SCHLIESSEN
Types of Fluids
The process media or fluid is an important consideration when choosing a HANI clamp temperature sensor. Process fluids with a higher thermal conductivity will transfer heat to the pipe much better than fluids with lower thermal conductivity. Below is a table with some common process fluids and their approximate thermal conductivities at room temperature:
| Fluid | Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.17 |
| Ammonia | 0.51 |
| Engine Oil | 0.15 |
| Ethylene Glycol | 0.26 |
| Milk | 0.56-0.65 |
| Petroleum | 0.16 |
| Propylene Glycol | 0.15 |
| Sulfuric Acid | 0.5 |
| Tomato Paste | 0.46-0.66 |
| Water | 0.61 |
| Yogurt | 0.45-0.55 |