A guide for best practices to installing thermowells

When installing thermowells in a pipeline, a user must first answer several questions regarding their location, quantity, stem length, distance from each another, and effects on the process media.

Thermowells are highly effective devices for protecting temperature sensors, such as resistance thermometers (RTDs), from process media in a pipeline. They are usually inserted perpendicular to the flow, using a flange connection. However, there’s an art to thermowell placement and installation. Many factors go into choosing the correct type, size, and location for a thermowell.

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