Piezoresistive sensor

For protective purposes, the piezoresistive sensor is flushed with a hydraulic fluid. The medium is separated by means of a stainless steel diaphragm. Flexure of the diaphragm as the result of the external pressure causes a change in the hydraulic pressure of the fluid around the piezoresistive sensor. The sensor emits a pressureproportional signal which is converted to a 4 - 20 mA output signal.

The measuring method is very wellsuited for the detection of low pressures and high overload factors can be achieved with it.

Principle of piezoresistive sensor

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ME662 PCB Mountable ceramic pressure sensor 2-400 bar http://www.impress-sensors.co.uk/me662pcb-mountable-ceramic-pressure-sensor.htm .5 bar-600bar ME501/505 ME506 15mm Ceramic Pressure Sensor
Pressure ranges are from 1 bar through to 20 bar.

DSK 701C Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor

Minimum pressure range: 60mbar Maximum pressure range: 20 Bar

DSP 411K 18mm Silicon Pressure Sensor, Stainless Steel Diaphragm

Minimum pressure range: 350mbar Maximum pressure range: 70 Bar

DSP 410Z 18mm Stainless Steel Silicon Pressure Sensor with integrated electronics
Minimum pressure range: 100mbar Maximum pressure range: 7 Bar

All About Ceramic Pressure Sensors

Ceramic pressure sensors typically use thick-film technology to create a low cost, stable, and robust media-compatible pressure sensor. These sensors are an excellent alternative to more expensive stainless steel pressure sensors or oil-filled sensors using silicon piezoresistive sensing elements for any application where an o-ring can be used. Why? Ceramic pressure sensors are capable for use in nearly all types of harsh media and high pressures. They can be easily packaged to meet your own housing requirements, and many configurations are available including unamplified or signal-conditioned, various calibration ranges. Low cost, single piece (monolithic) sensors come as gauge only. A smooth membrane is welded to the base to allow for absolute and sealed gauge snesors when that configuration may be required. Also available are ceramic capacitive sensors which have the abilility to measure low pressures such as 60 mbar but can tolerate high overpressures. For example, the ME550 can tolerate an overpressure of 2 bar. This advantage offers designers new possibilities for pressure measurement. As we previously said, using a ceramic pressure sensor requires the use of an o-ring which is straightforward and inexpensive. Standard models have 96% ceramic composition which takes care of many types of harsh media. For certain types of media, 99% ceramic composition can also be requested. For the ultimate protection, saphire composition is also available. However, since it is expensive, it is important to understand the nature of your media. Ceramic pressure sensors can be used in all types of applications including
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Gasoline measurement Hydraulic and brake fluid Wafer processing High pressure pneumatic control Level measurement Medical applications and much more

Packaging these sensors can be customized for your application or through use of standard housing which is also available. See the image here which shows standard housing. The sensor can be easily embedded in vales and pumps, opening the possibilities for better control in your application. Check out our ceramic pressure sensors

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Flush Mount Ceramic & Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Transducers

The thick film technology not only offers proven long term stability and high quality, but also favorable prices. The transducers ME501/ME505 are available in standard version for pressure range 1...50 bar and >100...400 bar either as absolute pressure or relative pressure transducers (sealed gage is available also). A low pressure version in the range of 0.3 to 1 bar is available with the ME509 series.

Ceramic Pressure Sensor ME506

Ceramic sensor ME506 with flush mounted membranes. Pressure range: 1...20 bar

Ceramic Pressure Sensor ME509

Ceramic sensor ME509 with flush mounted membranes. Pressure range: 0...200 / 0...500 mbar

Ceramic Pressure Sensor ME501/505

Ceramic sensor ME501/505 with flush mounted membranes. Pressure range: 1...500 bar

Ceramic Pressure Sensor ME550

Ceramic capacitive sensor ME550 with flush mounted membranes. Pressure range: 0...60 / 0...20,000 mbar. High overpressure

Ceramic Pressure Sensor ME77X Series

Ceramic gauge, sealed gauge or absolute sensor ME77X in 2 piece design. Pressure range: 0.5...600 bar, temperature-compensated with ratiometric 0-4.5V, or nonratiometric 0-10V or 4-20mA.

Ceramic Pressure Transducer ME780 Series

Ceramic gauge, sealed gauge or absolute sensor ME780 with integrated signal conditioning. Pressure range: 0.5...600 bar, temperature-compensated with ratiometric 0-4.5V.

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3V Supply Pressure Sensors For 3 PSI & Higher

3V supply pressure sensors for low power applications. Gauge, differential & absolute versions with a calibrated voltage output are available.

X3DM Series

3V supply, surface mount package, differential pressure sensor with calibrated voltage output for 3 psi and up

X3GM-3/X3GM-6 Series

3V supply, surface mount package, 3 or 6 mm pressure port, gauge pressure with calibrated voltage output

X3PM/X3AM Series

3V supply, dual in-line and surface mount package, absolute pressure with a calibrated voltage output, for 3 psi and up

X3PM/X3HM Series

3V supply, dual in-line package, gauge, calibrated voltage output for 3 psi & up

Kilogram per Square Centimeter (kg/cm) or Kilogram Force per Square Centimeter (kgf/cm) - is a pressure unit that has been largely superceded by the SI unit system of pascal units. It is the metric equivalent of pounds per square inch (psi). 1 kg/cm2 equals 98,066.5 Pascals.

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Transducer - is a device that converts a non-electrical change into an electrical change.

Pressure
Natural gas domestic installations are normally supplied at the outlet of the meter with a prescribed pressure of 1.25 kPa. The gas installation piping is normally sized to ensure that a pressure of 1 kPa is available to each appliance connected to the installation. This ensures that all appliances operate safely and perform adequately. Where high pressures are available in the reticulation system, Natural Gas domestic customers can be supplied at the outlet of the meter with a pressure of 2.75 kPa. This higher pressure allows the installation piping to be reduced in size as a greater pressure drop can be allowed across the installation. LP Gas installations normally operate at a pressure of 2.75 kPa. This pressure is set at the gas pressure regulator adjacent to the cylinder or tank. The installation piping is usually sized to ensure a pressure of 2.75 kPa is available at the appliances.

Gas Pressures

Natural gas originates in the north sea at a well head pressure of 100 bar. After pressure reduction at pumping rigs this is reduced to 70 bar at shore terminals. The mains pressure in the local distributing system may be from 30mbar to 7 bar. The gas systems are classified as follows: Low pressure Medium pressure Intermediate pressure High pressure up to 75mbar 75mbar to 2 bar 2 bar to 7 bar above 7 bar

The services pipe pressure to a consumers premises is about 30mbar to 50mbar. This is reduced to a working pressure of 21mbar by a regulator at the inlet to the meter.

Gas Governors

Natural gas is subjected to fluctuations in pressure and the governor limits the gas pressure and flow rate. A safe minimum gas pressure in the mains is required by statute, this is 12.5 mbar. To ensure that each appliance is supplied with gas at the pressure for which it was designed, it is necessary to control the pressure within limits, this is done by the governor.

A service governor is fitted on a gas service pipe, upstream of the meter. A meter governor is fitted downstream of the meter. Internal installation pipework starts after the meter. Most domestic meters are supplied with meter governors connected to the meter gas inlet. A filter is incorporated into the meter governor to rid the gas flow of impurities.

Inside the governor a spring loaded diaphragm regulates flow and pressure. The diaphragm will work in any position since it is spring loaded

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