The July Technology Evening was hosted by Endress+Hauser, with Chris Gimson who presented on how to order a temperature measurement probe.
Eric Carter (right) presents Chris Gimson with the SAIMC certificate.
Many methods have been developed for measuring temperature. Most of these rely on measuring some physical property of a working material that varies with temperature. There are many devices that are used to measure temperature such as thermocouples, thermistors and resistance temperature detectors. Non-contact temperature devices are pyrometers and Langmuir probes for electron temperature measurement of plasma.
Chris limited his presentation to the process industry and took us through some practical aspects behind the selection of temperature measurement probes. Despite temperature being one of the most measured process parameters, it is seen and treated as a commodity product where price is the driver.
Even in the case of critical measurements, inadequate spares are often held by the user. Breakdowns become critical and then delivery is the driver. Purchase is left to the procurement department who do not have the technical competence to help a supplier by clarifying the requirements. Inadequate or incorrect specifications also hamper correct supply. The result is that often temperature sensors are quoted and supplied without any real reference to their application leading to incorrect supply and reliability issues. Often any corrections made post order are not updated in the user specifications and so the problem is repeated next time.
Topics covered by Chris included general purpose and high performance sensors, compact thermometers; temperature sensor selection, RTD vs. thermocouple, temperature sensor performance, calibration and sensor/transmitter matching for improved accuracy
The branch thanks Chris for his valued and informative presentation.
Digitise what matters and leverage
SAIMC
SAIMC has been invited to partner with technology leaders 4Sight and NextGenOpX for a one-day industry event aimed at unlocking the full value of OT investments in the mining sector.
Read more...SAIMC: From the office of the COO: Ethical and practical use of AI SAIMC
SAIMC
In this day and age, we all have access to AI tools. A lot of people claim that if you are not using AI tools in your daily job today you are falling behind. But would it be ethical to use AI tools to write an article per day and sign my name to it?
Read more...SAIMC: Durban branch SAIMC
SAIMC
The Durban branch of the SAIMC held its July technology meeting at the familiar Premier Splendid Hotel, drawing a strong turnout of industry professionals.
Read more...SAIMC: Johannesburg branch SAIMC
SAIMC
The SAIMC Johannesburg branch recently hosted the July Technology Evening at the Bryanston Sports Club.
Read more...Digitise what matters and leverage
SAIMC
SAIMC has been invited to partner with technology leaders 4Sight and NextGenOpX for a one-day industry event aimed at unlocking the full value of OT investments in the mining sector.
Read more...Bridging the digital gap in industrial systems SAIMC Supplier Advisory Council
SAIMC
Industrial engineers, digital transformation leaders, and operations managers are invited to an exclusive knowledge-sharing event designed to tackle the complexities of digitising large-scale systems.
Read more...SAIMC Johannesburg branch SAIMC
SAIMC
The SAIMC Johannesburg branch recently hosted the June Technology Evening. The presentation covered HVAC systems through the lens of instrumentation, highlighting how sensor technologies form the backbone of effective monitoring and control, allowing for effective energy efficiency.
Read more...SAIMC Durban branch SAIMC
SAIMC
The SAIMC Durban Branch hosted its latest technology meeting on 4 June.The event drew a strong turnout, highlighting the keen interest in the topic ‘Understanding Level Measurement: Contact vs Non-Contact Methods’.
Read more...SAIMC at KITE 2025
SAIMC
The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (SAIMC) invites you to connect with us at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) from Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 July 2025.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version