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ANDHRAPRADESH
Name : A.Vinay kumar
Branch : AEIE
Designation : H.O.D
Institute : QQGPT. Hyd
Subject : Process Instrumentation – II
Sem. :IVth
Code No : AEI-405
Major Topic : Pressure measurement
Duration : 50 Mins.
Sub Topic : Variable capacitance sensor
Teaching Aids : PPT, Animations, diagrams
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Objectives
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Recap
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Principle
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Diaphragm plate capacitance
pressure transducer
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Basic principle of capacitance
pressure transducer
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Basic principle…
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Capacitor
C1 C2
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Differential Pressure Transducer
Glass film
P1 P2
Membrane
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Construction
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Working
• Diaphragm expands
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Capacitive pressure transducer
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Applications and Types
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Materials
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• Tantalum is also used for highly corrosive, high
temperature applications.
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Capacitance pressure transducer
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Diagram
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Operation
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Operation
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Operation…
• In unbalanced mode
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Operation…
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Operation…
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Equation
y =
p (R 2
− r2 )
4 T
Where,
y = Deflection at any point
p = Applied pressure = p2-p1
T = Tension in the diaphragm
R= radius of the diaphragm
r = radius at any point
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Advantages
• Small size
• Good high frequency response
• Adaptability for higher temp. operation
• Good linearity
• High resolution
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Advantages…
• Fast response
• Can withstand shock and vibration
• Extremely sensitive
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Disadvantages
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Applications and Range
Suitable for
• Very low pressure
• Fluctuating pressures
• Range
• ∆p = 1 m bar – 10 m bar
• Total pressure up to 400 bar
• For both static and dynamic changes
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Summary
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Quiz
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Frequently asked questions
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