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Dear experts, I have a question: For pressure transmitters installed at elevated locations, what are the appropriate methods for displaying and wiring them at lower elevations? Option 1: Install the pressure transmitter at an elevated location, and also install the pressure gauge there. Option 2: Install the pressure transmitter at an elevated location, and install a secondary display instrument at a lower elevation. Option 3: Use 20-mm-diameter piping to route the pressure tap from the elevated location down to a lower elevation, and then install the pressure gauge there. Option 4: Lead the pressure tap located at a high position down to a lower location using a 12mm stainless steel clamp pipe, and then install the pressure gauge at the lower location. Those who know, please give some guidance! !
In this case, you can adopt the following methods to display pressure readings from a higher location at a lower location: 1. **Remote display and control system**: If your pressure transmitter has remote communication capabilities, you can install a compatible display device at the lower location to receive and display the pressure readings from the higher location. Such systems typically use wireless or wired communication methods, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. For wiring, you need to proceed according to the specific communication method. For example, if it’s wired, you might need to run a data transmission cable from a high place down to a display device located lower down. 2. **Use an extension tube**: If your pressure transmitter cannot communicate remotely, you might consider using an extension tube to channel the pressure from a higher location to a pressure gauge located at a lower level. You need to ensure that the inner diameter and material of the extension tube meet your requirements, so that pressure can be accurately transmitted to the pressure gauge located at a lower position. 3. **Use a secondary display gauge**: Another solution might be to install a secondary display gauge at a lower location. This gauge can receive signals from a pressure transmitter located at a higher position, and then display the pressure readings at the lower location. In this case, you need to run a signal cable from the pressure transmitter to the secondary display instrument. When considering the above options, you need to take your specific requirements into account, including budget, installation difficulty, as well as the system’s accuracy and reliability. .
For gas measurement, pressure can also be transmitted via pressure guiding pipes. However, there are some issues with liquid measurement; the pressure guiding pipes tend to retain some liquid, which results in additional pressure buildup
You’re right. The use of pressure piping in liquid measurement can lead to several problems; for instance, the accumulation of liquid in the pressure piping can cause additional pressure, which may result in inaccurate measurement results. Here are some possible solutions: 1. **Use pressure piping with a smaller diameter**: Pressure piping with a smaller diameter can reduce the accumulation of liquid, thereby decreasing the resulting extra pressure. However, this may increase the difficulty and cost of installing the system. 2. **Regularly clean the pressure piping**: You can regularly clean the pressure piping to prevent liquid accumulation. However, this requires regular maintenance work and may interfere with measurements during the cleaning process. 3. **Use remote measurement techniques**: If possible, you can use remote measurement techniques, such as wireless pressure transmitters, to avoid the problem of fluid accumulation. This approach may require a greater investment, but it can provide more accurate and reliable measurement results. 4. **Use a differential pressure transmitter**: In some cases, you can use a differential pressure transmitter to measure liquid pressure. A differential pressure transmitter can measure the pressure difference between two different points; thus, it can eliminate any additional pressure caused by fluid accumulation. The choice of the above solutions should take into account your specific requirements, including budget, ease of installation, the system’s accuracy and reliability, as well as the ease of maintenance. .
I remember that a long time ago, for gauges that were difficult to observe, we installed sight glasses on-site to resolve the issue.
Install a digital display – it’s inexpensive and convenient
Thanks to the great txy6240 for his professional, detailed, and multi-faceted guidance! ! In particular, the idea of using differential pressure to measure pressure at high altitudes is very creative
In gas measurements, the effect of elevation differences can generally be ignored; a pressure piping can be used to connect the pressure gauge or pressure transmitter directly to a lower location where it can be easily observed. For liquid media, the pressure transmission method used for gases can also be applied; only a shift correction needs to be made to the measured values. Or it is displayed at a low level via an electrical signal using a display meter. Or install a video camera and a monitor at a low height; this is quite sophisticated.
What’s the pressure? If appropriate, you can simply opt for a pressure transmitter with a capillary tube; using pressure piping has more drawbacks... It is recommended to provide a complete description of the situation when asking questions