Temperature measurement instruments are simple devices that are widely used for temperature measurements in multiple disciplines e. g. industrial applications, environmental applications, etc. It is important for one to comprehend how each of these components works in order to deliver accurate and dependable responses. In this article, the authors focus on some of the basic principles of various temperature measuring instruments.

Working Principles

Thermocouples: The principle of operation of a thermocouple is founded on the Seebeck effect. Whenever the join of any two unlike metals is subjected to heat, there exists a temperature gradient between the join and the cold end causing a potential difference that is proportional to the extent of the heating or cooling. This potential energy is picked up by the instrument and displayed as temperature.

RTDs: A change in the temperature of metals alters their electrical resistance and this has been the principle of the construction of RTDs. A curve is created between the temperature and the resistance of the RTD, and any resultant change is used to determine temperature. This procedure supplies consistent and accurate temperature readings.

Thermistors: In the operation of thermistors, the change in temperature is directly proportional to the change in the resistance of the device. Because thermistors are nonlinear with respect to temperature and resistance, these devices are not used directly, but accompanied with calibration curves or electronic circuits that convert these changes to the correct temperature readings.

Infrared Thermometers: In general, infrared thermometers are designed using lenses that concentrate the infrared radiation in the laser rest on the detectors. The infrared rest on the gauge records how much infrared radiation it receives and changes it to an electrical signal. This signal is however buffered and interpreted to show the temperature dependent on the level of radiation released.

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