Pressure measurement is used to ensure safe operation and enhance performance in the fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) and process industries. Selecting the appropriate measuring range to ensure that the sensor is not destroyed by overloading the sensing element …
Pressure sensor
How to choose the optimum pressure range for pressure sensors and how does it affect accuracy and resolution?
| Robert Lukat | PressurePressure measurement is an important element in fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) as well as in the process industry to ensure safe operation and enhanced performance. Besides accuracy and many other factors the selection of the appropriate measuring range of a …
Wetted Parts of pressure sensors – definition and overview
| Robert Lukat | PressureThe term “wetted parts” is used in connection with pressure sensors for all those parts, surfaces and/or components that are (potentially) exposed to or in direct contact with the medium under pressure. In case of a typical pressure sensor this is mainly limited to …
How to choose the best pressure sensor, understand the manufacturer’s terminology, current technology limitations, and make a smart choice
| Robert Lukat | PressureJust as there is no overall best product in general, there is no overall best pressure sensor . Although you can pay top dollar for certain features and functions, virtually every feature in one area commands a compromise in other areas. So, it is not about what is …
Learning About the Effect of Temperature on Pressure Sensors
| Robert Lukat | PressureTemperature has a major impact on the function and operating lifetime of most electronic devices. This is especially true for electronic pressure sensors. That's why pressure sensor specifications typically include minimum and maximum values for operating, storage, …