and what can be done to reduce the error from this source. |
| As Found Calibration Data | Dec 07 | This paper discusses why the resistance at the triple point of water (RTPW) is considered the most important piece of information obtained during calibration of a Secondary Standard PRTs, and how the change in the RTPW can be used to estimate changes at other temperatures. |
| Small Diameter Lines | Oct 04 | Different methods for using a PRT to measure the temperature of fluids in lines from .5 to 4 inches are compared. Advantages and disadvantages are given for each method. |
Questions? Contact us anytime at info@burnsengineering.com or submit a contact form.
