Brothers, is it necessary to take shock protection measures when installing pressure transmitters near pumps?
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Brothers, is it necessary to take shock protection measures when installing pressure transmitters near pumps? As far as I understand, pressure transmitters are filled with silicone oil, so they should be shock-resistant by nature, but since I don’t have any practical experience, I’m asking. Additionally, I installed small hand valves on the transmitters with threaded connections; is it necessary to do the same for those connected by flanges? It seems that flange-connected ones are less likely to get damaged.
In my opinion, in any area where vibration is present, it’s best to implement shock absorption, no matter what method is used for measurement.
It is best to install and use it strictly in accordance with the conditions specified in the instructions.
First, consider what type of pump to use: centrifugal pumps generate little vibration, so they are not necessary. For diaphragm pumps, those with high vibration levels are required.
Seismic resistance originally refers to fluctuations in the medium, not to vibrations of equipment. Regardless of the type of instrument, in situations where the equipment experiences significant vibration, it is necessary to find ways to reduce the impact of that vibration on the instrument.
So, what is the vibration level of pumps commonly used for applications such as circulation water pumps, feeding pumps, and booster pumps?
Gauge pressure transmitters installed in areas with vibration sources need to have shock and seismic resistance features (filled with fluid).
Transmitters generally draw pressure from outside, so they probably aren’t installed directly on the equipment like pressure gauges
For conditions with high vibration, it is best to use a transmitter equipped with a capillary