Pressure Measurement

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Pressure Measurement

Introduction

Pressure Measurement
Pressure Measurement


    Accurate measurement of liquid, gas, and steam pressure is a basic requirement for many industrial processes to operate safely, efficiently, and with optimum quality control. Many plants use more pressure-measurement and control devices than all other types of measurement and control instruments combined.

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Some pressure-measurement devices use complex technology, while others are quite simple. The accuracy and precision of the different pressure-measurement instruments also varies widely. This module introduces you to the basic principles of pressure measurement and explains the benefits of accurate pressure measurement and control in process industries. In addition, descriptions of the different pressure-measurement and control devices available will be presented.

This module contains the following sections:

  • What is Pressure?
  • Why Measure Pressure?
  • Pressure Terminology
  • Pressure Based Measurements
  • Pressure Measurement and Control

REFINERY PROCESS

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Table Of Contents

Introduction

What Is Pressure?

The Pressure Equation

Pressure Variables


Why Measure Pressure?

Safety

Process Efficiency

Cost Savings


Pressure Based Measurements

Pressure Units

Reference Pressures

Measured Pressures


Pressure Based Measurements

Flow

Level

Density Measurement

Interface Measurement


Pressure Measurement and Control

Pressure Gauges

Pneumatic Pressure Cells

Electronic Pressure Transmitters


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