Types of Portable Instruments

What are these portable instruments? Well, they are measuring and testing instruments that help to measure anything, starting from simple measurements to pressure calibration, power quality analysis, and more. Some of the common types of instruments are Thermometers, Digital Multimeters, Micromanometers, Calibrators, and many more devices. Being hand-held devices they are usually a part of any technician’s toolkit.

Portable instruments like Flue Gas Analyzers or Clamp-on Testers can easily log the acquired data to its internal memory. It is possible because of its ability to carry out quick measurements and troubleshoot industrial equipment.

 

Types of Portable Instruments

Let’s take a look at some portable measuring instruments.

 

●      Thermometers

One gets to see a wide range of industrial thermometers in the market. They are Multi-Channel Thermometers to Infrared Thermometers, Digital Thermometers, and more.

This device is useful for measuring temperature ranges across various mediums. Usually, they come with a temperature probe that helps to measure the temperature of frozen food products and perishable food for quality control. The thermometers are designed to check the temperature of equipment for proper maintenance.

 

●      Flue Gas Analyzers

In the presence of oxygen, the burning fuel of furnaces to boilers, and even heaters are known for producing heat. However, maintaining a balance of the air and fuel is crucial for efficient combustion. We all know that the combustion system should operate optimally. At the same time, measuring the exhaust gas is vital. Only then it would be possible to optimize the air and fuel input. This is where a flue gas analyzer could be of help.

Being a portable instrument, flue gas analyzers allow you to measure the concentration of various gases and also pollutants. So that the burners of the boilers or heaters can be adjusted accordingly for optimal combustion. It can even measure the amount of heat at a particular moment.

Maintaining efficient combustion is important for plants and facilities for reducing the emission of harmful pollutants, like Nitric Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and also particulates.

 

●      Micromanometers

It is one of the measurement tools that can’t be overlooked. They are made for measuring air pressure, as well as air velocity of any HVAC system. Moreover, some micromanometer is designed to measure gas network testing.

Some leading brands like Kimo are offering a micromanometer that allows to measure atmospheric pressure. Some models are suitable for measuring airflow; whereas, others allow you to measure gas leaks and carbon monoxide. Being hand-held devices they are very easy to use.

 

●      Solarimeters

Do you have any idea about solarimeter? No! Well, it’s a pyranometer that allows you to measure the diffuse solar radiation, as well as the direct radiation. It is designed to measure the amount of energy developed from solar radiation and also heat absorption by the black body. A solarimeter comes with a calibration certificate that offers accurate data measurement.

Well, working with portable instruments is not just cost-effective but also very practical for working on various applications where accurate measurements are needed.