Advantages of RTD | disadvantages of RTD
This page covers advantages and disadvantages of RTD. It mentions RTD advantages or benefits and RTD disadvantages or drawbacks.
Introduction:
RTD stands for Resistance Thermometer.
It has positive temperature coefficient i.e.
its resistance increases with increase in the temperature.
The figure-1 depicts voltage versus temperature curve of RTD. It can be used in the range from -250 to 10000C.
➨Sensitivity order: Thermistor > RTD > Thermocouple
➨Linearity Order: RTD > Thermocouple > Thermistor
Benefits or advantages of RTD
Following are the benefits or advantages of RTD:
➨They are most stable.
➨They are most accurate.
➨Linearity is higher compare to thermocouples.
Drawbacks or disadvantages of RTD
Following are the disadvantages of RTD:
➨They are passive i.e. current source is needed.
➨They are very expensive.
➨Self heating
➨Less rugged compare to thermocouples.
➨Small change in resistance with temperature.
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