Fundamentals of CPC. Pt. 4. Pressure transducers

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · Pet. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6767321

Podio, A L

Among the many types of pressure transducers available, the most common in terms of industrial and process control application are bonded strain gage, generally used for gage pressure readings; and variable reluctance, commonly used for differential pressure measurement. The strain gage technique is well developed, covers a wide range of pressure levels, yields rugged transducers, and provides simple signal conditioning and calibration techniques. A line drawing is shown of a typical strain gage. A change in resistance is proportional to the deformation. A cut-away drawing shows a bonded strain gage diaphragm pressure transducer with conditioning electronics. Tabular data give the characteristics of typical transducers used in oil-field automation. It should be pointed out that the environmental specifications such as temperature, vibration, explosive environment, corrosion problems, mounting, and connection types should be considered with equal importance and thoroughness as electric specifications.

• Research Organization: Texas Univ., Austin
• OSTI ID: 6767321
• Journal Information: Pet. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Pet. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 45:5; ISSN PENGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AUTOMATION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DESIGN
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GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
NATURAL GAS FIELDS
OIL FIELDS
OPERATION
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
REMOTE SENSING
RESOURCES
SPECIFICATIONS
STRAIN GAGES
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