Thermocouple

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:temperature
gptkbp:advantage Durability
Low cost
Fast response
Low accuracy
Non-linear output
Susceptible to noise
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Thermistor
gptkb:RTD
Infrared sensor
gptkbp:application Scientific research
Home appliances
Industrial temperature control
gptkbp:canBe Reusable
Expendable
gptkbp:consistsOf Two dissimilar metals
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1821
gptkbp:foundIn Engines
Ovens
Gas furnaces
Kilns
Thermal sensors
gptkbp:generation gptkb:Voltage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thermocouple
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Thomas_Johann_Seebeck
gptkbp:measures Wide temperature range
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Seebeck_effect
gptkbp:output Millivolts
gptkbp:requires Cold junction compensation
Reference junction
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ASTM_E230
gptkb:IEC_60584
gptkbp:symbol TC
gptkbp:type gptkb:Type_J
gptkb:Type_K
gptkb:Type_N
gptkb:Type_B
gptkb:Type_R
gptkb:Type_S
gptkb:Type_E
Type T
gptkbp:usedFor Temperature measurement
gptkbp:usedIn Metallurgy
Automotive industry
HVAC
Medical devices
Aerospace industry
Food processing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cathedral
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4