TC96-M Miniature Multipoint Thermocouple from Wika

Multipoint thermocouples are often used for measuring temperature profiles in reactors or fuel depots or for the detection of the so-called “hotspots”.

Individual measuring points are stuffed or drawn into an outer protection tube. The measuring points are placed at various levels to suit the application. Depending on customer needs, the protection tube is then assembled with a process connection for direct mounting or inside a guide tube. Connection terminals or temperature transmitters are placed in the connection housing which is either a component of the multipoint thermocouple or can be mounted separately, e.g. on a wall or pipeline.

These assemblies are used when a temperature profile is desired and mass, or size, of the sensor is a limitation. They can be constructed in a wide variety of configurations to suit the specific application.

For example, it is possible in some applications to add a traversing ability to the multipoint thermocouple. This allows for continuous data to be collected over the distance of the traverse stroke. This feature can help gather important information relating to catalyst or process activity. These traversing units can be electrically driven with precise feedback on position.

TC96-M Miniature Multipoint Thermocouple from Wika Features

• Flexible installation
• Secondary containment
• ​Replaceability

TC96-M Miniature Multipoint Thermocouple from Wika Applications

• Chemical and petrochemical industry
• Measurement of temperature layerings or hotspots in reactors
• Fuel depots

TC96-M Miniature Multipoint Thermocouple from Wika Specifications

• Materials
  • Stainless steel 316L
  • ​Special alloys or carbon steels as protection tube material
     
• Process Connections
  • Flanges of all major national and international standards
  • Threaded connections with male or female threads to customer specifications
     
• Sensors
  • Miniature thermocouple multipoints
  • Single, double sensor
  • For details, see data sheet TE 70.12 of the miniature multipoint thermocouple model TC97
     
• Shipping
  • Model TC96-M protection tube: In wooden box with lengths of up to 12 metres, steel shipping racks upon request
  • Model TC96-M sensor assembly: In wooden box, coiled
     
• Protection Tube Dimensions
  • 3.2 mm (1/8")
  • 4.7 mm (3/16")
  • 6.4 mm (1/4")
  • 7.9 mm (5/16")
  • 9.5 mm (3/8")
  • 12.7 mm (1/2")
  • 19.1 mm (3/4")
  • 25.4 mm (1")
     
• Insertion length U
  • Freely selectable
     
• Material
  • Stainless steel 316
  • Stainless steel 316L
  • Other materials available

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