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Shine is a portable wind turbine designed to fit in a backpack. It is a clean energy source that can generate power even in low wind speeds, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and campers. Shine is easy to set up and can charge multiple devices simultaneously, including phones, laptops, and lights.
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This month’s question is, what type(s) of temperature considerations or measurements do you do at work (or home)?
For the Central offices, equipment headends and data centers, temperature is always a major factor to control. All of our equipment install projects are dependent upon the HVAC assessment.
We (my family) when we have a big gathering, always make sure to check the temperature for the tasty meals being prepared. Got to be the right temperature for a delicious meal! 🙂
I check the fresh concrete temperature
Around the home most of my measurements are made when cooking and baking. Ensuring that the oven is the right temperature before baking, and that meat is fully cooked is an important part of every meal.
At home – I am upgrading from a Manual Thermostat to a Smart Thermostat. I heard from SaskPower guys that it is beneficial and would bring savings and energy conservation. In fact a tip for the people of Saskatchewan – they can approach SaskPower and they are giving a free review of Power assessment to house owners in addition they are providing the house owner with Free of cost – LED bulbs, Sensor-based Power Strips, Clothes Drying stands, Smart Thermostat and Shower Heads to conserve water plus tons of water and energy conservation tips. (what a deal)
We perform fuel cell catalyst ink spraying on a heated substrate. The substrate should not be too hot or cold, and need to be maintained at a particular temperature. Otherwise the catalyst ink may crack after drying (if hot) or the ink can flood on the substrate due to delayed drying (if cold). The temperature control of the heated stage has some issues so we have been thinking about getting an infrared thermometer to check the temperature at different locations of the substrate during spraying and decrease/increase the temperature accordingly.
Hi Sandeep,
Great examples. It sounds like understanding temperature is key for creating a highly efficient and durable catalyst layer.
In our new home, the basement always remains colder than the other floors although we have a multi-zone furnace. We have one thermostat controlling the temperature of both the basement and the main floor and it seems like it is not working effectively. So we have been thinking about installing a separate thermostat for the basement whose control can be integrated with the current heating system.
Temperature considerations are used lots when looking at racing engines in my household. Need to make sure everything is running at the right temperatures to ensure things are working properly.
As part of field surveys at petrochemical plants, I measure the piping temperature to better understand the process. This allows me to design an adequate system (grab sampling system for example).
I use temperature measurements at home to make sure that my HVAC system is functioning properly
I would use it in my daily work performing auto/motor maintenance, refrigeration repairs. Thais will be very handy useful tool for me. Thanks
A recent work related issue had me looking at temperature considerations for linear thermal expansion in pipe risers as well as pressure limitations. Unfortunately we had not properly accommodated for piping pressure limitations at our design temperatures so that’s a hard lesson learnt.
I typically have to do measure space temperature to check its alignment with what is shown in the BAS (Building Automation System).
We design and develop SMART heat exchanger solution at work. So there are electronic parts and elecrical wires involved in the package. We need to make sure that we are providing enough insulation between the heat exchanger body and these electronics. Moreover, there are also other aspects for packages built for outdoor installation.
I measure temperatures around chemical reactors closely to make they are at the optimal temperature for the reaction and also to make sure the cooling system is working properly.
We need to control and adjust temperatures in our data centres so the equipment doesn’t overheat
I use thermometer to monitoring the wellness and detecting potential health issues early on in my family especially with my kid. I monitor to identify changes or fluctuations that may require medical attention. For example, a high temperature can be a symptom of fever or any other viral or bacterial infections, in that case i will get medical attention in good time.
Temperature considerations is important in collection of soil or groundwater samples for chemical analaysis. It is important that the temperature of the collected samples are maintaned below 10 deg C during transport to the laboratory.
I design and audit underground mine ventilation systems. In the course of my audit work I record temperatures of hot water inflow, rock temperatures, diesel and electric motor temperatures, and wet/dry bulb ambient air temperatures. These are all factors in determining the safety of the miners working environment in the mine.
I am always dealing with hard to reach vents and knowing the temperature will help me understand if there are issues with HVAC systems.
When testing the heat insulation of disposable containers (cups, container bowls, boxes, etc), the inside and surface temperatures are measured
Hi Michelle,
That sounds like a great application to ensure the food stays warm/cold and that the end user doesn’t get a surface that might burn. Thanks for the comment.
Gavin
I am working in a highway maintenance company monitoring the temperature of the road surface and air temperature is critical to our operation. All of our patrol trucks are equipped with a thermometer that constantly monitors the road that they drive over and the air temperature. This information is sent in real time to our management center to make the best decision on how to maintain safe driving conditions. For example, during winter we can determine when is the right time to use salt or anti-ice liquid, this will optimize the amount of salt used and reduce the environmental impact.
Hi Duy,
That sounds like a sophisticated monitoring system. Thank you for sharing.
I work with chilling and dehydration systems to cool process gas. Temperature measurement and monitoring of the gas and the coolant is a vital part of my daily work.
Great steak is determined by using the food grade thermometer to check the internal temperature!!!
I use infrared thermometers regularly at work. My work is typically involved with building science tasks where temperature plays a critical role in material applications. Certain membranes and primers require minimum surface temperature which becomes a huge concern especially during winter months.
I keep track of my computer temperature… GPU, CPU, etc. Low temperatures = happy computing. 🙂
At home, I will measure the surface (floor and wall) temperature of my house and compare it with the thermostat reading to see the difference. I will also try it out to measure sidewalk temperature during the winter season because I see sometimes snow melt when weather apps state temperatures below zero. I would be curious to compare sidewalk/street surface temperature vs ambient temperature.
At home, I think I will measure the temperature of the container surface after microwaving the food. So I could decide if I could pick it with bare hands or with kitchen paper towel or gloves.