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Temperature Transmitter
Chemical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A temperature transmitter converts the signal from a temperature sensor such as a thermocouple or RTD into a standardized analog output, typically 4-20 mA, for transmission to a distributed control system.
Example in context
“The temperature transmitter on the distillation column must be calibrated annually to ensure accurate temperature readings.”
“Damıtma kolonundaki sıcaklık vericisi, doğru sıcaklık okumalarını sağlamak için yılda bir kez kalibre edilmelidir.”
Where engineers use it
The temperature transmitter is mounted near the process connection of a reactor or column; engineers use its output for PID loop control, temperature monitoring, and alarm activation.
Synonyms: temperature sensor, temperature converter
Practice: can you use “Temperature Transmitter” at work?
A student must specify the correct range and output type (4-20 mA) for a temperature transmitter measuring reactor coolant temperature up to 300°C.
Show a model answer
“Please verify the temperature transmitter calibration before starting the batch.”
“Temperature Transmitter” in 21 languages
| English | Temperature Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Sıcaklık Vericisi |
| French | Transmetteur de température |
| German | Temperaturmessumformer |
| Spanish | Transmisor de temperatura |
| Chinese | 温度变送器 |
| Arabic | ناقل درجة الحرارة |
| Portuguese | Transmissor de temperatura |
| Russian | Преобразователь температуры |
| Japanese | 温度トランスミッタ |
| Italian | Trasmettitore di temperatura |
| Vietnamese | Bộ truyền tín hiệu nhiệt độ |
| Hindi | तापमान ट्रांसमीटर |
| Thai | ตัวส่งสัญญาณอุณหภูมิ |
| Indonesian | Pemancar suhu |
| Korean | 온도 트랜스미터 |
| Bengali | তাপমাত্রা ট্রান্সমিটার |
| Dutch | Temperatuurzender |
| Swedish | Temperatursändare |
| Finnish | Lämpötilalähetin |
| Ukrainian | Передавач температури |
Frequently asked questions
What does Temperature Transmitter mean in engineering?
A temperature transmitter converts the signal from a temperature sensor such as a thermocouple or RTD into a standardized analog output, typically 4-20 mA, for transmission to a distributed control system. In Chemical Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Temperature Transmitter?
Temperature Transmitter is pronounced /ˈtɛmpərətʃər trænzˈmɪtər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Temperature Transmitter used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The temperature transmitter on the distillation column must be calibrated annually to ensure accurate temperature readings.”
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