The temperature of a fluid is measured by immersing a type K

The temperature of a fluid is measured by immersing a type K thermocouple in it. The reference junction of the thermocouple is maintained at 0 degress C in an ice bath and an output emf of 6.435 mV is measured.

What is the indicated fluid temperature?

Solution

The reference junction of the thermocouple is maintained at 0 degress C in an ice bath and an output emf of 6.435 mV is measured. Therefore the indicated fluid tmperature from the temperature- emf table for type K thermocouple is 158 degrees C.