These are the devices used in detecting and controlling temperature. They are employed in different areas. The following are some of the main areas where these sensors are widely used.
At home
You can use these units in various regions of your house. They are mainly used in the kitchen as well as in the cooling and heating system. The refrigerator is one of the kitchen alliances which use these sensors. It is used in achieving the desired temperature. This is helpful in regulating the power consumed since the fridge will switch off automatically once the desired temperature is attained.
Temperature sensors are meant to detect the external temperature and then control the automatic switch which switches on and off. It will switch off when the temperature falls below a certain point. The sensor has a wide application in heating and cooling systems. It is also used in air conditioners and in the furnace. It plays an important role by activating the heater whenever it is very cold. It will also activate the air conditioner when it is too hot.
Oil exploration
When finding oil, you are expected to drill very deep below the earth’s surface. Higher temperatures are experienced as you dig deep into the ground. This means that there is a need to come up with a means of protecting the drill bits against the high temperatures. These drills are equipped with sensors which notify the oil explorers when the temperatures are extremely high. The sensor will send a signal when such temperatures are reached. The explorers will then have to stop working to protect their drill bits.
Battery chargers
These chargers are used in charging the various types of batteries such as car batteries, computer batteries, and flashlights. The different types of chargers have different capabilities of storing charge. There is always need to protect the batteries when charging. To achieve these, the new chargers are equipped with sensors that prevent your batteries from overcharging. These sensors are meant to stop the charging process and thus avoid any damage to the batteries once the battery is fully charged.
Hot air balloons
The meteorological department uses hot air balloons. These balloons are operated by air which is enclosed inside the balloons. For these balloons to rise, you are required to heat the helium gas which is inside the balloon. The balloons will start falling as the temperate inside the balloon decreases. These balloons are equipped with a sensor for detecting the temperature inside the balloon thus controlling the fall and rise of the air balloon.…