The thermowell is an essential device in industrial applications, designed to protect temperature measuring instruments from the harmful effects of high pressure, corrosive media, or dense and/or fast-moving fluids. Used in critical environments such as power plants, refineries, chemical industries, the oil and gas sector, and sewage treatment plants, thermowells are crucial for monitoring extreme temperatures of air, gases, or liquids. Choosing the appropriate thermowell may seem like an easy task, but there are several lurking difficulties, and a mistake can lead to significant consequences. This guide therefore aims to provide the basic knowledge for an informed choice.
