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Which of the following is a practical means of restricting pulsations in the line leading to a pressure gauge?
Which of the following is a practical means of restricting pulsations in the line leading to a pressure gauge?
- Using a needle valve (correct)
- Compressing the rubber bulb
- Using a dead weight tester
- Using a hydraulic comparator
Which of the following methods is used to check the accuracy of pressure gauges over their entire measuring range?
Which of the following methods is used to check the accuracy of pressure gauges over their entire measuring range?
- Connecting an accurate test gauge
- Test gauge comparison
- Hydraulic comparator
- Dead weight tester (correct)
What is the purpose of a dead weight tester?
What is the purpose of a dead weight tester?
- To check the accuracy of pressure gauges (correct)
- To compress the rubber bulb
- To compare the readings of two gauges
- To restrict pulsations in the line
What is the purpose of a hydraulic comparator?
What is the purpose of a hydraulic comparator?
What is the recommended action for smaller plants that do not have dead weight testers or hydraulic comparators?
What is the recommended action for smaller plants that do not have dead weight testers or hydraulic comparators?
Which of the following is true about the pressure gauge in a remote water-level indicator?
Which of the following is true about the pressure gauge in a remote water-level indicator?
What is the purpose of the condensing pot in a remote water-level indicator?
What is the purpose of the condensing pot in a remote water-level indicator?
In a differential pressure level measurement, what does the "High Side Transmitter Connection" provide?
In a differential pressure level measurement, what does the "High Side Transmitter Connection" provide?
What is the purpose of leaving one port of the DP-cell open to the atmosphere in an open tank level measurement?
What is the purpose of leaving one port of the DP-cell open to the atmosphere in an open tank level measurement?
What is the purpose of the equalizer pipe in a remote water-level indicator?
What is the purpose of the equalizer pipe in a remote water-level indicator?
Which type of flow meter is well suited for measuring the flow of gases, clear liquids, and liquids containing sound reflecting particles?
Which type of flow meter is well suited for measuring the flow of gases, clear liquids, and liquids containing sound reflecting particles?
What is the advantage of using ultrasonic transducers attached to the outside of a pipe?
What is the advantage of using ultrasonic transducers attached to the outside of a pipe?
What is the purpose of a mass flow meter?
What is the purpose of a mass flow meter?
What is the principle behind a Coriolis flow meter?
What is the principle behind a Coriolis flow meter?
In which industries are Coriolis meters commonly used?
In which industries are Coriolis meters commonly used?
Which of the following is true about optical pyrometers?
Which of the following is true about optical pyrometers?
What is the purpose of the red optical filter in an optical pyrometer?
What is the purpose of the red optical filter in an optical pyrometer?
What is the main advantage of using an infrared thermometer?
What is the main advantage of using an infrared thermometer?
What type of energy does an infrared thermometer detect?
What type of energy does an infrared thermometer detect?
What is the temperature range in which an infrared thermometer can work?
What is the temperature range in which an infrared thermometer can work?
What is the most economical and durable type of hygrometer?
What is the most economical and durable type of hygrometer?
Which type of detector is commonly used in gas chromatographs to measure the quantity of a particular gas component in a mixture?
Which type of detector is commonly used in gas chromatographs to measure the quantity of a particular gas component in a mixture?
What is the principle behind non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) detectors used to measure carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in gas chromatographs?
What is the principle behind non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) detectors used to measure carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in gas chromatographs?
What is the purpose of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) in industrial facilities?
What is the purpose of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) in industrial facilities?