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In Fundamentals of Pressure Measurement, you'll learn ...
- The evolution of pressure measurement technology
- Various types of pressure measurement applications and instruments
- Pressure measurement standards
- Proper selection and application of pressure measurement instruments, as well as examples of improper application of pressure measurement devices and their results
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 23 pages
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This course provides an overview of pressure measurement applications for various industries and methods of using and applying the proper pressure measurement instrument for those applications.
Covered topics will include measurement applications ranging from vacuum to high pressure as well as differential pressure measurement. The course will cover the evolution of pressure measurement, types of pressure measured, methods and instrumentation available for pressure measurement, parameters to consider when selecting a proper pressure measurement device, related standards, and common pitfalls encountered when a pressure sensing device is mis-applied. Also discussed will be inference measurement of flow rate, density, and volume using pressure measurement devices.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the evolution of pressure measurement and how absolute, gauge, and differential pressure are measured.
- Identify various pressure sensor types and explain how they function.
- Distinguish between a pressure transmitter and a pressure transducer.
- Select pressure measurement devices based on the application.
- Describe installation considerations for pressure measurement devices.
- Identify common pitfalls associated with misapplied pressure measurement devices.
- Explain standards that apply to pressure instrument calibration.
- Describe the basics of pressure switches, including how they differ from transmitters and how they are applied.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 23 pages
