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This experiment studied level measurement using thermocouples and RTDs. Temperature, measured signals, actual signals, calculated temperature, and temperature deviation were measured. Readings were taken at 300C, 400C, 500C, and 600C. Components like pumps, valves, tanks, thermometers, and temperature sensors were used. Temperature, resistance, and voltage readings were recorded and compared to tables to calculate temperature deviation. Thermocouples were more accurate than RTDs as temperature increased. Errors may have occurred due to unstable readings, incorrect recording, or faulty equipment.

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Discussion RTD

This experiment studied level measurement using thermocouples and RTDs. Temperature, measured signals, actual signals, calculated temperature, and temperature deviation were measured. Readings were taken at 300C, 400C, 500C, and 600C. Components like pumps, valves, tanks, thermometers, and temperature sensors were used. Temperature, resistance, and voltage readings were recorded and compared to tables to calculate temperature deviation. Thermocouples were more accurate than RTDs as temperature increased. Errors may have occurred due to unstable readings, incorrect recording, or faulty equipment.

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Discussion

The purpose of the experiment is to study the principal and operation of level
measurement using thermocouple and RTD, to learn how to use the Type J, Type K,
and RTD Measured Temperature Tables, and to learn the ways to obtain calculated
temperature, E, and temperature deviation, F. The variables involved are temperature
(°C), measured signal (mV/), actual signal (mV/), calculated temperature (°C), and
temperature deviation (°C). This experiment was run 2 times with different temperature
as for RUN 1 300C, RUN 2 400C, RUN 3 500C and RUN 4 600C.

This experiment was used the instrument that consists of several components
and tools in which support the flow and process of the thermocouple measurements.
The components used in conducting this experiment are the pump discharge valve,
pump suction valve, drain valve, by-pass (BV) valves, pump (P), tank T1, multimeter,
heater, the type K (TE1), type J (TE2), and RTD PT 100 (TE3) thermocouple
temperature sensors, thermometer, and the temperature indicators (TI) on the front
panel. All these components have their own capabilities in assisting the whole
instrument in conducting the experiment.

To start-up the experiment, first of all, the main supply was switched on. Then,
the pump suction and all pump discharge valves (including MV) were ensured to be
fully opened. Also, all the by-pass valves (including pump by-pass valve) are confirmed
to be fully shut. Later, before pump start-up, the by-pass valve (BV) was opened. Next,
the pump (P) was switched on, (BV) was shut, and Tank T1 was filled until the overflow
level. After that, the caps of TE1, TE2, and TE3 were opened. Prior to every run of
experiments, dip in a thermometer in Tank T1 to record the temperature (C). For every
different temperature setting of experiments, when it reaches the wanted temperature,
2 sets of temperature, were recorded in order to calculate the average temperature.
Then, the mV reading for TE1 and TE2 were obtained as well as the reading of
resistance for TE3 (measured using a multimeter) were recorded. Readings of mV for
TE1 and TE2, as well as reading of resistance for TE3 were compared with the actual
values through the usage of the Type K and Type J Measured Temperature Tables for
mV readings, and RTD Measured Temperature Table for resistance readings.

Based on the data that tabulated, for temperature 30C, the average
temperature deviation, F, was obtained 11.7C for TE1, 3.76C for TE2 and 8.95C
was obtained for TE3. Then, at temperature 40C, the average temperature deviation,
F, was obtained 9.845C for TE1, 6.66C for TE2 and 2.595C was obtained for TE3.
Lastly, at temperature 50C, the average temperature deviation, F, was obtained
12.34C for TE1, 12.6C for TE2 and 7.175C was obtained for TE3. It can be observed
that, from all three tables (Type J, Type K, and RTD) when temperature increases, the
value of mV and resistance increases as well.

Based on the experiment, thermocouple is more accurate compared to RTD. It


shows the smaller deviation, more accurate the reading. RTD resistance is varies
according to temperature, when temperature increase, the resistance also increases.
Furthermore, various ambient temperatures will affect the accuracy and reliability of
type J, type K and RTD. Variations in ambient temperature also can directly affect the
resistance of components in a RTD and the resistance of the reference junction for a
type J and type K.

Theoretically, with all the functions of all the components combined together
makes up the ideal thermocouple measurement instrument which was used in this
thermocouple measurement experiment. As closure, all components definitely aid in
getting the most precise and accurate recordings and has a great value and massive
impact in completing this experiment.

It can be assumed that during the experiment, some errors have been
occurred. Firstly, the operator might not have waited for the reading to stabilize first
and recorded the wrong readings. Secondly, the operator may not have focused well
during the experiment and may have recorded down readings of the parameter in the
field of another parameter. Lastly, the wires or other equipment involved may be faulty
or not plugged in. When this happens, the panel will not display the correct value.

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