DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : A. Vinay Kumar
Designation : HEIE
Branch : AEIE
Institution : Q.Q GPT, Hyderabad.
Subject : Process Instrumentation – II
Semester : IV
Code No : AEI-405
Major Topic : Pressure measurement
Duration : 50 Mins.
Sub Topic : membrane diaphragm
Teaching Aids : Photos, animations, diagrams
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 RECAP

In last class we have learnt about the

• Definition of Pressure
• Types of pressure sensing elements
• Types of Elastic elements

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 Objectives

Upon the completion of this topic you will be able

to know about

Membrane diaphragm

• Description

• Principle
• Operation

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Elastic element mechanical pressure
gauges

Diaphragm Bourdon tube

Bellows Capsule
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Membrane Diaphragm

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 Description

• Diaphragm is a thin circular plate stretched and fastened.

• When pressure is applied bending stress causes deflection

in membrane diaphragm.

• The deflection at any point will be proportional to the

pressure applied

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 Equation

3.58 Et
p= 4
y 0
3

R
Where,
P=pressure applied
E=Modulus of elasticity of the material of diaphragm
T=Thickness of diaphragm
R=Radius of diaphragm
y0= deflection

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Pressure

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 Advantages
• High accuracy

• Good dynamic response

• Excellent stability

• Good reliability

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 Disadvantages

• Low range

• Effect of environment

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 Summary

We have discussed about

Membrane diaphragm
• Operation
• Advantages

• Limitations

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 Quiz

1. How the pressure and Displacement are related in case

of Membrane diaphragm

a. Proportional

b. Exponential

c. Inversely

d. None of the above

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 Frequently asked questions

2) Explain Principle of Operation of Membrane

Diaphragm.

4) List the Advantages and Disadvantages of membrane

Diaphragm.

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