thermocouple
Bimetallic heat detector
A thermocouple is a device that measures temperature by generating a small electrical voltage where two different metal wires join.
The voltage changes predictably with temperature, making thermocouples useful in industrial settings, scientific instruments, and appliances: The furnace uses a thermocouple to monitor heat levels.
Thorough examination or tool
- thermometryMeasuring heat levels
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
readout · signal · millivolt · compensation · linearization · range · drift · tolerance
Point where things meet
- electromotiveProducing electrical potential difference
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- gradientRate of change across space
- bimetallicHaving two metals
Energy form converter
- sensorInput-detecting device
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- controllerDevice directing a system
meter · datalogger · connector · sheath · feedthrough · terminal · isothermal
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- engineMachine producing motion
exhaust · HVAC · industrial · metallurgy · glassmaking · ceramics · combustion · welding
Temperature-dependent resistor
probe
Thorough examination or tool
- thermometryMeasuring heat levels
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
precision · readout · signal · millivolt · compensation · linearization · range · drift · tolerance · reference
junction
Point where things meet
- electromotiveProducing electrical potential difference
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- gradientRate of change across space
transducer
Energy form converter
- sensorInput-detecting device
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
controller · meter · datalogger · connector · sheath · feedthrough · terminal · isothermal
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
engine · exhaust · HVAC · industrial · metallurgy · glassmaking · ceramics · combustion · welding · soldering
thermistor
Temperature-dependent resistor
- Heat & Temperaturedegree, Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin, fever
- heatheat transfer, heatwave, radiation, convection, insulators
- lab equipmentmicroscope, microscopes, beaker, beakers, test tube
- sensorsbiosensors, pressure sensors, heat sensor, ammeter, motion sensor
- thermo- wordsthermos, thermophile, thermolysis, thermosphere, thermonuclear
- automation partsPLC, servo motor, actuator, encoder, VFD
thermocouplemercury thermometer
Temperature gauge using liquid metal
RTD · thermistor · infrared thermometer · pyrometer · digital thermometer
thermocoupleheater
Device producing warmth
heating element · cooler · heat pump · furnace · air conditioner