Placement of the sensor in relationship to the work load and heat source can compensate for various types of energy demands from the work load. Sensor placement can limit the effects of thermal lags in the heat transfer process. The controller can only respond to the temperature changes it “sees” through feedback from the sensor location. Thus, sensor placement will influence the ability of the controller to regulate the temperature about a desired set point.Be aware sensor placement cannot compensate for inefficiencies in the system caused by long delays in thermal transfer. Realize also that inside most thermal systems, temperature will vary from point-to-point.
Placement of the sensor in relationship to the work load and heat source can compensate for various types of energy demands from the work load. Sensor placement can limit the effects of thermal lags in the heat transfer process. The controller can only respond to the temperature changes it “sees” through feedback from the sensor location. Thus, sensor placement will influence the ability of the controller to regulate the temperature about a desired set point.Be aware sensor placement cannot compensate for inefficiencies in the system caused by long delays in thermal transfer. Realize also that inside most thermal systems, temperature will vary from point-to-point.
