Thermowell Design

Accelerator

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Temperature Design requires Extensive Engineering Efforts
1. THERMOWELL 2. SENSOR 3. TRANSMITTER

PROCESS INTELLIGENCE +
Customer Need MEASUREMENT
CONTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS

Complexity,
High Moderate Low
Variability
Unique models
90+ 10-30 <5
per 100 points
% of total customer
75% 20% 5%
engineering effort
Main drivers for Specs, Calcs, testing, Immersion length, SIL or not?
customer effort traceability, Certs temperature range Display or not?

Thermowell Design is Complex and Time Intensive

Thermowell Complexity

Design Compliance Selection

• Multiple Process Conditions • Understanding of the ASME • Selecting the right thermowell
– Velocity PTC 19.3TW – Process connection
– Density – Frequency Limits – Thermowell Profile
– Viscosity – Static Stress Limits – Options and Certs
– Temperature – Dynamic Stress Limits • Selecting the right sensor or
– Pressure – Pressure limits thermocouple and matching
• Dimensional Requirements thermowell length
• Multiple Tags
• Process condition limitations • Selecting options for failed
• Piping / Vessels Dimensions tags
• Nozzle, thread or weld mount • Scope coverage
– Twisted Square and X well
dimensions • ASME Standard modifications
reviews and addition • Selecting the right technology
• Thermowell dimensions
– X-well
• Thermowell materials
• Building the Model String
• Flange specifications
Emerson’s Simplicity

Design Compliance Selection

• Multiple Process Conditions • Understanding of the ASME • Selecting the right sensor or
– Velocity PTC 19.3TW thermocouple and matching
– Frequency Limits thermowell length
– Density
– Static Stress Limits • Selecting the right thermowell
– Viscosity
– Dynamic Stress Limits – Process connection
– Temperature
– Pressure limits – Thermowell Profile
– Pressure
• Dimensional Requirements – Options and Certs
• Multiple Tags
• Process condition limitations • Selecting options for failed
• Piping Dimensions tags
• Nozzle, thread or weld mount • Scope coverage
– Twisted Square and X well
dimensions • ASME Standard modifications
reviews and additions • Selecting the right technology
• Thermowell dimensions
– X-well
• Thermowell materials
• Building the Model String
• Flange specifications
 Overview of Thermowell Design Accelerator
• Simple intuitive online interface
– No software to install
• Strict adherence to the ASME PTC 19.3 TW
– Always updated with the latest revision
• Ability to do mass uploads
– Over 500 tags using an Excel template
• Allows calculations of multiple process
conditions per tag
– Up to 8 process conditions per tag
• Automatic re-iteration of fail tags
• Specifies valid Rosemount thermowell and
sensor model codes
• Alternate solutions for calculation failures
– Twisted Square & X-Well
• Automated troubleshooting assistance
• Generates unofficial analysis reports
DEMO