Instrument performance problems?

Enclosures protect instrumentation against adverse weather conditions or physical damage, and ensure that instruments operate in the proper temperature ranges. However, enclosures may not always provide sufficient protection against temperature extremes that can affect instrument performance. High t...

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Published in:Control Engineering 2000-09, Vol.47 (10), p.95-98
Main Author: Tallos, Nicholas J
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Cold
Compressed air
Cooling
Design
Enclosures
Heat
Instruments
Process controls
Stainless steel
Temperature
Valves
Vortices
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Summary:Enclosures protect instrumentation against adverse weather conditions or physical damage, and ensure that instruments operate in the proper temperature ranges. However, enclosures may not always provide sufficient protection against temperature extremes that can affect instrument performance. High temperatures can cause some fluids to vaporize, while low temperatures can cause some lines to freeze or some products to thicken - even damaging sensitive equipment. For many instruments, the correct temperature of the instrument and sample will affect measurement accuracy. The best way to solve this problem is to equip enclosures with systems designed to maintain interior temperature within the range specified for optimal instrument performance.
ISSN:0010-8049
2163-4076