Differential Pressure Sensors

Standard d/p transmitter ranges are available from 0-5 cm to 0-125 m HzO (0-2 in. to 0-400 ft HzO). Their standard error is 0.5% FS, whereas intelligent units with compensation can reduce the error to 0.1% FS. Their pressure and temperature ratings are up to 700 bar (10,000 psig) and 650°C (1,200°F). 

A probe with a second element for dielectric compensation. (Courtesy of AMETEK-Drexelbrook.) 

Liquid level can be detected (inferred) by measuring a d/p. The high-pressure side of the d/p cell is connected to the bottom of the vessel, and the low-pressure side (reference) to the vapor space is connected above the liquid (pressurized tanks) or is vented to the atmosphere (atmospheric tanks). In atmospheric HTG, the low-pressure side reference leg must produce a constant head either by a column of fluid of fixed height (reference leg) or by a gas-filled reference leg. The sensor can be direct-acting (0 to 100%) d/p or reverse-acting (100 to 0%), and the densities (therefore temperatures also) of both process and reference liquids must be constant. 

When using chemical seals, errors are introduced in addition to the error of the d/p cell itself, because the spring constant of the diaphragms and the 

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However, very economical measurement of acceleration is possible when the washing machine is equipped with a high-resolution analog pressure sensor with microprocessor control. These pressure sensors come as a separate part or are integrated directly on to the PCB of the washing machine control. They work as differential pressure sensors and measure the static pressure via a hose in the lower part of the suds container, thus measuring the water level in the suds container (Fig. 5.57). 

A differential pressure sensor monitors the pressure drop across the reactor, giving also an indication of the coke formation. The outside shell of the reactor is thermally insulated to limit heat loss. 

Additional procedures to ensure environmental control. In addition to those procedures directly associated with the Environmental Control Program, other procedures ensure that the equipment used to collect the test data is functioning properly per manufacturing site SOP for Calibration of Biotest RCS Air Sampler and Calibration of Model FKA-Pl Differential Pressure Sensors, which provides assurance that the data collected are accurate and reliable. 

The sensors are manufactured as differential or absolute pressure sensors. The differential pressure sensors are connected on both sides to absolute pressure sensors, of which the difference between the two pressures is to be measured. They are then evacuated down to a pressure lower than 1 x 10 7 mbar on one side (a chemical getter protects the vacuum of 10 7 mbar from residual degassing). 

The regenerative pumps (1) consist of two double-suction impellers, each with a diameter of 0.036 m in series to increase the total pump head. All pumps are equipped with speed control and differential pressure sensors. The mixed phases enter the fluid cyclone (2) of 0.020 m diameter with a tangential tube entry. The underflow of the cyclones is connected to a small storage tank (3) with level con-... 

For wall temperature measurements 10 thermocouples are fixed on the heated part of the tube. Entrance and exit manifolds have pressure taps and thermocouples to measure the fluid pressure and temperature. A differential pressure sensor is also placed between the test section inlet and outlet. Heating the test section is performed by means of a low voltage U (0 - 2 V), high intensity 7(100-1800 A) power supply. 

Figure 3 shows the test section and instrumentation. Ten wall temperatures on the tube external surface were measured with 0.5 mm diameter calibrated type E thermocouples electrically insulated from the aluminium. Fluid inlet and outlet temperatures were measured with 1 mm diameter calibrated type K thermocouples. Cah-bration was carried out with a Rosemount 162-CE platinum thermometer. Due to the high thermal conduchvity of the aluminium and the low thickness of the tube walls the measured temperature is very close to the wall temperature in contact with the fluid (the difference less than 0.01 K). The inlet fluid pressure was measured with a calibrated Rosemount type 11 absolute pressure sensor. Two calibrated differential pressure sensors measured the pressure loss through the test section. A Rosemount Micro-motion coriolis flowmeter was used to... 

Differential pressure sensors are used to measure the bed pressure, leaving one leg open to the atmosphere to compensate for barometric pressure variations. Care must be taken in the installation to minimize the plugging with solids. This is normally done by tilting the tank nozzle on which the DP cell is mounted downward from the sensor, so the solids tend to settle away from the sensor surface. A shutoff valve and washer flush tap are recommended to allow easy maintenance. 

DPC - differential pressure controller DPT - differential pressure sensor/transmitter... 

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We have developed a novel, highly-sensitive air or gas flow sensor which performs well as a mass flow sensor and differential pressure sensor. It is especially suited to applications in the low differential pressure range from 0 to 1.0" of water colunrn. 

Partial disruption of the core could inhibit the insertion of some control rods under this accident situation, causing a local criticality condition as the core cools down, due to the negative temperature coefficient of reactivity of the fuel. Modifications were made to supplement a number of control rods with a facility to inject boron beads from storage hoppers above the core into in-core thimbles. This secondary shutdown system is automatically triggered by differential pressure sensors the beads can be recovered from the thimbles and returned to the hoppers in the event of a spurious operation. 

The pneumatic system comprises of various parts. The air or any other gas is pressed by the compressor through the pneumatic volume, capillary and pneumatic volume, which smoothen the flow and pressure at the measuring system inlet. The air flow is determined from the pressure difference along the flow capillary via a differential pressure sensor. The control of the volume of separating bubbles is arranged by a deflector located opposite to the capillary at a definite distance (Miller et al. 1994). The optimum internal gas volume of the instrument and selection of the right capillary are two important points in the design of the device as discussed below. 

De Bruyker D, Puers R (2001) Experimental characterization of the reference channel of a differential pressure sensor using pressure shock waves. J Micromech Microeng 11 390-396... 

The flow of the natural gas, steam and produced hydrogen are controlled through a regulation loop. Temperatures and pressures are measured at the inlet and outlet of both the reformer and membrane stages, while a differential pressure sensor monitors the pressure drop across the desulfurizer reactor as a measure of its absorbent capacity. 

Differential pressure sensors are special pressure sensors with two chambers separated by a membrane. The pressure difference between those two chambers is detected. This setup allows determination of pressure differences significantly smaller than either one of the applied pressures with high accuracy. Fields of application are the pressure losses over certain unit operations such as separation columns or the use of differential pressure to monitor two other process parameters flow and level. The latter applications are discussed in the subsequent chapter. In high-pressure technology, two aspects have to be observed closely. First, the maximum allowable differential pressure of the transducer can easily be exceeded due to high system pressures, thus destroying or offsetting the sensor. Second, fluid... 

Most of the chemical fume hoods considered here consist of a cabinet or enclosure set at waist level (above a table or storage cabinet) that is connected to a blower located above the hood or external to the hood through a duct system. The cabinet has an open side (or sides) to allow a user to perform work within. A movable transparent sash separates the user from the work. Most chemical fume hoods have a sill that functions as an airfoil at the work surface below the sash. The coimection to the blower might be by use of a v-belt, or it may be direct drive. This allows provision of a smooth flow of air with minimal turbulence. In some installations, axially mounted blowers are used, especially if multiple hoods are ducted into a common blower. Baffles located in the rear of the cabinet provide control of the air flow patterns, and can usually be adjusted to provide the best air flow around the experiment or procedure being performed. Many chemical fume hoods are equipped with air flow indicators, low flow monitors and alarms, and differential pressure sensors to allow the user to operate safely. The major types of chemical fume hoods include the standard/conventional, walk-in, bypass, variable air volume, auxiliary air, or ductless types. Additional types include snorkels and canopies that are portable. Each type must be understood to be operated most efficiently within specifications (see the section below on safe operation). 

The temperature distribution in the loop is measured with chromel-alumel thermocouples and two Pt-100 temperature sensors for reference measurements. Absolute pressure is measured at the top of the riser and at the inlet of the core. The liquid level in the steam dome is measured with a differential pressure sensor. The differential pressure over the friction settings of the individual channels is a measure for the flow distribution over the coolant channels and bypass channels. The total flow in the loop is measured at 2 different positions with electromagnetic flow meters. The void fraction at a given height can be measured with gamma transmission techniques. At a fixed height at the top of the riser the radial void distribution is measured with a wire-mesh sensor, which measures the conduction of the two-phase mixture on a two-dimensional grid. Furthermore, laser doppler anemometry is used to study the local liquid velocity in the core or in the riser. 

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