Thermocouple Problems

1. Calculate the average sensitivity (μV/°C) of a type K thermocouple in the temperature range 5°C to 80
°C.
2. The cold junction of a type K thermocouple is kept at 0 °C. Use above Table to determine the
temperature if the measured voltage is
a) 682 μV and b) 2220 μV.

Table 1: Temperature Vs Voltages (uV) for K type thermocouple