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Why thermo wells are used? What materials are used in thermo wells?

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Answer #1
In numerous applications, it is neither desirable nor practical to expose a temperature sensor directly to a material. Wells are therefore used to protect against damage corresion, arosion, aborsion and high pressure processes. A thermo well is also useful in protecting a sensor from physical damage during handling and normal operations.
Materials used in thermo wells: Stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, Alloy Steel, Hastelloy

Answer #2
Protect the sensor for damage and main thing during maintenance we can remove the sensor without stop the process.

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