Kiel Temperature Probes
Total temperature measurement that holds across flow angles, with thermocouple or resistance sensing.
Total Temperature in Flow That Does Not Arrive Head-On
A Kiel temperature probe uses a shrouded head, in the same way a Kiel pressure probe does, so the total temperature reading stays valid when the flow does not arrive head-on. Heads are available in tip diameters from 1.6 mm for installations with limited space.
Sensing options include thermocouples and resistance sensors. K-Tec Systems builds custom thermocouples and RTDs in Ferndale, Michigan, so sensor type, calibration requirements and cabling can be reviewed with one U.S. team that also handles quoting and order coordination.
At a Glance
- Flow angle up to ±50°
- Tip diameter from 1.6 mm
- Thermocouple or resistance sensing
- Stainless steel, titanium or Inconel, to 800°C
Kiel Temperature Probes Specifications
Manufacturer specifications for standard Kiel temperature probe configurations. Extended-range and custom options, material and lead time are confirmed at quotation.
| Measurement | Total temperature |
|---|---|
| Flow angle | Up to ±50° |
| Maximum temperature | 800°C |
| Minimum diameter | 1.6 mm |
| Maximum length | 100 mm in one part; longer in multi-part designs |
| Speed range | 3 to more than 343 m/s |
| Sensor options | Thermocouple and resistance sensors |
| Materials | Stainless steel, titanium or Inconel |
| Accuracy and response time | Specified at quotation for the selected sensor |
More Than a Probe Supplier
K-Tec Systems manufactures the sensing and cabling around the probe in Ferndale, Michigan, so one U.S. team can support the whole measurement chain, from thermocouples and RTDs to wire harnesses.
Manufactured and supported in the U.S.
K-Tec Systems builds custom thermocouples, RTDs, wire harnesses and test stands at our Ferndale, Michigan, facility. The probe, the temperature sensing and the cabling can be specified together, with one U.S. team behind the order.
Flow and temperature at the same point
K-Tec thermocouples and RTDs can be integrated into compatible probe designs, so total pressure and temperature are measured at the same location.
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Thermocouples produced to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
Thermocouples for your test article are produced to ISO/IEC 17025 standards at K-Tec Systems.
Where Kiel Temperature Probes Are Used
Engine and turbomachinery testing
Total temperature in ducts and inlets where flow angle varies.
Wind tunnel and flow-field work
Compact heads for temperature mapping alongside total pressure.
Vehicle thermal testing
Air temperature measurement in cooling and intake flows.
Kiel Temperature Probes: Frequently Asked Questions
What is total temperature?
Total temperature is the temperature the flow would reach if it were brought to rest. In moving flow, a bare sensor reads below it, which is why a shrouded head is used to measure it.
Why use a Kiel head for temperature?
The shroud keeps the reading valid when the flow arrives at an angle to the probe axis, up to ±50°, where an open sensor would read incorrectly.
Which sensors are available?
Thermocouples and resistance sensors. K-Tec Systems can review the sensor type, accuracy requirement, calibration and cabling for your application.
What temperature, size and speed ranges are available?
Operation to 800°C, tip diameters from 1.6 mm, lengths to 100 mm in one part, and speeds from 3 to more than 343 m/s. Longer lengths are possible with multi-part designs.
Can temperature and pressure be measured at the same point?
Kiel pressure probes and Kiel temperature probes use the same shrouded-head approach, and both can be supplied individually or in custom arrays. Our team can review a combined layout for your test.
How do I request a quote?
Call 248-414-4100 or submit the request form below with your temperature range, flow speed and mounting requirements.
Not sure which probe fits your test? See the full probe range or call 248-414-4100.
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K-Tec Systems provides U.S. sales, application support and order coordination for Kiel Temperature Probes. Contact us to discuss your test requirements.
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