Kaye Solutions for Power Plants
Application at a Glance
In the development, design, and optimization of gas turbines for power generation, precise knowledge of the temperature gradient in different operating conditions is a crucial foundation and provides valuable insights for development. The stationary monitoring systems installed in so-called test stands are subjected to extreme conditions such as vibration, high ambient temperature, and dust. Depending on the size of the turbine, up to 900 measurement points may be required for temperature recording.
Thermocouples are the preferred sensors for this purpose. Due to their fast response time and wide temperature range, thermocouples are often chosen for these measurement tasks.
For more than 65 years, Kaye has been a global leader in the development and supply of thermocouple reference systems. From the first patented development of the Ice Point Reference in the 1960s to the patented Uniform Temperature References, Kaye has been at the forefront in providing solutions for critical applications in gas turbine construction and their optimal design, as well as other industrial markets that require precise temperature measurement using thermocouples.
The Kaye Ice Point References offer an optimal solution for cold junction compensation in thermocouple measurement circuits, particularly in industrial applications. From fixed 0 °C Ice Point References, which offer an accuracy of 0.02 °C without long-term drift, to our passive Uniform Temperature References, which cover areas with high-temperature gradients and vibrations, Kaye has a solution that meets your requirements.
Kaye's expertise in thermocouple measurement and fault source determination provides maximum accuracy in automatic temperature reference systems. Additionally, our systems allow seamless integration into existing monitoring architectures, which enhances user-friendliness and efficiency.