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The Ins and Outs of a Thermowell

Jim Cahill

In our previous two blog posts relating to temperature measurement, we looked at an Introduction to Temperature Measurement and The Value of a Temperature Transmitter . This third blog post in this series on temperature measurement will focus on Thermowells. Thermowells are a mainstay in the process industry, but in order to be efficient and reliable, they require very careful calculations and specific designs. Temperature…
- 30 Mar 2023
The Ins and Outs of a Thermowell

Jim Cahill

In our previous two blog posts relating to temperature measurement, we looked at an Introduction to Temperature Measurement and The Value of a Temperature Transmitter . This third blog post in this series on temperature measurement will focus on Thermowells. Thermowells are a mainstay in the process industry, but in order to be efficient and reliable, they require very careful calculations and specific designs. Temperature…
- 30 Mar 2023
The Value of a Temperature Transmitter

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Rosemount Temperature Transmitter portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of most industrial applications. Why Use a Temperature Transmitter? The days of temperature transmitters only utilizing an analog signal are behind us. The evolution of technology, in particular, the microchip, has made it possible to create devices that are not only compact but also digital. No longer does it take a screwdriver…
- 2 Feb 2023
The Value of a Temperature Transmitter

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Rosemount Temperature Transmitter portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of most industrial applications. Why Use a Temperature Transmitter? The days of temperature transmitters only utilizing an analog signal are behind us. The evolution of technology, in particular, the microchip, has made it possible to create devices that are not only compact but also digital. No longer does it take a screwdriver…
- 2 Feb 2023
A Look at the Basics of Temperature Measurement

Jim Cahill

Temperature affects many things in our daily lives, from the foods we cook to the comfort level of our homes and the clothes we select for the weather each day. Temperature also plays an important role in the manufacturing process of many different products, either in refined chemicals or final consumer-ready products. Even the medications we might take require the right temperature throughout the production process.…
- 11 Nov 2022
A Look at the Basics of Temperature Measurement

Jim Cahill

Temperature affects many things in our daily lives, from the foods we cook to the comfort level of our homes and the clothes we select for the weather each day. Temperature also plays an important role in the manufacturing process of many different products, either in refined chemicals or final consumer-ready products. Even the medications we might take require the right temperature throughout the production process…
- 11 Nov 2022
Ideal Temperature Measurement for Ammonia Applications

Jim Cahill

Temperature measurement and monitoring is critical to synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. Growers usually use nitrogen-based fertilizers to supplement the soil and improve crop quality and yields. The United States alone consumes 11.8 million tons of nitrogen-based fertilizers annually. Ammonia (NH 3 ) can be used directly as a fertilizer, or as feedstock to produce other forms of fertilizers such…
- 9 Sep 2022
Ideal Temperature Measurement for Ammonia Applications

Jim Cahill

Temperature measurement and monitoring is critical to synthesize ammonia for nitrogen fertilizer production. Growers usually use nitrogen-based fertilizers to supplement the soil and improve crop quality and yields. The United States alone consumes 11.8 million tons of nitrogen-based fertilizers annually. Ammonia (NH 3 ) can be used directly as a fertilizer, or as feedstock to produce other forms of fertilizers such…
- 9 Sep 2022
Driving Results with Innovative Gas Meter Runs Podcast

Jim Cahill

For natural gas producers, meter runs are the cash registers that measure the volume of gas produced. Accurate and repeatable measurements are critical for business operations and compliance with regulatory bodies and international standards. At the upcoming October 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area, Emerson’s Karl White will be joined by a gas producer in the Western United States…
- 4 Aug 2022
Driving Results with Innovative Gas Meter Runs Podcast

Jim Cahill

For natural gas producers, meter runs are the cash registers that measure the volume of gas produced. Accurate and repeatable measurements are critical for business operations and compliance with regulatory bodies and international standards. At the upcoming October 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area, Emerson’s Karl White will be joined by a gas producer in the Western United States…
- 4 Aug 2022
Enhanced Offerings to the Rosemount Rail Mount Temperature Transmitter Portfolio

Jim Cahill

When obtaining temperature measurements in your facility, it is important to receive accurate and reliable measurement data to ensure an efficient and safe process. With this in mind, we revamped our Rosemount 248 and 644 Rail Mount Temperature Transmitters to provide you with better insights into your temperature measurements, offer increased uptime and accuracy, and meet safety requirements for SIS applications. …
- 8 Jul 2022
Enhanced Offerings to the Rosemount Rail Mount Temperature Transmitter Portfolio

Jim Cahill

When obtaining temperature measurements in your facility, it is important to receive accurate and reliable measurement data to ensure an efficient and safe process. With this in mind, we revamped our Rosemount 248 and 644 Rail Mount Temperature Transmitters to provide you with better insights into your temperature measurements, offer increased uptime and accuracy, and meet safety requirements for SIS applications. …
- 8 Jul 2022
The Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator Will Help Optimize Your Inventory

Jim Cahill

There’s a lot at stake when it comes to temperature measurement in process industries, and the number of sensors and thermowells your process needs to keep running safely and productively can be considerable. When you have so many different sensor and thermowell product models to manage, designing, purchasing, installing and stocking these various product models can be an arduous task – and you spend a lot of money doing…
- 2 Mar 2022
The Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator Will Help Optimize Your Inventory

Jim Cahill

It’s Fast. It’s Free. There’s a lot at stake when it comes to temperature measurement in process industries, and the number of sensors and thermowells your process needs to keep running safely and productively can be considerable. When you have so many different sensor and thermowell product models to manage, designing, purchasing, installing and stocking these various product models can be an arduous task – and you…
- 2 Mar 2022
Pump Health Monitoring Interactive Virtual Webinar

Jim Cahill

While processes have been monitored with sensors for many decades, advancements in technology, especially with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) , has made monitoring for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability much more achievable than in the past. For example, in many plants, pumps that are considered non-critical are not monitored. These are either infrequently manually inspected or run to failure. Today…
- 9 Apr 2021
Pump Health Monitoring Interactive Virtual Webinar

Jim Cahill

While processes have been monitored with sensors for many decades, advancements in technology, especially with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) , has made monitoring for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability much more achievable than in the past. For example, in many plants, pumps that are considered non-critical are not monitored. These are either infrequently manually inspected or run to failure. Today…
- 9 Apr 2021
Thermowell Design Accelerator™︎ Makes Thermowell Designs Easy

Jim Cahill

Accurate temperature measurement is essential for optimal control of processes in industries such as electrical power generation, oil and gas refining, and chemical manufacturing. Even a slight variation, over a long duration, can alter a process outcome. Thermowells are installed in piping and vessels to ensure accurate and reliable temperature measurement, while protecting temperature transmitters from extreme fluid…
- 26 Feb 2021
Thermowell Design Accelerator Makes Thermowell Designs Easy

Jim Cahill

Accurate temperature measurement is essential for optimal control of processes in industries such as electrical power generation, oil and gas refining, and chemical manufacturing. Even a slight variation, over a long duration, can alter a process outcome. Thermowells are installed in piping and vessels to ensure accurate and reliable temperature measurement, while protecting temperature transmitters from extreme fluid…
- 26 Feb 2021
Solve 6 Leading Pressure and Temperature Measurement Issues Using Advanced Instrumentation

Jim Cahill

Many professionals working in manufacturing plants are confronted with obstacles every day caused by outdated instrumentation technologies and practices, which can hinder operational efficiency. Fortunately, advanced pressure and temperature instrumentation can optimize plant performance and enhance safety through improved preventative maintenance, installation cost savings, increased measurement accuracy, and actionable…
- 23 Sep 2020
Solve 6 Leading Pressure and Temperature Measurement Issues Using Advanced Instrumentation

Jim Cahill

Many professionals working in manufacturing plants are confronted with obstacles every day caused by outdated instrumentation technologies and practices, which can hinder operational efficiency. Fortunately, advanced pressure and temperature instrumentation can optimize plant performance and enhance safety through improved preventative maintenance, installation cost savings, increased measurement accuracy, and actionable…
- 23 Sep 2020
Choosing Temperature Instrumentation Should Begin with Understanding the Process

Jim Cahill

In a Process Heating magazine article titled Questions to Ask About Temperature Measurement Applications , Emerson’s Sarah Kendrick helps engineers work through the critical temperature application design process. Imagine this: One of your process engineers comes to you, points to a P&ID and says, “We need a new process temperature measurement right here. Take care of it.” What is the first thing you need to know to ensure…
- 8 Aug 2020
Choosing Temperature Instrumentation Should Begin with Understanding the Process

Jim Cahill

In a Process Heating magazine article titled Questions to Ask About Temperature Measurement Applications , Emerson’s Sarah Kendrick helps engineers work through the critical temperature application design process. Imagine this: One of your process engineers comes to you, points to a P&ID and says, “We need a new process temperature measurement right here. Take care of it.” What is the first thing you need to know to ensure…
- 8 Aug 2020
Wireless Temperature Monitoring and Control

Jim Cahill

Wireless sensors make sense in many monitoring and even some control applications. In a Food Engineering article, Making the argument for wireless temperature solutions , experts from several instrumentation and control suppliers offered their thoughts on where wireless temperature devices make sense. Emerson’s Kevin Stultz was one of these experts who shared his thoughts. Kevin first explained that: …Rosemount temperature…
- 3 Aug 2020
Wireless Temperature Monitoring and Control

Jim Cahill

Wireless sensors make sense in many monitoring and even some control applications. In a Food Engineering article, Making the argument for wireless temperature solutions , experts from several instrumentation and control suppliers offered their thoughts on where wireless temperature devices make sense. Emerson’s Kevin Stultz was one of these experts who shared his thoughts. Kevin first explained that: …Rosemount temperature…
- 3 Aug 2020
Streamlining Thermowell Design and Selection

Jim Cahill

Temperature is a critical measurement for optimal control in many industries such as electrical power generation, oil & gas production, and chemical manufacturing to name a few. Thermowells installed into the piping and vessels protect the temperature transmitters from the extreme fluid temperatures and flow rates. Failures can result in process leakage, equipment damage and potential personnel injuries. Thermowell…
- 22 May 2020