At the end of July, COTEMP Sensing – via its Thermo Electric and Correge entities – acquired LPG Industries Inc (USA), a long-standing specialist in temperature measurement for power generation. This operation reinforces our world leadership in temperature sensors for turbines (gas and steam turbines), and extends our ability to serve the most demanding industrial environments. COTEMP Sensing
Why temperature measurement is critical in a turbine
In a gas or steam turbine, temperature is a key variable for safety, performance and durability of components: air intake, combustion chamber, blades and stators, bearings, exhaust. Dedicated exhaust thermocouples, for example, optimize combustion chamber balancing, prevent nuisance tripping and reduce unplanned shutdowns, while extending the service life of dynamic components.
A complete range for turbines: thermocouples, RTDs, thermowells and accessories
LPG Industries designs, manufactures and installs thermocouples (type K, N, S…), RTD/PT100, thermowells, protection tubes and accessories for leading turbine manufacturers – Siemens, GE and Mitsubishi, among others. The company also supplies sensors for the coal, nuclear and renewable energy sectors (e.g. wind turbine bearings), guaranteeing proven experience across the entire power generation chain. powerindustrymarketplace.com
In addition to products, LPG operates as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for instrumentation: engineering, manufacturing, testing and data acquisition for instrumented components, bringing rare field expertise in turbine sensor-process integration. lpgindustriesinc.com
The Correge × Thermo Electric × LPG alliance: precision, robustness and worldwide support
The integration of LPG into the COTEMP Sensing group capitalizes on decades of experience, combined with the engineering and testing capabilities of our teams and our industrial network in the USA, France, India and the UK. For power plant operators and OEM manufacturers, this translates into :
- An expanded catalog of temperature probes for turbines: fast-response thermocouples, high-stability RTD/PT100/PT1000, optimized wells, abrasion-proof tubes, dedicated harnesses and connectors.
- Customized design to cope with vibration, thermal shock and high flow rates (primary pipes, combustion chambers, bypass, exhaust).
- Rigorous testing and qualification for reliable measurements in high-temperature environments.
This combination strengthens continuity of supply and compatibility with the turbine platforms of leading turbine manufacturers, while accelerating innovation in turbine temperature measurement technology. COTEMP Sensing
Focused on the turbine application
Typical applications where our turbine temperature sensors provide immediate benefits:
- Gas turbine exhaust: control of combustion chamber heat distribution, diagnosis of flame deviations, optimization of efficiency and reduction of deviations.
- Combustion chamber and hot-gas-path: selection of thermocouples and thermowells resistant to oxidation and severe gradients.
- Bearings (including wind turbine bearings) : High-precision RTD for temperature monitoring and rotor protection. powerindustrymarketplace.com
- Combined cycle (CCGT): coordinated instrumentation for gas turbine + HRSG + steam turbine to stabilize load build-up and secure frequent start-ups.
Recognized history and expertise
LPG Industries has built a reputation as a supplier of temperature measurement solutions for critical applications over several decades and, according to the official announcement, the company was founded in 1967, with strong roots in the Philadelphia region – an asset for bringing power generation teams and customers closer together. Thermo Electric Company, Inc.
In a nutshell: why choose Correge (COTEMP Sensing) for your turbine temperature sensors?
- Turbine expertise consolidated by the acquisition of LPG Industries. COTEMP Sensing
- Complete range: thermocouples, RTD/PT100, wells, protection tubes and compatible accessories for OEM platforms (Siemens, GE, Mitsubishi). powerindustrymarketplace.com
- OEM capability: design-fabrication-installation-testing and data acquisition for seamless integration into your turbines. lpgindustriesinc.com
- Operational performance: reliable measures to optimize performance, reduce downtime, protect hot components and extend asset life.
