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What is U-tube monometer?
The u tube monometer consists of glass tube in u shape and partially filled with a liquid. Water and mercury are used because of their known specific weights for various temperatures. Also they do not stick to
Advantages and disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter
There are some advantages of electromagnetic flow meter which are given below, The electromagnetic flow meter provides rapid response to flow changes. It provides linear wide range. Measuring range setting can be optimized. It has ability to
Difference between AC tachogenerator and DC tachogenerator
AC tachogenerator DC tachogenerator The AC tachogenerator is use to measure speed only in one direction only. The DC tachogenerator is use to measure speed in both direction. It consists of a stator and a rotor arrangement
What is electromagnetic flow meter?
Electromagnetic flow meters are particularly suitable for the flow measurement of slurries, sludge and any electrically conducting liquids. A constructional diagram of electromagnetic flow meter is shown in above figure. It consist of a pair of
Working principle of ultrasonic level detector
This method is based upon utilization of law of reflection of ultrasonic oscillation from solid or liquid surfaces or from the interface between two immiscible liquids. The time taken by the wave for its travel from transmitter
Advantages and disadvantages of ultrasonic level measurement
There are some advantages of ultrasonic level measurement which are given below, The ultrasonic level measurement is suitable for measurement in liquid and solid. It is simple in construction and design. It does not require contact with
Advantages, disadvantages and applications of bourdon tube
There are some advantages of bourdon tube are given below, Bourdon tube is simple in construction. It is available in wide range. It has long life. It cost is low. Time tested application. Accuracy is high. There
Bourdon tube
It consists of seamless metal tubing having elliptical cross section. The tube is enclosed in a socket which contains pressure inlet. One end of the tube is sealed and the other end is open to apply the
Advantages and disadvantages of RTD (resistance temperature detector)
Advantages: There are some advantages of RTD (resistance temperature detector) which are given below, The RTD can be easily installed and replaced. It is available in wide range. The RTD can be used to measure differential temperature.
Difference between venture tube and orifice plate
Venture tube Orifice plate The venture tube consist of three parts i.e. inlet cone, throat and outlet cone. The orifice plate is a thin circular plate. The venture tube is made up of cast iron or steel.