Instrumentation
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What is a Measurement system in a process? and its components
The purpose of the measurement system is to present the observer with a numerical price value that corresponds to the…
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Wheatstone Bridge for strain gauge – Working – Operational characteristics
A Wheatstone bridge is used to detect electrical resistance changes. This circuit is used in signal conditioning. The circuit works like…
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Condenser – basics
What is a Condenser? A condenser is one of the main components of a refrigerator. The condenser changes the form…
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Characteristics of 4-20mA signal
The 4-20 mA pattern can be characterized by the current loop used for the interconnection of the field devices. In…
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Applications of Capacitive sensor – Proximity, Gaging Displacement, Level measurement
A capacitor sensor works under the principle of capacitance. The capacitance sensor is one of the more recent developments in sensor…
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How to convert mA signal into % in instruments?(ie 4-20 mA=0 to100%)
Example calculation: controller output to valve An electronic loop controller outputs a signal of 8.55 mA to a direct-responding control…
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Introduction to some important pneumatic components
Main pneumatic components All main pneumatic components can be represented by simple pneumatic symbols. Each symbol shows only the function…
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Difference between filled impulse line and purged impulse line
Filled impulse lines An alternate method for isolating a pressure-sensing instrument from direct contact with process fluid is to either fill or purge the…
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How to Troubleshooting 4 -20 mA Current Loops with Loop Calibrator?
Introduction Special-purpose electronic test instruments called loop calibrators are manufactured for the express purpose of 4-20 mA current loop circuit troubleshooting. These…
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A brief note about Pneumatic instrumentation
Introduction While electricity is commonly used as a medium for transferring energy across long distances, it is also used in…
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