Sample Probes & Thermowells
Sample probes and thermowells are essential components in gas and liquid sampling systems, designed to protect sensitive instruments such as thermometers and pressure sensors from extreme conditions like high pressure, corrosive substances, and high flow velocities. These devices allow instruments to be removed for maintenance or replacement without disrupting the process, making them indispensable in industries requiring continuous monitoring.
When selecting thermowells, several technical factors should be considered, such as shank style, immersion length, and bore diameter, as this impact performance based on pressure, fluid velocity, and vibration. Parker’s thermowells, available in straight, tapered, or stepped shank designs, provide enhanced durability and accuracy, especially in demanding environments. Their tapered shank option, for example, offers greater stiffness and reduced vibration, ideal for heavy-duty applications. Additionally, wake frequency calculations are recommended for applications with high fluid velocity to ensure optimal performance and prevent failure.
With Parker’s robust 21 Series Thermowells, you can ensure precise, safe, and reliable temperature measurement while extending the lifespan of your instruments.
Applications of Sample Probes & Thermowells
Sample probes and thermowells are widely used across several industries, providing accurate measurements in challenging environments. Below are some key industries and how these components are applied:
Oil & Gas:
In oil and gas refineries, sample probes and thermowells protect sensors from corrosive fluids and high-pressure environments, ensuring accurate temperature and pressure measurements without direct exposure to harsh chemicals.
Chemical Processing:
These components provide reliable performance in highly reactive and corrosive environments, ensuring accurate monitoring of temperatures in chemical reactors and pipelines.
Power Generation:
In power plants, thermowells protect temperature and pressure sensors from exposure to steam, hot gases, and other aggressive fluids, ensuring accurate data collection for process control.
Pharmaceuticals:
In pharmaceutical production, thermowells allow for precise temperature measurements in sensitive environments, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance without contaminating the materials.
Food & Beverage:
Sample probes and thermowells are used in the food and beverage industry to monitor temperature and pressure during production processes, helping maintain consistent quality and safety standards.
Tailored Sample Probes & Thermowells Solutions
At Relevant Industrial, we offer tailored thermowell and sample probe solutions designed to meet your specific process requirements. Our selection of materials, including 304 SS, 316 SS, Hastelloy, and Inconel 600, ensures that our components are capable of withstanding even the most demanding applications. Our thermowells are available in various configurations, such as threaded, flanged, and socket-welded, with custom designs available upon request.
We take pride in our ISO 9001:2015 certification, which guarantees a high level of quality, precision, and on-time delivery.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help optimize your instrumentation systems with the best thermowells and sample probes for your specific application.