Thermal Analysis
Measuring Local Air Temperature
B
Air flow
B-8
Measure local component ambient temperature by placing the thermocouple
downstream of the component. This method is conservative since it includes
heating of the air by the component.
mounting the thermocouple.
Tape thermocouple wire to
top of component
Figure B-4. Measuring Local Air Temperature
Figure B-4
shows one method of
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Thermocouple
junction
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