Pressure

Measurement
Pressure Measurement Devices
Pressure Scales
Bourdon Tube
Motion

Cross
Section

Pressure
Bourdon Tube Gauge
Bourdon Tubes
Bellows

Motion

Flexible
Bellows

Pressure
Bellows Gauges
Diaphragm

Motion

Flexible
Membrane

Pressure
Diaphragm Differential Gauge
Switch
Capsule 1
Motion

Flexible
Membranes
continuous
seam

seam

Pressure
Capsule 2
Differential Pressure Cell
Typical Pressure Transmitter
Pressure Transmitter Installation
Strain Gauge

Resistance Ω Increases

Length Increases

Force Force
AREA AREA AREA

Cross Sectional Area Decreases

Strain Gauge DP Cell
Capacitance Cells
Operating Environment

! Vibration
! Temperature
! Vapour Content
Failures and Abnormalities

! Over-pressure
! Blocked sensing lines
! Leaking sensing lines
! Loss of electrical power
For you to do

! Readpp 8-17
! Answer questions pp. 81-82, #1-5