Calibrating a thermocouple HELP

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This discussion focuses on the calibration of thermocouples, specifically addressing the procedure required when excess temperature is involved. Key questions include understanding the thermometric properties of thermocouples, their setup, and the calibration process itself. Participants emphasize the importance of foundational knowledge about thermocouples and encourage research into their operational principles. The dialogue highlights the necessity of grasping these concepts to effectively calibrate a thermocouple system.

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  • Understanding of thermocouple principles and operation
  • Knowledge of thermometric properties and their relation to temperature changes
  • Familiarity with thermocouple setup and measurement techniques
  • Basic concepts of calibration processes in measurement systems
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  • Research the specific types of thermocouples and their applications
  • Learn about the thermometric properties of thermocouples
  • Study the calibration procedures for thermocouple systems
  • Explore the effects of temperature on metal thickness in thermocouples
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Students in physics or engineering, technicians working with temperature measurement systems, and anyone involved in the calibration of thermocouples will benefit from this discussion.

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Calibrating a thermocouple HELP!

Homework Statement


I have to describe a procedure on calibrating a thermocouple system if excess temperature were required in degrees Celsius

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I was not sure really sure on how to calibrate the system so i have no idea what do in the case of excess temperature
 
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increasing the thickness of the metals, would do the work.

Welcome to Physics Forums Joyana32!
 


thanks that's a start but is there any steps i should follow
 


what steps are you talking about? how to increase the thickness?
 


Joyana ,firstly I assume you know the answers to these questions.
1.What is a thermocouple?
2.What is the thermometric property of a thermocouple in other words what changes as the temperature changes?
3.How are thermocouples set up and used and how is the thermometric property measured?
4.What is meant by "calibrating a thermocouple system"?
If you don't know the answers then do some research.If you get stuck on anything then report back here showing that you have made an attempt at a solution.
 

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