High-Speed Temperature Measurement

Abstract

In certain applications where temperature changes rapidly, e.g., compressor cylinder or explosion chamber, it is necessary to obtain temperature data with a sample rate high enough to register the change, i.e., the temperature probe response time must be very low. Type E coaxial thermocouples with response time in the range of µs can be an example of such a temperature probe. This paper describes several approaches for high-frequency temperature data obtained using coaxial thermocouples. Individual approaches are described together, as well as their shortcomings. Furthermore, the possible method of data evaluation is discussed.