Multipoint thermocouple in single sheath design
Description
Process refining is an integral part of operations in a petrochemical plant. As markets shift and regulations on emissions are put in place, operating efficiency becomes more important in order to achieve the highest output possible while minimising environmental impact. Accurately monitoring these conditions is necessary to ensure operations are running as smoothly and efficiently as they're meant to. Advancements in technologies provide new process conditions and present challenging conditions for measuring instruments inserted into the process.
WIKA's model TC96-L multipoint thermocouple provides operators with the opportunity for advanced reactor temperature profiling, while reducing the amount of measurement strings inserted into the process. Multiple thermocouple points, formed completely independent from one another, are housed inside a single heavy-duty sheath to make up a linear array measurement string.
Special features
- Real-time temperature readings High point density through consolidated measuring points Ability to insert greater number of measuring points through existing nozzles Simplified installation
| Model | TC96-L |
| Product family | TC96 |
| Subcategory | Multipoint thermocouple |
| Temperature ranges | −40…+1200 °C · −40…+1000 °C · −40…+750 °C · +0…+1260 °C · +0…+760 °C |
| Process connection | Flange EN 1092-1/DIN 2527 DN 50 ... DN 200 PN 16 ... PN 100Flange ASME B16.5 1" ... 12" Class 150 ... 2,500Radial Tap ®Radial Tap ® Nex GenFlange DN 50 ... DN 200, PN 16 ... PN 100Flange 1" ... 12", Class 150 ... 2500 |
| Process temperature | −40…+1260 °C |
| Output signal | 4-20mA · HART® |
| Probe material | Stainless steel 321, Stainless steel 347, Alloy 600, Alloy 825 |
| Explosion protection | Ex version possible |
| Sensor type | Type K/J/N |
| Sensor class | Class 1, Class 2, Standard, Special |
| Probe diameter | 12.7 mm |
| Thermowell | No |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| TC96-L-C | With flange connection |
| TC96-L-R | With Radial Tap ® |
| TC96-L-N | With Radial Tap ® Nex Gen |
| Type of measuring element | Thermocouple per IEC 60584-1 or ASTM E230 Types K, J, N | |
|---|---|---|
| → Other measuring elements on request | ||
| Measuring point | Ungrounded | |
| Marking of the polarity | The colour coding at the positive poles of the instrument decides the correlation of polarity and terminal | |
| Cable connection | Single thermocouple | |
| Validity limits of the class accuracy in accordance with IEC 60584-1 | ||
| Type K | Class 2 | -40 ... +1,200 °C [-40 ... +2,192 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ... +1,000 °C [-40 ... +1,832 °F] | |
| Type J | Class 2 | -40 ... +750 °C [-40 ... +1,382 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ... +750 °C [-40 ... +1,382 °F] | |
| Type N | Class 2 | -40 ... +1,200 °C [-40 ... +2,192 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ... +1,000 °C [-40 ... +1,832 °F] | |
| Validity limits of the class accuracy in accordance with ASTM-E230 | ||
| Type K | Standard | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] | |
| Type J | Standard | 0 ... 760 °C [32 ... 1,400 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 760 °C [32 ... 1,400 °F] | |
| Type N | Standard | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| Thermocouple type | Positive leg | Negative leg |
|---|---|---|
| K | Green | White |
| J | Black | White |
| N | Pink | White |
| Thermocouple type | Positive leg | Negative leg |
|---|---|---|
| K | Yellow | Red |
| J | White | Red |
| N | Orange | Red |
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| Transmitter models | Model T16 | Model T38 |
|---|---|---|
| Data sheet | TE 16.01 | TE 38.01 |
| Transmitter case | ■ T16.H ■ T16.R | ■ T38.H ■ T38.R |
| Figure | ||
| Output | ||
| 4 ... 20 mA | x | x |
| HART ® protocol | - | x |
| Input | ■ Type K ■ Type J ■ Type E ■ Type N ■ Type T | ■ Type K ■ Type J ■ Type E ■ Type N ■ Type T |
| Explosion protection | Ex version possible |
| Design | ■ Specially made sheath with heavy-duty wall ■ Up to 9 independent measuring points per sheath |
|---|---|
| Thermocouple | ■ Type K ■ Type J ■ Type N |
| → Others thermocouples on request | |
| Minimum bending radius | 5 times the sheath diameter |
| Measuring point tolerance | ±25 mm [±1 in] |
| Sheath diameter | ■ 12.7 mm [0.50 in] ■ 9.5 mm [0.37 in] |
| → Other diameters on request | |
| Sheath material | ■ Stainless steel 321 ■ Stainless steel 347 ■ Alloy 600 ■ Alloy 825 |
| → Other materials on request |
| Flange | ||
|---|---|---|
| EN 1092-1/DIN 2527 | Nominal width | DN 50 ... DN 200 |
| Pressure rating | PN 16 ... PN 100 | |
| ASME B16.5 | Nominal width | 1" ... 12" |
| Pressure rating | Class 150 ... 2,500 | |
| High-pressure coupling | ■ Radial Tap ® ■ Radial Tap ® Nex Gen | |
| Material | ■ Stainless steel 321 ■ Stainless steel 347 ■ Alloy 600 ■ Alloy 825 | |
| Secondary containment | ||
| Single disc seal design | Size and material varies by process connection | |
| Primary seal leak detection | ■ Flanged connection according to customer specification ■ Threaded connection according to customer specification ■ Pressure gauge ■ Pressure gauge with relief valve |
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