Instrumentation and Control Principles (Sensors & Terminology)

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Instrumentation and Control Principles Sensors and Terminology Task 1 (1.2-1.4)Evaluation construction and operation of sensors/transducers with examples Measuring the flow of a fluid that cannot be accessed The following two measuring devices were chosen: 1. Coriolis Master FCM2000 Flow meter The Coriolis Master FCM2000 measures mass or volume flow, density and temperature. IT is highly accurate due to the double S design which provides vibration to the fluids for a strong differential reading. As a result, the Coriolis Master can even measure fluids with high air or gas content. |[pic] |[pic] | How Coriolis Mass Flow meters work. Coriolis mass flow meters measure the force resulting from the acceleration caused by mass moving toward (or away from) a centre of rotation. This effect can be experienced when riding a merry-go-round, where moving toward the centre will cause a person to have to “lean into” the rotation so as to maintain balance. As related to flow meters, the effect can be demonstrated by flowing water in a loop of flexible hose that is “swung” back and forth in front of the body with both hands. Because the water is flowing toward and away from the hands, opposite forces are generated and cause the hose to twist. In a Coriolis mass flow meter, the “swinging” is generated by vibrating the tube(s) in which the fluid flows. The amount of twist is proportional to the mass flow rate of fluid passing through the tube(s). Sensors and a Coriolis mass flow meter transmitter are used to measure the twist and generate a linear flow signal. 2. VA Master FAM541 Flow meter The flow meter operation is based on the variable area principle. They can be utilized

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