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Mechanical Engineering · Q37

Heat And Mass Transfer

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 37

Q37

The time constant of a thermocouple is

A.
The time taken to attain the final temperature to be measured
B.
The time taken to attain 50% of the value of initial temperature difference
C.
The time taken to attain 63.2% of the value of initial temperature difference
Answer
D.
Determined by the time taken to reach 100°C from 0°C

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Time Constant of a thermocouple is defined as the time required for the sensor to respond to 63.2% of its total output signal when subjected to a step change in temperature.