Measuring thermal conditions to protect processes, equipment, and people.
A temperature sensor measures the degree of heat or cold present in a material, fluid, or environment. Temperature is one of the most fundamental physical parameters in industrial systems, influencing safety, efficiency, quality, and equipment life.
Temperature sensors operate by converting thermal energy into an electrical signal. Common sensing mechanisms include resistance change, voltage generation, or infrared radiation detection.
This sensor belongs to the Process Quality Cluster , where temperature control governs biological activity, chemical reaction rates, disinfection efficiency, material stability, and overall treatment performance.
The measured value directly represents the thermal condition of a process, environment, or equipment.
Temperature trends indirectly indicate process efficiency, equipment health, reaction stability, energy losses, and potential safety risks.
In process-quality applications, temperature directly influences reaction kinetics, microbial metabolism, oxygen transfer efficiency, and chemical dosing effectiveness. Abnormal temperature trends often indicate process upset, biological stress, heat loss, or equipment malfunction.
The Temperature Sensor is the most universal industrial sensor. It acts as an early warning system for abnormal conditions and forms the foundation of safe, efficient, and intelligent industrial operations.