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Control System Fundamentals by Athena. A well illustrated article describing a basic temperature control system including details on temperature sensors, control modes, and final control devices.

Basics of Temperature - B. Lynds - Unidata
Beginners Guide to Temperature Measurement - National Physical Laboratory
Definition of Temperature - Peak Sensors

Heater Controls Glossary - Gaumer
Thermal System Glossary -Chromalox
Glossary of Terms - Exergen
Infrared Technological Terms - Raytek
Commonly used terms in Heating Sensing and Controlling - Watlow
Temperature Measurement and Control Glossary - Omega
Engineering Units in the Process Heating Workplace - Eurotherm/Arthur Holland
Glossary - Omega
Glossary - Weed Instrument
Glossary - Honeywell

Temperature Conversion Table - Smar
Temperature Convertor - 1728 Software Systems
Temperature Convertor - Temperature World
Unit Calculator - Minco

Temperature Control - Burkert Fluid Control
Industrial Temperature Primer - Wilkerson Instrument Co. - Tim Montgomery
Identifying and Correcting Temperature Control Problems - McGoff-Bethune/Barber Coleman
SCR Power Theory Training Manual - Chromalox

Temperature Measurement - K. Muldrew - University of Calgary,
Why Use Temperature Transmitters? - Process West / September 2007 - Reasons why you should consider using a temperature transmitter
Temperature Regulators - Samson

Specifying Temperature Sensors in Hazardous Areas - Smart Sensors
Selection Criteria for Self Powered Thermometers - Aug. 2006 - Flow Control Network
Measuring Temperature with an RTD or Thermistor - National Instruments
Evaluating Sensor Placement In A Thermal System - Watlow
Temperature Sensors - Watlow

Control System Selecton Guidelines -Chromalox
Temperature Instrument Ranges - Cole Parmer
Getting a Handle on Temperature - Cole Parmer
Temperature Calibration in Industrial Processes - B. Morris- Hart Scientific/Cole Parmer
Temperature Switch Design Principles - Custom Control Sensors
Sensor selection 101:Optimal temperature sensor selection - C. Swanson - Control Engineering

Understanding Temperature Measurements - Keithly
Tips for Temperature Testing - Keithley - D. Cigoy
Temperature Measurement Applications in Power Plants - ControlGlobal/Endress + Hauser - May 2005 - R. Jethra - Application of RTD's and thermocouples.
Comparison of Widely Used Temperature Sensing Technologies - Sensor Scientific

Introduction to Temperature Measurement - Omega
Comparing Thermocouples, RTD's, Thermistors and Infrared - Peak Sensors
Comparison of Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors - Watlow
Application Note - RTD Thermocouple or Thermistor - MicroDAQ
Temperature Scales and Classifications of Thermometers - Sensorland

Thermocouples, Thermistors, and RTDs - Sensor Scientific
Thermocouple or RTD - Thermo Electric
Design Guide - A discussion of key issues to consider when designing a temperature sensor - Peak Sensors
Temperature Sensor Selection - Thermometrics

Recent Advances in Temperature Sensors - Thermo Electric
Why Use Temperature Transmitter - Moore
Temperature Technical Information - Peak Sensors
Comparison of Temperature Sensors and Response Times - Nanmac
Temperature Gradients and Sensors - Nanmac
Eliminate Temperature Coefficients Caused by Conduction - Nanmac

Thermocouple Technical Letters - Heaton

Thermocouple Theory - Smart Sensors
Thermocouple Specification Criteria - Smart Sensors
Fooled by a thermocouple: Temperature sensing gone awry - K. Whiteleather - EDN
Temperature Measurement – A Solution to Type-K Virtual Junction Problems / D. Barberree - Industrial Heating / Jan. 2007 - A discussion of how virtual junctions can create errors in thermocouple readings.

What is a Thermocouple? - HiTekCorp
An Introduction to the Thermocouple - Techkor Instrumentation
Thermocouples Join Forces - J. Titus - Design News
Grounded or Ungrounded Thermocouple Sensor - Watlow

Thermocouple Reference -Madison
Thermocouple Types - Georgia Oven Company
How Thermocouples Work - National Plastics Heater Sensor & Controls
Thermocouple Reference Information - Megatron
Thermocouples - Thermotech USA

Thermocouple Measurement - Linear Technology
Thermocouples & Thermocouple Wire - D. Ripple - NIST
Principles of the Thermocouple - Heise
Thermocouple Fundamentals - R. Park - Marlin Mfg/ECE Fast
Taking Thermocouple Temperature Measurements - National Instruments

Thermocouple Wire - Omega
The Thermocouple Temperature Sensor - Dr. E. J. Mastascusa - Bucknell University
Thermocouple Tables - NIST
The Secret to Thermocouples - Mind the Metallurgy, and All Else Will Follow - Keithley - M. Bayda

Notes on Using Thermocouples - An excellent application guide - Dr. R. Moffat, Stanford University
Thermocouple Application Note - Pico
Introduction to Thermocouples - Omega
Thermocouple Technical Reference Data - ISE Inc
Thermocouple Types - Watlow

Other Types of Thermocouples - Thermo Electric
10 Tips to Ensure Accurate Temperature Measurement - GlobalSpec
Installation, Operation and Maintenance for Thermocouples - Wika
Thermocouples, How they work - Sensorland
Thermocouple Selection Guide - Cole Parmer

Thermocouple Reference - Madison Company
Series and Parallel Thermocouple Measurements - Thermo Electric
Thermocouples in Furnaces and Ovens - How to Install thermocouples in furnaces to minimize errors - Nanmac
Helping Thermocouples do the Job - Thermo Electric
Thermocouple Materials - Thermo Electric

Thermocouple Basics - Peak Sensors (Based on UK Standards)
Improving Operating Efficiency Through the Use of Stabilized Thermocouples - Thermo Electric
Thermocouple Temperature/Voltage Tables - NIST
Introduction to Thermocouples - Dataforth

Generate Thermocouple Millivolt Tables - Minco
Type J & K Thermocouple Conversion Table - Wika
Thermocouples and Extension Grade Wire - Nanmac
Practical Thermocouple Temperature Measurements - Dataforth Introduction to Thermocouples - Dataforth

RTD vs.Thermocouple Comparison Chart - Weed Instrument
Choosing the Right Temperature Sensor (Thermocouples vs RTDs) - Smart Sensors
Specifying RTDs - Smart Sensors
PT100 to Temperature Conversion Table - SearchEng
RTD Instrumentation Requirements - Keithley - T. Hayden/J. Roop

RTD Overview - Airpax
What is an RTD? - Omega
RTD's: Thermocouple Alternative for Precise, Repeatable Temperature Measurements - Keithley
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance for RTDs - Wika
RTDs, Theory and Standards -Thermometrics

RTD Signal Accuracy -Thermometrics
Resistance Thermometers (RTDs) - Peak Sensors
Resistance Temperature Detector - Dataforth
RTD Transmitter Matching - Wika

Standard Tolerances for RTDs - Wika
Accuracy Standards - Thermometrics
Generate RTD Temperature/Resistance Tables - Minco
RTD Conversion Tables - Wika