Abstract: A temperature detection device that can facilitate attachment of a temperature sensor to a coil and can improve thermal responsiveness by a simple structure reduced in the number of components. Such a temperature detection device includes a temperature sensor including a thermosensitive body configured to detect temperature of a coil of a rotary electric machine to be mounted on a vehicle, and a metal bracket attaching the temperature sensor to the coil. The bracket includes a bracket main body clamping the coil by elastic force, and a joining portion joined to the temperature sensor. The bracket main body includes a clamping portion internally clamping the coil, and a heat collection portion that protrudes to outside of the clamping portion and is thermally coupled to the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Centrifugal contactors that can be used for mixing or separating materials are described. The contactors include a sensing system including a communications fiber within the shaft of the contactors and access ports providing access from the communications fiber to the mixing/separating zone of the contactor. The sensing system can be utilized during operation of the contactor and can provide for detailed and accurate on-line characterization of a protocol, as well as process control and system modification as necessary during operation.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a measuring insert for determining and/or monitoring at least the temperature of a medium in/on a pipe or a vessel includes a holding member for accommodating said measuring insert, wherein said holding member a fastening means for detaching and fixing the measuring insert at a defined position relative to the pipe or vessel, and a shield unit for insulating at least said part of the measuring insert accommodated by said holding member against the environment. The shield unit is embodied so that it at least partially surrounds said holding member and said part of the measuring insert accommodated by said holding member, and includes an opening for receiving said measuring insert and a fastening unit for detaching and fixing said shield unit to the pipe or vessel.

Abstract: Test dummy for detecting at least one process variable in the manufacture of glassware of identical or similar design along a production line, comprising a base body which is adapted to the shape and/or dimension of the glassware in such a manner that it can pass through the production line instead of a glassware, at least one sensor system mounted on the base body for detecting the at least one process variable on the base body, and at least one transmission apparatus mounted on the base body for transmitting the at least one detected process variable to a digital receiving unit.

Abstract: An in-contact temperature measurement probe, which can measure temperature accurately on the surface of a current carrying wire, rod, heater, or other device, while maintaining the safety of the user via employing non-electrically conductive but thermally conductive materials.

Abstract: A metal casting is heated using infrared energy by introducing the metal casting into a heating chamber with infrared emitters directed towards the casting, and activating at least a portion of the emitters. The infrared emitters may have a metal coil that is partially embedded in a refractory material, and be tunable to emit wavelengths from about 2 ?m to about 3.3 ?m. The infrared wavelength used to heat the metal casting may be selected based on a surface roughness of the casting. Surface roughness can be measured by measuring a roughness of a part cast from the same mold as the heated casting, which can be the casting that is being heated. Heating may be controlled by measuring the temperature of the casting while a shield is deployed that covers the emitters, which prevents radiations from the emitters from affecting the temperature measurement.

Abstract: A system and method of retrofitting a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system (HVACR) including one or more brazed, soldered, or mechanical connections between refrigerant lines is disclosed. The method includes removing a refrigerant from the HVACR system. The refrigerant that is removed is a non-flammable refrigerant. An enclosure is installed over the one or more brazed, soldered, or mechanical connections between refrigerant lines. A refrigerant is added to the HVACR system. The refrigerant being added has a global warming potential (GWP) that is relatively lower than the refrigerant removed from the HVACR system. The refrigerant being added has a relatively higher flammability than the refrigerant removed from the HVACR system.

Abstract: A measurement device for measuring a temperature prevailing inside a container is disclosed. The measurement device comprises: a process connector including a connector body and a fastener configured to be mounted onto a corresponding counterpart surrounding an opening of the container; a measurement unit secured in an opening of the process connector such that a front surface of the measurement unit is facing into the container when the measurement device is mounted on the container; the measurement unit including or consisting of: a heat pipe and a temperature sensor; the heat pipe having two thermally conductive interfaces including a front interface exposable to the temperature to be measured and a second interface in thermal contact with the temperature sensor; and a thermal insulation surrounding the heat pipe and the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A non-contact electric potential meter system to determine voltage between an AC conductor and a reference potential without direct electrical contact to the conductor. A housing provides a shielded measurement region that excludes other conductors and holds power supply means; an AC voltage sensing mechanism includes a conductive sense plate and an electrical connection to the reference potential. Waveform-sensing electronic circuitry obtains an AC voltage waveform induced by capacitive coupling between the conductor and the conductive sense plate. Capacitance-determining electronic circuitry obtains a scaling factor based on the coupling capacitance formed between the conductor and the conductive sense plate. Signal processing electronic circuitry uses the AC voltage waveform and the coupling capacitance-based scaling factor to obtain the voltage between the conductor and the reference potential.

Abstract: A probing system includes a chuck configured to support a device under test (DUT); and a manipulator disposed above the chuck and including a first probe protruding from the manipulator toward the chuck, wherein the first probe includes a temperature-sensing device for sensing a temperature adjacent to a front surface of the DUT. A probing device includes a chuck; a DUT disposed over the chuck; a manipulator disposed above the DUT, wherein the manipulator includes a first probe protruding from the manipulator toward the DUT and including a temperature-sensing device for sensing a temperature, the DUT is moved toward the manipulator for sensing a temperature of the DUT by the first probe.

Abstract: A system may include a transformer that may convert a first voltage to a second voltage, such that the second voltage is output via a conductor. The system may also include a wireless current sensor that may detect current data associated with current conducting via the conductor and a processor. The processor may receive the current data, determine one or more temperature measurements associated with the transformer based on the current data, and send a signal to a component in response to the one or more temperature measurements exceeding one or more respective threshold values.

Abstract: Methods of estimating tribological damage described herein include examples where varying power is applied between surfaces engaged in frictional contact. Calculations evaluate power consumed at the relevant frictional contact and temperature values may be gathered to supplement the calculated power. Instantaneous and cumulative assessments of damage are calculated based on that information. Measurements or calculations of electrical power may be used as part of the damage assessment.

Abstract: The invention is directed to embodiments of a temperature sensor for use with a temperature measuring device, for example a digital thermometer. The temperature sensor includes at least two and preferably three wires joined at a thermocouple. The temperature sensor is designed to be mounted on terminals of the digital thermometer sensor to allow precise temperature measurements for a thermal device, for example a soldering tool or de-soldering tool.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor and a sensor housing that supports the sensor and that operably engages a connector. The sensor housing includes a first retainer and a second retainer. The first retainer includes a tapered surface that tapers relative to the longitudinal axis, and the tapered surface abuts against the aperture surface of the connector to guide the sensor housing as the sensor housing moves substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis into the aperture. The sensor housing is engageable with the connector to receive the connector between the first retainer and the second retainer and to limit relative movement of the sensor housing and the connector in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The second retainer abuts against the aperture surface of the connector to limit relative rotation of the sensor housing and the connector about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method of estimating a surface temperature of an ultrasound probe having a plurality of transducer elements and a surface, involving: a) establishing a temperature rise function of the surface of the ultrasound probe due to a single active transducer element; b) selecting one of the transducer elements; c) applying a single transmission pulse signal to the selected transducer element such that the selected transducer element operates once; d) measuring a temperature rise of the surface of the ultrasound probe at predetermined positions on the surface thereof; e) completing the temperature rise function based on the measured temperature rise; and f) estimating a temperature rise of the surface of the ultrasound probe based on the temperature rise function.

Abstract: A temperature sensing system for a flange mounted device is provided. The temperature sensing system (100) can be comprised of a flexible wiring board (102). The temperature sensing system can be further comprised of a temperature sensing device (122) mounted to the flexible wiring board. The flexible wiring board can have one or more conductive traces (114a, 114b, 114c) disposed thereon. The conductive traces can form an electrical connection with the temperature sensing device. The temperature sensing system can also comprise a thermal pad directly connected to the temperature sensing device. The thermal pad can be formed of a thermal conductor. The thermal pad can also have a thermal contact surface. The thermal contact surface can be sized and shaped for direct physical contact with a portion of the device (302), wherein thermal energy is communicated directly from the thermal pad to the temperature sensing device. A method for sensing a temperature of a flange mounted device is also provided.