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Pressure Measuring Devices

Learning Objectives
- Describe the difference between absolute, gauge, vacuum, and differential pressure
- Describe and explain the operation of liquid column manometers, including the following types:
- U-tube
- Well
- Inclined tube
- Describe and explain the operation of elastic pressure sensors, including the following types:
- Bourdon tube
- Bellows
- Diaphragm
- Explain in detail the construction and operation of a Bourdon tube pressure gauge
- Describe the purpose of a pressure switch, pressure transducer, and a d/p cell
Available in English
50 Minutes
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the operation of various pressure sensing and measurement devices.
