The Stability of Three Base Metal Thermocouples in Helium-Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide and Air at 300 C (open access)

The Stability of Three Base Metal Thermocouples in Helium-Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide and Air at 300 C

In support of an in-reactor thermocouple stability testing program now in progress, laboratory studies were made relative to the stability of thermocouple bundles similar to those projected for in-reactor use. Two sets of chromel-alumel, copper-constantan and iron-constantan thermocouples were held for extended periods at 300 C in successive atmospheres of 75% helium-25% carbon dioxide. 100% carbon dioxide and air. Thermocouple stability was verified by measuring emf's at the freezing point of lead. The results of these tests are to be used to evaluate data obtained from like thermocouples subjected to condition similar to the laboratory tests with the added facet of reactor irradiation.
Date: April 14, 1959
Creator: Sako, J. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library