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The document outlines a laboratory procedure for calibrating a Bourdon pressure gauge to determine its accuracy. It describes the apparatus used, including a dead weight tester, and details the steps to conduct the calibration experiment. Results indicate inconsistencies in gauge readings due to various factors such as trapped air and observer error, but the objective of assessing gauge accuracy is ultimately achieved.

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The document outlines a laboratory procedure for calibrating a Bourdon pressure gauge to determine its accuracy. It describes the apparatus used, including a dead weight tester, and details the steps to conduct the calibration experiment. Results indicate inconsistencies in gauge readings due to various factors such as trapped air and observer error, but the objective of assessing gauge accuracy is ultimately achieved.

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LAB :

CALIBRATION OF A PRESSURE GAUGE:

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the accuracy in Bourdon gauge readings and calibration requirements.

APPARATUS:

The Bourdon gauge shown in Figure 1.1 has a transparent dial through
which the construction may be viewed. It consists essentially of a thin-
walled tube of oval cross section, which is bent to the circular arc
encompassing about 270 degrees. It is rigidly held at one end, where the
pressure is admitted. The other end is free to move and is sealed. When
pressure is applied, the tube tends to straighten, so that the free
end moves slightly. This movement operates a mechanism, which drives a
pointer round the graduated dial, the movement of the pointer being
proportional to the applied pressure. The construction of the dead weight
tester is also shown in Figure. A cylindrical piston, free to move vertically in
a closely fitting cylinder, is loaded with known weights. The space below
the piston is filled with water, and the pressure is transmitted by the water
to the gauge under test through a transparent hose. The pressure
generated by the piston is easily found in terms of the total weight
supported and the cross-sectional area of the piston.
PROCEDURE:
1. The weight of the piston and its cross-sectional area should be noted.

2. The piston is removed and water is poured into the cylinder until is full to
the overflow level.

3. Clear any air trapped in the tube by tilting and gently tapping the
apparatus.

4. The piston is then replaced in the cylinder and allowed to settle.

5. A spirit level placed on the platform at the top of the piston may be used
to ensure that the cylinder stand quite vertically.

6. Weights are now added in convenient increments, and at each increment


the pressure gauge reading is observed,

7. A similar set of result is then taken with decreasing weights.

8. To guard against the piston sticking in the cylinder, it is advisable to


rotate the piston gently while the pressure gauge is being used.
RESULTS / ANALYSIS:

Calibration Of A Pressure Gauge:

Weight of piston = 9.81 N

Cross-sectional area = 3.15 x10-4 m2


a) The graph of gauge reading (kN/m2) versus true pressure (kN/m2) is
plotted as shown below.
b) The graph of gauge error (kN/m2) versus true pressure (kN/m2) is
plotted as shown below.

Discussion:
The graph plotted shows that the increasing pressure is similar with the
decreasing pressure where the slop plotted is almost overlapped to each
other. However, the point plotted is not smoothly linear or from a straight
line. Furthermore, we can see that the gauge error occurred inconsistently
where the line plotted is going upward and downward. There are several
factors that may influenced the results of this experiment such as:
a) There are bubbles or air trapped inside the tube when the experiment is
carried out.
b) Pressure is exerted on the piston during it is placed into the cylinder where
can affected the reading of gauge pressure taken for entire experiment.
c) The piston is not totally stable condition during the value of gauge pressure
is taken.
d) Parallax is occurred where the observer’s eyes are not perpendicular to the
scale of the Bourdon gauge during the value of gauge pressure is
observed.
Conclusion:
The object to determine the accuracy in Bourdon gauge readings
and calibrations requirements is achieved.

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