scope:

This handbook covers the selection, installation and trouble-shooting of thermocouple sensors and resistance thermometers that are constructed in accordance with MIL-T-24388.

The thermocouple sensors and resistance thermometers shall be classified in accordance with the following:

Type: Resistance thermometer with a platinum element (PRT). Resistance thermometer with a nickel element (NRT). Thermocouple type K (KTC). Configuration: Thermowell (TW). Bare bulb (BB). Embedded (EM). Designation: Sheath length. Temperature range.

intended Use:

This handbook contains requirements for the selection, installation and troubleshooting of thermocouple sensors and resistance thermometers constructed in accordance with MIL-T-24388.