A psychrometer is an instrument used to measure the moisture content of air. It is composed of two thermometers, one of which has a wet bulb and the other a dry bulb. The difference in temperature between the two bulbs is used to calculate the relative humidity of the air.
Psychrometers are used in a variety of applications, including:
There are a number of benefits to using psychrometers, including:
To use a psychrometer, follow these steps:
1. Hold the psychrometer in your hand or mount it on a stand.
2. Swing the psychrometer back and forth for a few minutes to ensure that the wet bulb is saturated.
3. Read the temperatures on the two thermometers.
4. Use a psychrometric chart to calculate the relative humidity of the air.