DEW POINT MEASURING

DEVICES

Name:- Dhruval N Chauhan

Roll NO:- 17BE01D070
Introduction

What is Dew Point?

 The Dew Point is the lowest temperature that allows water vapour to
remain in a gas without condensing to a liquid state. the dew point is
directly related to the temperature and system pressure.

Why Dew Point Measurement is necessary?

 Industrial compressed air and gas systems can suffer damage from water
contamination directly or through the water subsequently freezing and
expanding. Having water vapour in the air or gas can also affect process or
product quality.
 Measuring the dew point can be a simple process and should be
continuously monitored according to the plant risk analysis
recommendations.
Devices typically used for dew point measurements

1. saturated salt lithium chloride sensor

2. aluminium oxide sensor
3. Chilled Mirror (Optical Condensation) Hygrometer

These sensors provide a wide measurement range in terms of dew or frost

point.
Saturated Salt Lithium Chloride Sensor

 The saturated salt lithium chloride sensor

has been one of the most widely used dew
point sensors. Its popularity stems from its
simplicity, low cost, durability.
 The sensor consists of a bobbin covered
with an absorbent fabric and electrodes.
The bobbin is coated with a dilute solution
of lithium chloride.
 If a saturated salt sensor becomes
contaminated, it can easily be cleaned and
recharged with lithium chloride.
 The sensor cannot be used to measure dew
points when the vapour pressure of water
is below the saturation vapour pressure of
lithium chloride
They are typically used for the following applications:

1. Refrigeration controls
2. Dryers
3. Dehumidifiers
4. Air line monitoring
5. Pill coaters

For applications requiring greater accuracy and/or a wider range of

measurement, condensation-type, electrolytic, or oxide sensors should be
considered.
 Aluminium Oxide Dew Point Sensors

 The aluminium oxide dew point

instrument and its derivatives,
such as ceramic or silicon based
sensors, are secondary
measurement
 They are available in a variety of
types, from low-cost, single point
systems, including portable
battery operated models, to multi-
point, microprocessor based
systems with the capability to
compute and display humidity
information in different
parameters.
Uses:-

1. They can also be used to measure moisture in liquids and, due to low
power usage, are suitable for intrinsically safe and explosion proof
installations.
2. Aluminium oxide sensors are frequently used in the petrochemical and
power industries where low dew points are to be monitored “in line” with
economical multiple sensor arrangements.

The main disadvantage associated with these sensors is that they are secondary
measurement devices and must be frequently recalibrated to accommodate
ageing effects, hysteresis and contamination.
 Chilled Mirror (Optical Condensation) Hygrometer

 The chilled mirror hygrometer is

widely considered to be the most
precise method for dew point
measurement. It is a primary
measurement, measuring as its name
suggests, the actual condensation point
of the ambient gas
 The sensor contains a small metallic
mirror, the surface of which is chilled
until water condenses out of the
sample gas onto the mirror surface.
Typical applications for the Optical Condensation
Hygrometer:-

 Medical air lines

 Liquid cooled electronics
 Cooled computers
 Heat treating furnaces
 Smelting furnaces
 Clean room controls
 Dryers
 Humidity calibration standards
 Engine test beds
Thank you