Chapter 8. Pyrometers Classification and Radiation Laws

  1. L. Michalski1,
  2. K. Eckersdorf1,
  3. J. Kucharski1,
  4. J. McGhee2

Published Online: 26 APR 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0470846135.ch8

Book Title

Temperature Measurement, Second Edition

Temperature Measurement, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Michalski, L., Eckersdorf, K., Kucharski, J. and McGhee, J. (2002) Pyrometers Classification and Radiation Laws, in Temperature Measurement, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470846135.ch8

Author Information

  1. 1

    Technical University of Lodz, Poland

  2. 2

    University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 26 APR 2002
  2. Published Print: 20 NOV 2001

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471867791

Online ISBN: 9780470846131

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Keywords:

  • infrared thermometer;
  • pyrometer;
  • pyrometers classification;
  • thermal radiation;
  • emissivity;
  • black body;
  • grey body

Summary

Chapter Eight forms an introduction to pyrometers, also called infrared thermometers or radiation thermometers. It contains classification of pyrometers, divided into manually operated and automatic ones. Radiation definitions and laws, idea of emissivity (very important in pyrometry), definitions of black and grey bodies, and principles of radiant heat exchange are presented.

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