steam retort control
steam retort control
(OP)
Hello friends, I have a steam retort where the temperature sensing element is so short that it does not extend out of its bung. (Shell has a weld-on threaded bushing and thermometer screws into there). Now, I have a sneaking suspicion that this will measure the temperature of the shell more so than the temperature of the product. Agree?
So, I am thinking of replacing it with a pressure sensor to be used as input to the temperature controller. I think it will give a more accurate sense of what is going on inside the retort. Or is it not worth it and I should just get a longer thermometer?
So, I am thinking of replacing it with a pressure sensor to be used as input to the temperature controller. I think it will give a more accurate sense of what is going on inside the retort. Or is it not worth it and I should just get a longer thermometer?
RE: steam retort control
Brad
It's all okay as long as it's okay.
RE: steam retort control
Ah, indeed. This may make the Come Up step (vent open, flushing with steam until set temp is reached) less accurate, but then again how exact does it really need to be? After the flush is complete, vent is closed, the real temperature control begins, and now we are fully saturated steam and the reading should be accurate. Agree?
RE: steam retort control
Brad
It's all okay as long as it's okay.
RE: steam retort control