ASME PTC 19.
3 TW (2010)
NEW THERMOWELL STANDARD IS READY NOW
JMS Southeast participated in the ASME PTC 19.3 TW commit-
tee performing the first major revision since 1974 to the only US
thermowell strength standard. The new standard addressing wake
frequency calculations was published July 12th and is available for
purchase from www.asme.org.
During revision of the standard, it developed from 4 to over 40 pages.
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This well passed the old test and
flunked the new!
For the first time it allows you to run calculations on step wells, straight wells and more.
What the ASME PTC 19.3-TW (2010) Does:
Provides the only US Standard giving explicit guidance on the strength of thermowells.
Addresses risk posed to thermowells from transverse and in-line vibration.
Addresses Oscillatory and Steady State Stress independently of each other.
Includes the effects of foundation compliance, fluid, sensor mass, temperature de-rating for stress limits, ther-
mowell shielding and more.
Allows increased geometries never previously permitted - like the step shank well - which provides optimal re-
sponse time at no increased cost to you.
Provides the most sophisticated & innovative approach to thermowell design in 30 + years.
Why do we run wake frequency calculations like the ASME PTC 19.3 TW (2010)?
To Avoid Vibration Damage to the Well. Thermowells exposed to a flow can begin to vibrate and harmonize with
the vortexes left in its wake by the passing fluid. This is called its natural frequency. As the thermowell approach-
es its natural frequency the amplitude of vibration increases dramatically and can cause catastrophic failure of the
thermowell - typically at its base or root.
To Avoid Vibration Damage to an RTD. Lets not forget why these thermowells are installed in the first place - so
that we can insert a probe into that thermowell to measure the temperature of a process. A thermowell that vi-
brates so much that it shakes the sensing element in an RTD to pieces is not much help to the end user. Minimiz-
ing vibration increases the reliability of your control and monitoring systems while reducing expenses that result
from unnecessary replacement of damaged probes
To Avoid Stress Damage to the Well. Steady State Stress occurs when a fluid exerts stress at
the base of the thermowell (and thermowell step in the case of a step shank well) in the
direction of the fluids flow. Oscillating Stress occurs when a fluid exerts stress at the base of the
thermowell (and thermowell step in the case of a step shank well) in multiple directions.
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Tel. 704-873-1835 Tel. 1-800-873-1835 Email:
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ASME PTC 19.3 TW (2010)
NEW THERMOWELL STANDARD IS READY NOW
Who We Are WHAT SWIFTY CALC DOES:
JMS is the industrys leading manufacturer of ther- * Provides you with a quick, free wake frequency calcu-
mowells, thermocouples and RTDs for all types of lation report based on the new ASME PTC 19.3-TW
(2010).
temperature measurement applications.
* Allows you to save configurations so that you can
What sets JMS apart from the average temperature sensor come back later to tinker with them.
manufacturer are the extras it provides to ensure cus- * Allows you to compare multiple thermowell designs
tomer satisfaction. to a single process and vice versa quickly and easily.
* The 24 hour Swifty Sensor Service (at no extra * Provides theoretical max insertion and flow criteria
charge), the free SwiftCalc software applying the on the fly.
new ASME PTC 19.3 TW (2010) standard, * Permits you to print a one page report showing pass /
* The Calibration Program that complies with ISO fail results.
9000/OSHA PM 1910 and is NIST traceable, * Provides a simple interface to receive pricing for your
well with the push of a button.
* The Rolling Purchase Order Program for special
* And much, much more.
volume and OEM discounts
Perfect for faster response time and increased reliability
These are just a few of the extras that make us the in your temperature measurement system.
best. Contact JMS at 1.800.873.1835 or sen-
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[email protected]. vides you with a thermowell de-
sign based upon your material re-
quirements and process variables
SWIFTYCALC HELPS YOU: that you can count on to meet the
ASME PTC 19.3-TW (2010) stan-
* Quantify the design possibilities for your ther-
dard. Save your results to your own
mowell application.
account and return later to modify
* Document temperature de-rated thermowell on the fly.
strength calculation results and drawings to
match.
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instant theoretical maximums for insertion length and
* Promptly establish list pricing for your budgetary flow rate.
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The only US Standard regarding the strength of ther-
mowells has just had its first significant revision in 35
years. There are new geometries, new requirements, new
capabilities and more than 40 new pages of math and
physics calculations to boot in the ASME PTC 19.3-TW
(2010).
JMS Southeast Inc has software to make it easy!
Google SwiftyCalc or go to www.jms-se.com/swiftycalc
JMS Southeast, Inc. 105 Temperature Lane, Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Tel. 704-873-1835 Tel. 1-800-873-1835 Email: [email protected] www.jms-se.com
