Abstract:
A two-wire transmitter (2) senses differential pressure, absolute pressure, and process temperature of a process fluid. The information can be used to provide an output representative of mass flow through a pipe (4). The transmitter (2) has an electronics module housing (14) attached to a sensor module housing (16).
Abstract:
A metal thin film (58) bonds a semiconductor bonding region (54, 56) of a diaphragm layer (50) to a ceramic bonding region (44) of a high modulus support block (40). The arrangement isolates a pressure sensing diaphragm (60) from undesired strain, improving sensor accuracy. A passageway (48) through the support block (40) couples the fluid pressure to the sensing diaphragm (60) to deflect it. Capacitive coupling between the diaphragm (60) and a capacitor plate (47) on the support block (40) sense the deflection and provide an output representative of pressure.
Abstract:
A transmitter (22) in a process control loop (34) includes a sensor (40) for sensing a process variable. An analog-to-digital converter (42, 44) coupled to the sensor (40) provides a digitized process variable at various sample times. An interface (54) couples the transmitter to the control loop (34) and is used for communicating information and receiving power over the control loop (34). The transmitter (22) includes a clock (52) and a memory (50). A microprocessor (48) coupled to the clock (52) and the memory (50) stores digitized process variables and clock information in the memory (50). The storage is such that the sample time of a stored digitized process variable can be determined.
Abstract:
A transmitter (10) in a process control system for measuring flow rate measures total pressure (PTOT) and differential pressure (h) of process fluid flowing through a process pipe. The static pressure (PSTAT) is determined based upon the total pressure (PTOT). The calculated static pressure is used to determine the fluid density ( rho ) and the gas expansion factor (Y1) of the process fluid flowing in the pipe (12). This information is used to calculate flow rate (Q) of the process fluid.
Abstract:
A pressure transmitter (10) includes an isolator mounting assembly (12, 150) for isolating process fluid from an interior cavity (22) of the pressure transmitter (10). The isolator mounting assembly (12, 150) includes an isolator plug (66, 152) for receiving the process fluid line pressure and coupling the line pressure to a sensor cavity (32) formed by a header (68, 154) joined to a distal end of the plug (66, 152). A ring member (70) is attached to the header (68, 154) and the distal end of the plug (66, 152) to reinforce the joint formed between the isolator plug (66, 152) and the header (68, 154). In another embodiment, the isolator mounting assembly (150) includes a base (154) and a support (181) having first and second opposed ends (190, 202). The first end (190) is rigidly bonded to the pressure sensor (184) while an epoxy joint (200) joins the second end (202) of the support (181) to the base (154).
Abstract:
A metal thin film (58) bonds a semiconductor bonding region (54, 56) of a diaphragm layer (50) to a ceramic bonding region (44) of a high modulus support block (40). The arrangement isolates a pressure sensing diaphragm (60) from undesired strain, improving sensor accuracy. A passageway (48) through the support block (40) couples the fluid pressure to the sensing diaphragm (60) to deflect it. Capacitive coupling between the diaphragm (60) and a capacitor plate (47) on the support block (40) sense the deflection and provide an output representative of pressure.
Abstract:
A transmitter (10) in a process control system for measuring flow rate measures total pressure (PTOT) and differential pressure (h) of process fluid flowing through a process pipe. The static pressure (PSTAT) is determined based upon the total pressure (PTOT). The calculated static pressure is used to determine the fluid density (ς) and the gas expansion factor (Y1) of the process fluid flowing in the pipe (12). This information is used to calculate flow rate (Q) of the process fluid.
Abstract:
A pressure transmitter (10) includes an isolator mounting assembly (12, 150) for isolating process fluid from an interior cavity (22) of the pressure transmitter (10). The isolator mounting assembly (12, 150) includes an isolator plug (66, 152) for receiving the process fluid line pressure and coupling the line pressure to a sensor cavity (32) formed by a header (68, 154) joined to a distal end of the plug (66, 152). A ring member (70) is attached to the header (68, 154) and the distal end of the plug (66, 152) to reinforce the joint formed between the isolator plug (66, 152) and the header (68, 154). In another embodiment, the isolator mounting assembly (150) includes a base (154) and a support (181) having first and second opposed ends (190, 202). The first end (190) is rigidly bonded to the pressure sensor (184) while an epoxy joint (200) joins the second end (202) of the support (181) to the base (154).
Abstract:
A transmitter (22) in a process control loop (34) includes a sensor (40) for sensing a process variable. An analog-to-digital converter (42, 44) coupled to the sensor (40) provides a digitized process variable at various sample times. An interface (54) couples the transmitter to the control loop (34) and is used for communicating information and receiving power over the control loop (34). The transmitter (22) includes a clock (52) and a memory (50). A microprocessor (48) coupled to the clock (52) and the memory (50) stores digitized process variables and clock information in the memory (50). The storage is such that the sample time of a stored digitized process variable can be determined.