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International Thermal Instrument Company, Inc.

Specializing in the design and construction of heat flux sensor technology as applied to measuring the flow of thermal energy

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    • Calorimeter-Temperature Sensor
    • Geothermal Heat Flux Transducers
    • Heat Flux Transducers
      • Standard Thermal Flux Meters
      • HT-50 Thermal Flux Meter – High Temperature
    • Heat Loss Detection Systems
    • Specific Heat Apparatus
    • Thermal Conductivity Analyzers
      • Thermal Conductivity System
      • C-2500 HTS High Temperature Conductivity System
      • C-600-L Liquid Thermal Conductivity Cell
    • Thermoelectric Calorimeters
    • Thermoelectric Differential Radiometers
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    • Thermoelectric Differential Radiometer
    • High Temperature Heat Flux Transducer
    • Large Scale Thermoelectric Calorimeters
    • Linear Combustion Calorimeter
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Geothermal Heat Flux Transducers

The Model GHT Geothermal Heat Flow Transducer measures directly, local heat fluxes in the earth.  Bi-directional, steady-state, and transient heat flow may be sensed quantitatively and displayed upon any standard millivolt recorder.

APPLICATION

The Model GHT Series Geothermal Heat Flow Transducer measures directly, local heat fluxes in the earth. Bidirectional steady-state and transient heat flow may be sensed quantitatively and displayed upon any standard millivolt recorder. Integration of the resulting signal yields the mean flux over any desired time interval.

OPERATION

In use, the transducer may be either embedded in the earth, or attached to a body for surface heat flux measurements. The D.C. signal generated by the transducer is conducted to the readout be means of a waterproof cable. Upon attaining thermal equilibrium with its surroundings, the transducer develops a voltage, which is directly proportional to the local heat flux. An array of three transducers, positioned at mutual right angles, yields the magnitude as well as the direction of the resultant heat flow.

PRINCIPLE

The flow of heat through the transducer creates a minute temperature difference between its surfaces. A multi-element, semi-conductor thermopile, consisting of hundreds of T/E elements generates a D.C. voltage via the Seebeck effect. The resulting signal is directly proportional to the heat flux through the transducer.

CALIBRATION

All Model GHT-1C transducers are individually calibrated at a base temperature of 70°F. Lower temperature calibrations are available for low temperature environments.  An absolute calibration technique is used to determine the meter constant to the required accuracy.  Each meter is supplied with its constant of calibrations.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model……….GHT-1C, GHT-2C and GHT-0.75C
Max Flux Density……….103 Btu/hr ft2

Sensitivity
GHT-1C……….1.1 Watts/m2 mV (Nom.)
GHT-2C……….4 Watts/M2, mV (Nom.)
GHT-0.75C……….16 Watts/M2, mV (Nom.)
Accuracy……….1%

Dimensions
GHT-1C……….0.200″ x 6″ x 6″ (Al.Clad)
GHT-2C……….0.200″ x 2.0″ x 2.0″
GHT-0.75C……….0.75” Diameter x 0.187”
Temperature……….-100 to + 250 F
Internal Resistance……….13 Ohms
Time Constant……….15 Secs. (Approx.)
Construction……….Waterproof
Heat Flow……….Bi-directional
Readout Required……….Portable Potentiometer, Recorder, or Data Logger
Power Source Required……….None
Thermocouple……….Cu/Co(Optional)
Cable……….Attached, Waterproof, 4′

OTHER THERMAL INSTRUMENTS

Heat Flux Transducers, Thermopiles, Primary Heat Flux Standards, Heat Flux Measuring Systems, Thermal Conductivity Cells

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