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Different Temperature Measuring Devices

Thermometers, thermocouples, and bimetallic devices are common temperature measuring devices that use liquid expansion, changes in voltage, and expansion of different metals respectively. Different sensors are suitable for different temperature ranges and applications depending on their precision and how they can be integrated into a system. These include change-of-state, resistive, and infrared non-contact sensors.

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Different Temperature Measuring Devices

Thermometers, thermocouples, and bimetallic devices are common temperature measuring devices that use liquid expansion, changes in voltage, and expansion of different metals respectively. Different sensors are suitable for different temperature ranges and applications depending on their precision and how they can be integrated into a system. These include change-of-state, resistive, and infrared non-contact sensors.

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DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

1. Thermometer

Thermometers are well-known liquid expansion devices also used for


temperature measurement. Generally speaking, they come in two main
classifications: the mercury type and the organic, usually red, liquid type. The
distinction between the two is notable, because mercury devices have certain
limitations when it comes to how they can be safely transported or shipped.

2. Thermocouples

Thermocouples are voltage instruments that use a change in voltage to


indicate the measurement of temperature. The thermocouple's output voltage
increases with temperature, though not always linearly. The thermocouple is
often enclosed in a ceramic or metal shield that shields it from exposure to
various conditions.
3. Bimetallic Devices

Bimetallic devices benefit from metals' tendency to expand when


heated. Two metals are joined together and mechanically connected to a
pointer in these thermometers. The bimetallic strip will expand more than
the other side when heated. The temperature reading is also indicated when
correctly geared to a pointer.

4. Silicon Diode

The conductivity of the diode increases linearly in the low cryogenic


areas, making them essentially linear devices. Whatever sensor you use, it
probably won't be working by itself. The selection of the sensor will rely on
how it will be integrated into a system because the majority of sensor
options overlap in temperature range and precision.
5. Change-of-State Sensors

A change in a material's condition caused by a change in temperature,


such as the transition from ice to water to steam, is precisely what change-
of- state temperature sensors measure. Devices of this type might be
purchased in the form of labels, pellets, crayons, or lacquers.
6. Resistive Temperature Measuring Devices

Devices for measuring resistance temperature are electrical as well.


They take advantage of another property of matter that changes with
temperature - its resistance - as opposed to the thermocouple's use of a
voltage. At OMEGA Engineering, Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, we work
with thermistors and metallic resistive temperature devices (RTDs), both of
which are forms of resistive devices.

7. Infrared Sensors

Non-contact sensors include infrared ones. As an illustration, if you


hold a common infrared sensor up to the front of your desk without making
physical contact, the sensor will radiate information about the desk's
temperature, which is most likely 68°F at standard room temperature. Ice
water will register slightly below zero degrees Celsius in a non-contact
measurement due to evaporation, which slightly lowers the expected
temperature result.

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