Sensor Performance and Reliability H. M. Hashemian This book describes several new instrumentation testing, diagnostics, and analysis techniques to verify the reliability, health, and performance of process instrumentation. You will better understand how to objectively assess the accuracy, response time, residual life and other characteristics of installed instrumentation and have a practical means to identify the problems.

Format: Softbound Book – 2005 ISBN: 978-1-55617-897-9 Length: 306 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $89.00; List: $99.00 www.isa.org/senseandmeasure

Temperature sensor
diagnostics
Troubleshooting old technology devices takes high-tech tilt

Here is a review of practical techniques for in-situ diagnostics of problems in temperature measurements with resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and thermocouples in industrial processes.

These are diagnostic techniques based on the Loop Current Step Response (LCSR) method for the following applications:

1. How to verify the attachment of temperature sensors to solid surfaces in aerospace applications;

2. Detecting secondary junctions in thermocouples as installed in operating processes;

3. Remote testing to identify reverse-connected thermocouples;

4. Verifying adequate insertion of RTDs and thermocouples in thermowells;

5. Separating temperature sensor problems from cable problems;

6. Using RTDs to verify water level in pipes and vessels;

7. In-situ detection of gross inhomogeneity in thermocouples.

For full In Tech^® story, see www.isa.org/link/TempSD

Sensor Selection Guide: Optimizing Manufacturing and Processes, 2nd Edition Paul W. Chapman This one-of-its-kind book offers a self-study course addressing all the facets of sensor applications including a sensors application guide. This guide can be used to direct the reader to a family of sensors best suited to be used in specific sensor applications. Filled with examples of applying various materials technologies, this book also provides a wealth of information from theoretical and practical perspectives. This book also includes descriptions of sensors, sensor technologies, sensor manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and much more.

Format: Softbound Book – 2006 ISBN: 978-1-55617-987-7 Length: 168 pages: Weight 1 lb. Member: $89.00; List: $99.00 www.isa.org/sensorguide

 

Sensor Technology Handbook Jon Wilson Today’s smart sensors, wireless sensors, and microtechnologies are revolutionizing sensor design and applications. This volume is a comprehensive sensor reference guide. A CD-ROM accompanies the volume.

Format: Hardbound Book and CD-ROM – 2005 ISBN: 0-7506-7729-5 Length: 704 pages; Weight: 4 lbs. Member: $120.00; List: $120.00 www.isa.org/sensorhandbook

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

A. Basic electromechanical C. Optoelectronic
^{B. Semiconductor-based 1. Photoelectric 1. Piezoresistive 2. Optoelectronic 2. Magnetoresistive 3. Fiberoptic 3. Halleffect 4. Vision Sensors 4. Inductive 5. Laser Sensors} 5. Thin-filmmicrostructure ^{6. VCSELSensors}
a. Mechanical D. Piezoelectric
b. Thermal 1. Solidstate
6. RTDs (resistance 2. Polymer
temperature devices) _{7. Gallium arsenide E. Biochemical}
F. Electrochemical

G. Organic/enzymatic

Source:
Sensor Selection Guide:
Optimizing
Manufacturing and
Processes, 2nd Edition
by Paul W. Chapman