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Instrument calibration using the pneumatic deadweight tester

Conference · · Proc. Int. Sch. Hydrocarbon Meas.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5157336

One of the most difficult problems facing the instrument engineer is the accurate calibration of orifice meters, particularly at remote or inaccessible locations. The object of this paper is to describe a unique solution to this problem, an automatic pneumatic deadweight tester utilizing the floating ball principle. The Ametek Model PK Pneumatic Deadweight Tester is an ideal instrument to use for the calibration of orifice meters. This instrument provides unexcelled accuracy combined with reliable operation and ease of use for both field and laboratory calibration. It has been accepted by most of the gas transmission companies as a pressure standard for meter calibration.

Research Organization:
Ametek, Mansfield and Green Division, Houston, Texas
OSTI ID:
5157336
Report Number(s):
CONF-8404151-
Journal Information:
Proc. Int. Sch. Hydrocarbon Meas.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Int. Sch. Hydrocarbon Meas.; (United States); ISSN PSHMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English