2. Pressure
๏ Pressure (P) expresses the magnitude of normal force(F) per
unit area(A) applied on the surface.
๏ SI units :- Pascal (N/mยฒ)
๏ Other units:- bar(=10โต pa),atm (=101.3kpa),
๏ mm of hg or ( torr = 0.133322kpa)
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4. ๏Principle:- The bourdon tube works on a simple
principle that a bent tube will change its shape .
๏As pressure is applied internally, the tube straightens
and returns to its original form when the pressure is
released .
๏The tip of the tube moves with the internal pressure
change and is easily converted with a pointer onto a
scale.
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7. ๏ถAdvantages:- ๏ Inexpensive
๏Wide operating range
๏ Fast response
๏ Good sensitivity
๏ Direct pressure measurements
๏ถDisadvantages:-
๏Hysteresis on cycling
๏Sensitive to temperature variations
๏Limited life when subjected to shock and vibrations
๏ถApplications:-
๏These devices should be used in air if calibrated for air and
in liquid if calibrated
8. Diaphragm Gauge of
pressure measurements
๏The diaphragm is a flexible disc, which can be
either flat or with concentric corrugations and is made from
sheet metal with high tolerance dimensions.
๏The diaphragm can be used as a means of isolating the
process fluids, or for high pressure applications.
๏It is also useful in providing pressure measurement with
electrical transducers (LVDT).
๏It is used as primary pressure transducers in many dynamic
pressure measuring devices.
12. consider,
pw= deflection developed due to pressure difference,
P(ext.)=applied pressure (measured pressure),
P(ref)= atmospheric pressure, a= radius of diaphragm
t= thickness, E= youngโs modulus, ฮณ= poisonโs ratio,
ฮp= difference in pressure,
Now deflection can be given by;
3ฮํํโด(1โฮณ2)
W=
16ํธํกยณ
{ฮณ for metal= 0.3-0.5)
Let k =3aโด(1-ฮณยฒ)/ 16Etยณ,
therefore, w= k*ฮp
13. Advantages :-
๏Good for low pressure
๏Inexpensive
๏Wide range
๏Reliable and proven
๏Used to measure gauge, atmospheric and differential
pressure.
14. Linear variable differential
transformer(LVDT)
๏This type of pressure measurement relies on the
movement of a high permeability core within
transformer coils . the movement is transferred from
the process medium to the core by use of a diaphragm ,
bellows or bourdon tube.
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15. ๏Working principle :-
๏ The LVDT operates on the inductance ratio between
the coils. The primary coil is located between two
secondary coils and is energized with an alternating
current . Equal voltage are induce in the secondary coil
if the core is in the center when the core is moved from
the center position the result of the voltages in the
secondary winding will be different.