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Temperature sensor probe apparatus and method for improving time response

  • US 4,991,976 A
  • Filed: 05/31/1989
  • Issued: 02/12/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A temperature sensor probe for sensing the temperature of a flowing fluid, the temperature sensor probe comprising:

  • A. a temperature sensing element;

    B. temperature probe housing means for housing the temperature sensing element so as to isolate the sensing element from direct contact with the fluid being sensed; and

    C. flow channeling means formed on the outer surface of the housing means at an acute angle to the direction of fluid flow for deflecting the fluid over the outer surface of the housing means as the fluid flows over said outer surface so as to reduce the separation of fluid flow from the outer surface of the housing and thereby increase the convective heat transfer coefficient of the housing means.

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