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Thin filament pyrometryThin Filament Pyrometry (TFP) is an optical method used to measure temperatures. It involves the placement of a thin filament in a hot gas stream. Radiative emissions from the filament can be correlated with filament temperature. Filaments are typically SiC fibers with a diameter of 15 micrometres. Temperatures of about 800 - 2500 K can be measured. Additional recommended knowledge
HistoryTFP was first used by V. Vilimpoc and L.P. Goss (1988). A recent paper using TFP is Maun et al. (2007). TechniqueThe typical TFP apparatus consists of a flame or other hot gas stream, a filament, and a camera. AdvantagesTFP has several advantages, including the ability to simultaneously measure temperatures along a line and minimal intrusiveness. Most other forms of pyrometry are not capable of providing gas-phase temperatures. DrawbacksCalibration is required. Calibration typically is performed with a thermocouple. Both thermocouples and filaments require corrections in estimating gas temperatures from probe temperatures. Also, filaments are fragile and typically break after about an hour in a flame. ApplicationsThe primary application is to combustion and fire research. ReferencesL.G. Blevins, M.W. Renfro, K.H. Lyle, N.M. Laurendeau, J.P. Gore, Combustion and Flame 122:474-482 (2000). |
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