Difference Between RTD & Thermocouple

What is RTD? RTDs stands for ‘Resistance Temperature Detectors’ and they are generally referred to as ‘Resistance Thermometers’. RTD can be defined as a temperature sensor that operates on the measurement principle where the materials’ electrical resistance changes with temperature. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has defined the term resistance thermometer as follows:…

Components of RTD

Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) is a temperature sensor which measures temperature using the principle that the resistance of a metal changes with temperature. In practice, an electrical current is transmitted through a piece of metal (the RTD element or resistor) located in proximity to the area where temperature is to be measured. The resistance value of…