NF01, Needle type Heat Flux and temperature Sensor
| NF01 specifications: | |
| Nominal Sensitivity | depends on exact design |
| Temperature dependence | depends on exact design |
| Working range (typical) | 0.05 to 50 kWm-2 |
| Temperature range sensor | -30 to +700 °C |
| Temperature range cable | -30 to +85 °C |
| Heat flux output signal | analog microvolts |
| Temperature output signal | thermocouple type K |
| Power requirements | no power required |
| Optional | sensor length and diameter, extended cable, cables with alternative colour codes, extended temperature to 1000 °C |
| Protection sensor/coupling/cable | IP 65 / 64 / 64 |
| CE certification | NF01 is CE certified |
Figure 1 Needle type heat flux (and temperature) sensors applied as monitoring tool for blast furnace conditions (1), (2), and (3): Removable high temperature heat flux sensor type HF01(4), measurement and control system (5), alarm / warning system (6), steel shell (water cooled) (7), graphite (also applicable in brick) (8), mortar (9), semi-graphite (10).The sensors are part of furnace / smelter monitoring systems and can be used to study energy balances as well as on-line (continuous) detection of failures in water cooling failure or of process overheating.
The NF01 needle type heat flux and temperature sensor is used to perform continuous measurement of temperature and heat fluxes in furnace walls. It is designed in particular as a tool for monitoring blast furnaces and smelters. The same technology can be used to manufacture heat flux sensors for different applications.
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Introduction
The NF01 has been designed for studies of the energy balance of industrial blast furnaces and smelters. It has been applied successfully in iron furnace safety systems as well as in a smelter for titania slag production.
The main component, the actual sensor, is incorporated in a fully stainless steel needle.
This sensor can withstand temperatures up to 700 °C, as well as the aggressive chemical environment of a furnace. Optionally the sensor temperature can be extended to 1000 °C.
The extension cable is made of PVC.
Sensor output consists of a heat flux signal (microvolt analog signal) and type K thermocouple.
NF sensors can be manufactured in such a way that they are fully exchangeable, which is easy for servicing. Also the exact depth of insertion is not critical, which saves installation time.
Figure 2 NF01-4mm version for operation in the water cooled part (shell) of the furnace wall. Steel shell(2), water cooling (3), graphite or brick (1), Coupling screwed part (4), PVC cable (5), heat flux and temperature sensor (6), coupling welded part (8).
Figure 3 NF01-8mm version for operation in the graphite part of the furnace wall. Steel shell(2) , water cooling (3), graphite or brick (1), Coupling screwed part(4), PVC cable (5), heat flux and temperature sensor (6), coupling welded part (8).
Options
- Alternative designs: Hukseflux is specialised in heat flux sensor design. For different applications special models can be constructed
- NF01 can be made in different diameters and lengths (see below). Extended temperature to 1000 °C
Suggested Use
- Studies of energy balance of furnaces
- Safety systems of blast furnaces
- Monitoring of smelters
See Also
More Information
Added items:
NF01 coupling -W, coupling welded part, specify length
NF01 coupling -S, coupling screwed part
NF01-BIT, bits for drilling/centering order depentent
NF01-DRILL, drills order dependent