Measurements of Thickness using Beta Gauge

Measurements of Thickness using Beta Gauge: Beta Gauge - A common and characteristic feature of a radioactive element is that they disintegrate spontaneously to produce fresh radioactive elements called daughter…

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Thermocouple Connection

Thermocouple Connection: One of the most commonly used methods of measurement of moderately high temperature is the thermocouple effect. When a pair of wires made up of different metals is…

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Platinum Resistance Thermometer

Platinum Resistance Thermometer: Platinum Resistance Thermometer - The resistance of a conductor changes when its temperature is changed. This property is used for measurement of temperature. The Resistance Thermometer uses…

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Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD): Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) commonly use platinum, nickel or any resistance wire whose resistance varies with temperature and which has a high intrinsic accuracy. They are…

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Working Principle of Piezoelectric Transducer

Working Principle of Piezoelectric Transducer: A symmetrical crystalline materials such as Quartz, Rochelle salt and Barium titanate produce an emf when they are placed under stress. This property is used…

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Capacitive Pressure Transducer Working Principle

Capacitive Pressure Transducer Working Principle: Capacitive Pressure Transducer Working Principle - A linear change in capacitance with changes in the physical position of the moving element may be used to…

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Thermistor Working Principle

Thermistor Working Principle: Thermistor Working Principle - The electrical resistance of most materials changes with temperature. By selecting materials that are very temperature sensitive, devices that are useful in temperature…

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Resistance Thermometer Working Principle

Resistance Thermometer Working Principle: The resistance of a conductor changes when its temperature is changed. This property is utilized for the measurement of temperature. The Resistance Thermometer working principle is…

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