Detail
VIRA Steam and Water Temperature Sensor provides reliable temperature measurement in steam and water systems where continuous monitoring supports process control, equipment protection and operational efficiency. Typical applications include steam lines, hot-water systems, boilers, heat exchangers, tanks, process-water lines and heating installations.
Using an RTD resistance-measurement principle, the sensor provides stable and repeatable temperature readings for industrial applications. The appropriate sensor configuration should be selected according to the required temperature range, process connection, immersion length, protective-sheath material, response requirement and connection method.
Correct installation is essential for reliable measurement. The sensing element should be installed with sufficient immersion length and selected according to the process medium, pressure, temperature and installation conditions. VIRA Steam and Water Temperature Sensors support temperature monitoring and integration with industrial automation and control systems.
- Steam Boilers: Monitoring steam and water temperatures in boiler systems to support safe operation, process control and energy efficiency.
- Hot Water Boilers: Measuring flow, return and outlet temperatures in commercial and industrial hot-water boiler installations.
- Steam Piping Systems: Temperature measurement in steam mains, distribution lines and process steam connections.
- Hot Water and Heating Networks: Monitoring supply and return temperatures in hot-water, heating and closed-loop circulation systems.
- Heat Exchangers: Measuring inlet and outlet temperatures to monitor heat-transfer performance and operating conditions.
- Economizers: Monitoring water and flue-side related temperature points in boiler economizer applications.
- Feedwater and Condensate Systems: Temperature monitoring in boiler feedwater, condensate return and water-treatment lines.
- Process Tanks and Vessels: Measuring liquid temperature in tanks, vessels and process equipment.
- Industrial Process Lines: Temperature monitoring in water, steam and compatible process-fluid pipelines.
- HVAC and District Heating Systems: Measuring water temperature in heating, cooling and energy-transfer installations.
- Accurate Temperature Measurement: RTD resistance thermometer technology provides stable and repeatable temperature measurement for steam, hot water and industrial process applications.
- Better Boiler and Process Control: Supports temperature monitoring in steam boilers, hot-water boilers, heat exchangers, economizers and process piping.
- Energy-Efficiency Support: Reliable supply, return and process-temperature data helps operators identify operating deviations and manage energy use more effectively.
- Equipment Protection: Continuous temperature monitoring supports the protection of boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and other process equipment against unsuitable operating conditions.
- Flexible Sensor Configuration: Sensor element, insertion length, process connection, protective sheath and connection arrangement can be selected according to the application.
- Suitable for Industrial Installation: Available configurations can be selected for pipelines, tanks, machinery, steam systems and closed-loop heating or cooling installations.
- Automation-System Integration: Supports reliable temperature feedback for PLC, BMS, SCADA and industrial process-control systems when used with the appropriate transmitter or control equipment.
- Serviceable Design Options: Insert-type configurations can allow the sensing insert to be replaced without replacing the entire thermometer assembly, where the selected design permits.
Steam and Water Temperature Sensor – Technical Features
| Measuring Principle | RTD resistance temperature measurement |
| Element Class | Class A or Class B, depending on selected configuration |
| Element Quantity | Single-element or duplex-element options |
| Sensor Elements | Pt50, Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni1000 or glass-element options |
| Element Construction | Film, ceramic or glass sensing-element options |
| Connection Arrangement | 2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire connection arrangements |
| Protective Sheath Materials | Stainless steel 304, 316, 316Ti, 321, brass and other materials according to process conditions |
| Protective Sheath Diameter | Diameter options from 2 mm to 32 mm, depending on selected design |
| Immersion Length | Selectable according to the application; suitable immersion length is required for reliable measurement |
| Process Connection | Threaded connection or flanged connection options |
| Sensor Head | Connection-head options include standard B type and alternative head designs |
| Cable and Transmitter Options | Cable insulation and length can be selected according to ambient conditions; head-mounted transmitter options are available |
Steam and Water Temperature Sensor – Connection & Installation
- Process Connection: The sensor can be supplied with threaded or flanged process connections according to the pipeline, vessel or equipment connection requirement.
- Immersion Length: The sensing section must be immersed sufficiently in the process medium to obtain representative temperature measurement. Select the immersion length according to pipe diameter, flow conditions and installation point.
- Installation in Flowing Media: In steam and water pipelines, the sensor should be installed at an appropriate point with sufficient immersion into the flow. Where applicable, positioning the sensing point against the flow direction supports more reliable measurement.
- Protective Sheath Selection: Select the sheath material, diameter and construction according to operating temperature, pressure, fluid properties and corrosion conditions.
- Wiring Arrangement: 2-wire connections are suitable for short cable runs; 3-wire and 4-wire configurations help reduce the effect of cable resistance where higher accuracy or longer cable distance is required.
- Connection Head: The connection head provides the termination point for the sensor cable and can accommodate a compatible head-mounted temperature transmitter where required.
- Cable Selection: Cable type, insulation and length should be selected according to ambient temperature, mechanical conditions and installation environment.
- Serviceability: For suitable insert-type designs, the sensing insert can be replaced without removing the complete protective sheath from the process connection.
