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Powered by AIA thermocouple's performance in dynamic temperature measurement is defined by its time constant and static sensitivity. The time constant (τ) determines how quickly the thermocouple can respond to temperature changes, while static sensitivity (k) indicates the voltage change per degree change in temperature. A smaller time constant allows faster response to temperature changes, reducing delay, whereas higher static sensitivity provides better resolution and precision in measurement changes .
The frequency at which the amplitude of the output is reduced to 0.8 times the input is found using the transfer function H(ω) for a first-order system: |H(ω)| = 1/√(1+(ωτ)^2). Set |H(ω)| = 0.8, solve for ω to find the frequency. For τ = 2 s, solve 0.8 = 1/√(1+(ω*2)^2) to find ω ≈ 0.597 Hz .
The time constant (τ) is estimated by analyzing the thermometer's response to the sudden temperature change. Given that the thermometer indicates 95°C after 3 seconds when plunged from 20°C to 150°C, its time constant can be estimated using the exponential model of a first-order system: T(t) = T_final - (T_final - T_initial)exp(-t/τ). Solving this with given data: 95 = 150 - 130exp(-3/τ) gives τ ≈ 3.487 s .
The time constant of a thermometer indicates how quickly it can respond to changes in temperature. It is the time it takes for the thermometer to reach about 63.2% of the total change in temperature. A smaller time constant means the thermometer can quickly adjust to changes in temperature, making it better suited for measuring rapidly changing temperatures. Conversely, a larger time constant indicates a slower response, which may result in measurement lag in dynamic environments .
The relationship is derived from the given dynamic equation: 4.5 (dqo/dt) + 3 q0 = 1.5 × 10^-3 qi. The time constant (τ) is the coefficient of dqo/dt divided by the coefficient of q0, which is 4.5/3 = 1.5 s. The static sensitivity (k) is the coefficient of qi divided by the coefficient of q0, which is (1.5 × 10^-3)/3 = 0.5 × 10^-3 m/°C .
The steady state error can be determined by analyzing the long-term behavior of the thermometer in steady conditions. If the temperature of the liquid cools at a rate of 1°C every 6 s, and given the time constant τ, the steady state error is the difference between the input (cooling rate) and the output rate (error due to delay in response). The steady state error can be calculated by comparing the cooling rate to the time constant-adjusted thermometer response rate over the same period .
The phase shift introduced by a first-order instrument at a certain frequency is determined by the phase angle φ = -atan(ωτ), where ω is the angular frequency. At 50 Hz and 100 Hz, calculate ω = 2πf and substitute into φ with τ = 2 s. For example, at 50 Hz, φ = -atan(2π*50*2) yielding the phase shift, similarly calculate for 100 Hz. The significance lies in signal timing impact; phase shift affects synchronization in control applications and signal interpretation in alternating-current (AC) systems .
For a first-order temperature probe with a time constant τ subjected to a temperature step from T1 to T2, the indicated temperature at time t is calculated using the expression T(t) = T2 + (T1 - T2)exp(-t/τ). For instance, with τ = 6 s and a step from 75°C to 300°C, at t = 10 s, the temperature T(10) = 300°C + (75°C - 300°C)exp(-10/6) ≈ 257°C. If the step is from 300°C to 75°C, the calculation changes accordingly .
The overall sensitivity of a temperature measuring system is determined by multiplying the individual sensitivities of each component in the measurement chain. For a system comprising a transducer, Wheatstone bridge, amplifier, and pen recorder with sensitivities of 0.3 Ω/°C, 0.01 V/Ω, 80 V/V, and 0.12 cm/V respectively, the overall sensitivity is calculated as follows: 0.3 Ω/°C * 0.01 V/Ω * 80 V/V * 0.12 cm/V = 0.288 cm/°C .
Given an input signal q_i = sin 0.2t + 0.3 sin 2t, each instrument will filter frequencies based on its time constant τ. Instrument 1 with τ1 = 2 s and Instrument 2 with τ2 = 0.02 s display different output responses due to frequency response characteristics: The first instrument produces significant attenuation at higher frequencies while maintaining phase shifts, leading to an output of 0.93 sin (2t - 21.8°) + 0.073 sin (20t - 76°). The second instrument quickly responds to changes, exhibiting negligible phase shift with an output of sin (2t - 0.23°) + 0.3 sin (20t - 2.3°).