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Transducers

Definition & Classification


‡ A device when actuated transforms energy from one form to another. ‡ Classification
± On the basis of Transduction
± Resistive ± Inductive ± Capacitive

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Primary and Secondary transducers Passive and Active transducers Analog and Passive transducers Transducers and Inverse transducers

Primary Sensing Devices

For Force Detection

For Pressure Detection

C Type Bourdon Tube

Spiral Type Bourdon Tube

Helical Type Bourdon Tube

Bellow

Electrical Transducer

Bourdon Tube with LVDT

Resistive Potentiometer

Types of Resistive Transducers

Operation of a Resistive Transducer

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