1. Process Variables, Elements and Instruments–Temperature, Test Review - Agenda
Activity
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1. Agenda 5
2 .Learning Objectives
3. Homework Collection/Review 10
4. Introduction to Temperature/Terms 40
BREAK
5. Temperature Sensing/Measurement Instruments 50
6. Test Review
7 .Summary and Wrap-Up
8. Additional Activities
9. Lab Activity
Instrumentation I - Session 3

2. Session 3 – Objectives (page 1)
1. Define temperature.
2. Describe the effect heat energy has on the movement of molecules.
3. Define terms associated with temperature and temperature instruments:
differential temperature
Fahrenheit
Celsius/Centigrade
Rankine
Kelvin.
4. Identify the following for Celsius and Fahrenheit:
boiling/freezing points for H2O
minimum/maximum water temperature at sea level.
Instrumentation I - Session 3

3. Session 3 – Objectives (page 2)
5. Identify common types of temperature sensing/measurement devices used in the process industry:
thermowell
thermometer
bimetallic strip.
resistance temperature detector (RTD)
thermocouple
temperature gauge
6. Describe the purpose and operation of various temperature sensing/measurement devices used in the process industry.
7. Given a standard calculator and conversion formulas, complete Fahrenheit and Celsius conversions.
Instrumentation I - Session 3

4. Temperature and Heat
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5. Temperature Measurement
Differential (delta) temperature
Fahrenheit
Celsius/Centigrade
Rankine
Kelvin
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6. Thermowell
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7. Thermometer
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8. Bimetallic Strip
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9. Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
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10. Thermocouple
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11. Temperature Gauge
Instrumentation I - Session 3