TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
Thermodynamics
The conversion of one temperature scale to another is sometimes required at nuclear facilities,
and the operator should be acquainted with the process. The following two examples will be
helpful.
Example 1: Temperature Scale Conversion
What is the Rankine equivalent of 80°C?
Solution:
°F
= (9/5) °C + 32
= (9/5)(80) + 32
= 176 °F
°R
= °F + 460
= 176 + 460
= 636 °R
Example 2: Temperature Scale Conversion
What is the Kelvin equivalent of 80°F?
Solution:
°C
= (5/9) (°F - 32)
= (5/9) (80 - 32)
= 26.7°C
°K
= °C + 273
= 26.7 + 273
= 299.7 °K
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