Instrument Specialization and Pressure Conversions Quiz for Oil and Gas Professi...

Pressure Units and Conversions

• 1 Bar is equivalent to approximately 14.5038 psi (pounds per square inch).
• 1 Bar converts to 100 kPa (kilopascals), making it a standard pressure measurement.
• There is a duplicate mention of the conversion from 1 Bar to psi and kPa; both conversions reinforce the relationships between these common units.

Absolute Pressure Scale

• The zero reference point in the Absolute pressure scale is absolute zero pressure, which is a perfect vacuum (0 psi or 0 Bar).

Pressure Sensor Terminology

• LRV stands for Lower Range Value, indicating the minimum pressure that a sensor can accurately measure.
• URV stands for Upper Range Value, representing the maximum pressure limit of a pressure sensor.

Pressure Sensor Types

• Bourdon Tube pressure sensors are commonly used for measuring higher pressures and provide mechanical measurement through the deformation of a tube.
• Bellows-type pressure sensors use cylindrical bellows that expand or contract based on pressure changes, allowing for precise measurements especially in lower pressure ranges.

Test your knowledge of instrument specialization and pressure conversions with this ADNOC Technical Academy quiz. Challenge yourself with questions related to PSI, kPa, and Bar conversions, and revise the SPZI201.03/04/05/06/07 and SPZI301 classifications. Ideal for employees and professionals in the oil and gas industry.