Types of Fluids
The process media or fluid is an important consideration when choosing a HANI clamp temperature sensor. Process fluids with a higher thermal conductivity will transfer heat to the pipe much better than fluids with lower thermal conductivity. Below is a table with some common process fluids and their approximate thermal conductivities at room temperature:
Fluid | Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
---|---|
Alcohol, ethyl | 0.17 |
Ammonia | 0.51 |
Engine Oil | 0.15 |
Ethylene Glycol | 0.26 |
Milk | 0.56-0.65 |
Petroleum | 0.16 |
Propylene Glycol | 0.15 |
Sulfuric Acid | 0.15 |
Tomato Paste | 0.46-0.66 |
Water | 0.61 |
Yogurt | 0.45-0.55 |