ASTM D7962-21
(Practice)Standard Practice for Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
Standard Practice for Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice provides a means for the users of ASTM Committee D02 standards to monitor the drift in sensed temperature of liquid-in-glass thermometer (LiG), and digital contact thermometers (DCT). Digital contact thermometers are sometimes referred to as portable electronic thermometers (PET) or simply digital thermometers.
5.2 This practice is not suitable for determining the accuracy or calibration of a temperature-measuring device as the error in the ice bath temperature can be greater than 0.02 °C. For greater accuracy, the user should use Practice E563 to prepare the ice bath.
5.3 The ice point is a common practical industrial reference point of thermometry. The ice point is relatively simple to realize and provides a readily available natural fixed-point reference temperature.
5.4 This practice only checks the measurement drift at a single temperature. It will not detect a change in measurement response with change in temperature. Temperature-measuring devices should be recalibrated at set intervals. See device supplier for recommendations.
5.5 This practice provides a technique to determine minimum immersion depth of the sensing probe of the thermometer using an ice bath. The minimum immersion depth determined by this practice may change when the differential temperature differs significantly from the conditions described. A greater differential will likely increase the minimum immersion depth.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes two procedures for use with temperature measurement devices. Methodology is described for determining minimum immersion depth for thermal sensors, in particular RTDs or similar temperature sensors. Included is a procedure for consistently preparing a reference bath for the purpose of monitoring measurement drift of thermal sensors such as liquid-in-glass or digital contact thermometers.
1.2 This practice focuses on temperature measurement drift in a laboratory. If the user requires greater measurement accuracy, then they should follow the instructions in Practice E563.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7962 − 21
Standard Practice for
Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and
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Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7962; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 3. Terminology
1.1 This practice describes two procedures for use with 3.1 Definitions:
temperature measurement devices. Methodology is described
3.1.1 digital contact thermometer (DCT), n—an electronic
for determining minimum immersion depth for thermal
device consisting of a digital display and associated
sensors, in particular RTDs or similar temperature sensors.
temperature-sensing probe.
Included is a procedure for consistently preparing a reference
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This device consists of a temperature
bath for the purpose of monitoring measurement drift of
sensor connected to a measuring instrument; this instrument
thermal sensors such as liquid-in-glass or digital contact
measures the temperature-dependent quantity of the sensor,
thermometers.
computes the temperature from the measured quantity, and
1.2 This practice focuses on temperature measurement drift
provides a digital output. This digital output goes to a digital
in a laboratory. If the user requires greater measurement
displayand/orrecordingdevicethatmaybeinternalorexternal
accuracy, then they should follow the instructions in Practice
to the device.
E563.
3.1.1.2 Discussion—The devices are often referred to as a
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
“digital thermometers,” however the term includes devices that
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
sense temperature by means other than being in physical
standard.
contact with the media.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.1.3 Discussion—Portable electronic thermometers
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the (PET) is an acronym sometimes used to refer to a subset of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- devices covered by this definition.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 ice-point bath, n—physical system containing ice and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
water assembled to realize the ice point as a reference
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
temperature, or to establish a constant temperature near 0 °C.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.3 minimum immersion depth, n—depth that a thermom-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
eter should be immersed, in a uniform temperature
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
environment, such that further immersion does not produce a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
change in indicated temperature greater than the specified
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tolerance.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Summary of Practice
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E563 Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath 4.1 This practice provides a procedure for determining
measurement drift of a temperature sensor and a procedure for
as a Reference Temperature
determining the minimum immersion depth of temperature
sensor using an ice bath.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
4.2 This practice describes a procedure for consistently
mittee D02.07 on Flow Properties.
preparing an ice bath that is an intimate mixture of crushed ice
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
or ice particles and water in a thermally insulating vessel open
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7962 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/D7962-21. to the atmosphere.
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4.2.1 Caution—theiceandwaterusedtoprepareanicebath
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
should be made from distilled or deionized water. A bath so
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. prepared can provide a temperature uncertainty of about
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Designation: D7962 − 17 D7962 − 21
Standard Practice for
Determination of Minimum Immersion Depth and
1
Assessment of Temperature Sensor Measurement Drift
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7962; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice describes two procedures for use with temperature measurement devices. Methodology is described for
determining minimum immersion depth for thermal sensors, in particular RTDs or similar temperature sensors. Included is a
procedure for consistently preparing a reference bath for the purpose of monitoring measurement drift of thermal sensors such as
liquid-in-glass or digital contact thermometers.
1.2 This practice focuses on temperature measurement drift in a laboratory. If the user requires greater measurement accuracy, then
they should follow the instructions in Practice E563.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E563 Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath as a Reference Temperature
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 digital contact thermometer (DCT), n—an electronic device consisting of a digital display and associated temperature-
sensing probe.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.91 on Coordinating Subcommittee on Thermometry.
Current edition approved May 1, 2017May 1, 2021. Published May 2017May 2021. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
D7962 – 16.D7962 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D7962-17.10.1520/D7962-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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This device consists of a temperature sensor connected to a measuring instrument; this instrument measures the temperature-
dependent quantity of the sensor, computes the temperature from the measured quantity, and provides a digital output. This digital
output goes to a digital display and/or recording device that may be internal or external to the device. These devices are sometimes
referred to as a “digital thermometer.”
3.1.1.2 Discussion—
The devices are often referred to as a “digital thermometers,” however the term includes devices that sense temperature by means
other than being in physical contact with the media.
3.1.1.3 Discussion—
Portable electronic thermometers (PET) is an acronym sometimes used to refer to a subset of the devices covered by this definition.
3.1.2 ice-point bath, n—physical system containing ice and water assembled to realize the ice point as a reference temperature,
or to establish a constant temperature near 0 °C.
3.1.3 minimum immersion depth, n—depth that a thermometer should be immersed, in a uniform temperature environment, such
that further immersion does not produce a change in indicated temperature greater than the specified tolerance.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 This practice provides a procedure for determining measurement drift of a temperature sensor and a procedure for determining
the minimum immersion depth of temperature sensor using an ice bath
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