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This document contains a tutorial with questions and answers about process instrumentation. 1. It asks about the accuracy of a scale at readings of 50 lbs and 100 lbs, and the % of full scale deviation (FSD). 2. It asks about the error in measuring 107 psi with different pressure sensors specifications. 3. It provides a pressure sensor accuracy and asks to calculate the possible pressure range that could produce a given output reading. 4. It asks for comments about the accuracy of a flow sensor based on a hysteresis curve showing outputs at increasing and decreasing flow rates.

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Tutorial 1 - Suggested Answer

This document contains a tutorial with questions and answers about process instrumentation. 1. It asks about the accuracy of a scale at readings of 50 lbs and 100 lbs, and the % of full scale deviation (FSD). 2. It asks about the error in measuring 107 psi with different pressure sensors specifications. 3. It provides a pressure sensor accuracy and asks to calculate the possible pressure range that could produce a given output reading. 4. It asks for comments about the accuracy of a flow sensor based on a hysteresis curve showing outputs at increasing and decreasing flow rates.

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Tutorial ERT213 PROCESS INTRUMENTATIONS S1, 2018/19

1. In the data sheet of a scale capable of weighing up to 200 lb, the accuracy is
given as ±2.5 percent of a reading. What is the deviation at the 50 and 100 lb
readings, and what is the %FSD accuracy?

2. A pressure sensor has a span of 25 to 150 psi. Specify the error when measuring
107 psi, if the accuracy of the gauge is:
(a) ±1.5% of span, (b)±2% FSD, and (c) ±1.3% of reading.

3. A pressure sensor has an accuracy of ±2.2% of reading, and a transfer function


of 27 mV/kPa. If the output of the sensor is 231 mV, then what is the range of
pressures that could give this reading?

4. A flow sensor in a process pipeline is calibrated. Figure T1 shows the measured


data when the measurement was made in increasing and decreasing readings.
Give your comment on the accuracy of the flow sensor.

Figure T1: The output of a flow meter in a pipeline against flow rate.

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Tutorial ERT213 PROCESS INTRUMENTATIONS S1, 2018/19

ANSWER:
1. Deviation at 50 lb = ± (50 × 2.5/100) lb = ±1.25 lb
Deviation at 100 lb = ± (100 × 2.5/100) lb = ±2.5 lb
Maximum deviation occurs at FSD, that is, ±5 lb or ±2.5% FSD

2. (a) Error =±0.015 (150 −25) psi=±1.88 psi.


(b) Error =±0.02 × 150 psi=±3 psi.
(c) Error =±0.013 × 103 psi=±1.34 psi.

3. Pressure range=231/27 kPa±2.2%=8.5 kPa±2.2%=8.313 to 8.687 kPa

4. A hysteresis curve for a flow sensor is shown in Figure T1, where the output
initiating from a zero reading and initiating from a maximum reading
are different. For instance, the output from zero for a 50 cm/min is 4.2V,
compared to 5.6V when reading the same flow rate after a maximum reading.

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