Thermocouples and RTDs
This one-hour video, "Temperature measurement basics," shows how temperature is measured with thermocouples and platinum resistance thermometers, and includes a practical look at how they work and how to identify each type.
RTDology
www.burnsengineering.com
Q&A on installation
This online article, "Prevent pressure transmitter problems" by Greg McMillan, is part of his monthly Control Talk series in Control, and includes DP and PT installation advice from Daniel Warren of D.M.W. Instrumentation and Consulting Services Ltd. and Hunter Vegas of Wunderlich-Malec. They also cover measurement of gases, liquids and steam lines, piping and sloping issues, transmitter calibration requirements, skid issues and examples.
Control
www.controlglobal.com
Measurement for engineers
This online publication, "The Engineer’s Guide to Industrial Temperature Measurement," explores recommendations, pitfalls and tradeoffs for various temperature measurement systems. It shows how to select among sensor and signal conditioner alternatives, and covers design of high-reliability systems.
Emerson
www.emerson.com
Pressure measurement 101
This one-hour video, "Pressure measurement basics" by Lou DiNapoli, application engineer at Siemens, covers definitions, essential concepts, transmitter types, installation considerations, application situations and other issues.
Gilson Engineering
www.gilsoneng.com
Sensing and control online
This online article, "Temperature controllers," covers definitions, principles, characteristics, configuration, control methods and sensors.
Omron Industrial Automation
www.omron.com
Pressure types and devices
This 19-minute video, "Pressure and pressure measurement" by Jim Pytel of Big Bad Tech, covers atmospheric, vacuum, differential, head and gauge pressure, and examines devices including the Bourdon tube, spring-loaded piston gauge, pressure switch, and pressure sensors or transducers.
Big Bad Tech
www.patreon.com/bigbadtech
Temperature handbook
This online publication, "Temperature controller basics handbook" from Danaher Industrial Controls Group includes common applications and uses, parts, functions, features, types and characteristics.
Instrumart
www.instrumart.com
History and references
This 49-page white paper, "Temperature measurement" from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, covers the history of industrial temperature measurement, basic devices and controls, probes, packaging, resistance temperature detectors (RTD), thermopiles, themocouples, camera field devices, control outputs and networking. It also gathers useful data sheets and reference charts.
Missouri S&T
web.mst.edu
Webpage on controllers
This classic webpage, "Temperature controllers," includes FAQs and advice on evaluating and selecting the right temperature controller, provides an introduction to numerous temperature control concepts, technologies and products, and has links to many related resources.
Omega Engineering
www.omega.com
State of technology report
This compilation of articles, "2021 State of Technology Report: Temperature and Pressure Measurement, Part II" by the editors of Control, covers preventing pressure transmitter problems, redefining temperature and calibration processes by a major brewer, how to size and select pressure relief valves, and even controlling global warming.
Control
www.controlglobal.com
