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Tubular electric heater with a thermocouple assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4154897

This patent relates to a thermocouple or other instrumentation which is installed within the walls of a tubular sheath surrounding a process device such as an electric heater. The sheath comprises two concentric tubes, one or both of which have a longitudinal, concave crease facing the other tube. The thermocouple is fixedly positioned within the crease and the outer tube is mechanically reduced to form an interference fit onto the inner tube. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-011385
Assignee:
to U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
PAT-APPL-438,149.; US 3898431
OSTI ID:
4154897
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English