Reduce System Downtime With

Differential Pressure Measurement

Presenter:
Peter Chronis
Vice President Business Development
pchronis@winters.com
 Agenda

• Handouts/Web Links
• Winters introduction
• Why use a differential gauge
• Applications measuring differential pressure
• Types of differential sensors
• Winters offering
• Q&A
• Survey & webinar link
 Winters is a Canadian Company
Servicing the World’s
Instrumentation Needs

• 65+ years of experience

• Corporate in Toronto, Canada Toronto

• 8 Sales & Service facilities globally

- Toronto & Calgary Houston
- Houston & Buffalo
- Dubai & Shanghai
Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires & Montevideo

• Specializing in Pressure & Temperature

Shanghai
 Why Differential Pressure Gauges ?

• The four pillars of instrumentation: pressure, temperature,

level and flow
• Monitor the condition and movement of liquids and gases
• Differential pressure gauges are considered ‘specialty’
gauges as they can be utilized for pressure, level and flow
measurement
• Implementing differential gauges, greatly reduces
operator errors, improves process efficiency, protects
expensive equipment and reduces maintenance
downtime
 Filter Monitoring With
Differential Pressure Gauges

• The most popular application for differential pressure gauge is

filtration
• When a filter becomes clogged, efficiency and pressure drop
• A differential pressure gauge is used to detect a clogged filter
• How does it work?
‒ As the filter collects foreign particles, the pressure before
the filter builds up. The more the filter gets clogged, the
more the differential pressure increases
‒ Once the differential pressure reaches a specific value, the
instrument technician knows the filter requires changing
 Traditional Filter Monitoring With
Two (2) Pressure Gauges

• One pressure gauge before filter

• Another pressure gauge after the filter

• The user will need to continuously monitor both

instruments and subtract the high-side from the low

• This approach is prone to human & instrument errors

 Differential Pressure Gauges
Are The Solution

• One differential pressure gauge, installed using the

same taps, eliminates the previous problems

• The rate of error will drop

• An instant measure of the change in pressure

• No need for any math

• Preventative maintenance at a glance

Typical Air Filter Installation

High Low
 Flow Monitoring With
Differential Pressure Gauges

• Flow is another common application

• Install an orifice plate and measure the pressure drop

• Finding the difference in pressure before and after the

orifice

• A differential pressure gauge solution represents a high

accuracy solution at a low cost
 Flow Monitoring With
Differential Pressure Gauges
 Liquid Level Monitoring With
Differential Pressure Gauges

• Differential pressure gauges also measure liquid level

• In open tanks and in a closed tanks

• The resulting measurement is the height of the liquid

within the tank

• This is a relatively inexpensive solution

Liquid Level Monitoring With
Differential Pressure Gauges
 DP Gauges Are Equipped To Handle Many
Commercial & Industrial Applications

• Air Handling Units

• Dust Collection Equipment
• Fume Hoods & Air Dryers
• Clean Rooms
• Tanks & Containment
Chambers
• General Filtration Equipment
 Different Types Of Mechanical
Differential Pressure Sensors

• The following mechanical pressure

sensing elements are available
‒ Bourdon tube
‒ Diaphragm type and
‒ Piston
• Bourdon tube
‒ Two separate c-tubes
• Diaphragm type
‒ Separated by a diaphragm element
• Piston
‒ Magnetized calibrated piston
 PDT Series Differential Gauge

• PDT Series has a single pointer

• The dial is available with either a
conventional or balanced scale
‒ The conventional scale measures the
total pressure in the system
‒ The balanced scale has a ‘0’ at the
12 o’clock position
• The PDT is available in ranges from 15 to
600 psi and is used in general purpose,
medium to high pressure applications, for
static pressure up to 900 psi
 PDT Series Internals

• Single gauge with pointer for

measuring two independent but
related pressures
• Shows the difference between the
two pressures
• Limited to line or static pressure no
more than 1.5 x desired dial range
e.g. 0/200 psi dial scale has a
maximum operating pressure of
0/300 psi
 PFD WinAIR
Differential Series Gauge

• PFD Series is a non-traditional

differential gauge
‒ Extremely low pressure
‒ Resistance free
• Used to measure air and non-
combustible gases
• Unlike the PDT, the WinAIR differential
gauge uses a rubber diaphragm and
magnetic movement
• The gauge measures “H2O, mmH2O,
kPa and many more pressure scales
 PFD Series, WinAIR
For Very Low Pressure Differential Applications

• Installed in applications to detect

positive, vacuum or differential
pressure
• Large, clear 4” dial and contoured
lens for easy reading
• Broad temperature range for
flexible installations
• Easy access re-zero screw
• Standard installation and
mounting accessories offered at
no extra cost
 PPD Series Piston Gauge

• For broader static pressure

requirements
• Differential pressure is sensed by the
movement of a floating piston magnet
against a calibrated spring
• The gauge pointer follows the
movement of the piston magnet
• Full over-range protection in either
direction
 PPD Series Internals

• 2.5”, 3.5”, 4.5” & 6” dial sizes

• Differential pressure ranges from 0/5 to 0/110 psid
• Static pressures of 3K or 6K psig
• Aluminum and Stainless Steel materials
PFD Series, WinAIR

New Winters Product

 WinAIR
Product Features

• 4” dial size (100mm), 4.4” case

(112mm)
• Industrial die-cast black aluminum
• 0/0.25”H2O to 0/150”H20 pressure
ranges
• Additional pressure ranges
• 2 sets of 1/8” NPT connection, side
and back
• Full scale, 2% accuracy
• 5 year warranty
 WinAIR
Technical Overview
How It Works
1. Die case aluminum case
#7
2. Threaded ring connection
3. Silicone rubber diaphragm #1
detects media pressure
#6
(protective plate)
#5
4. Calibrated steel spring reacts
to pressure from diaphragm
5. Magnetic movement rotates #3 #4
spiral connection #8
6. Aluminum dial pointer
7. Re-zero adjustment screw
#2
8. 2 x process connections,
high & low
 WinAIR
How It Works
 WinAIR
How It Works
 Included Accessories

• Mounting Kit is included in each

product box

- Wall & Panel mounting brackets

with screws

- 2 x hose barbs with 1/8” NPT

- 2 x plugs
 Surface and Panel Mounting
Made Easy

• Surface Mount
Drill 3 holes 120° apart
on a diameter circle to
match the holes on the
back of WinAIR. Refer
to drawing for
dimensions
• Panel Mount
Cut an opening in the
panel to allow close fit
of 4.4” (112mm) gauge
case diameter. Refer to
drawing for dimensions
 Mounting Options

• Air Filter Kit

• Hanging bracket / stand
• Surface mounting bracket
• 3-way valve
• Panel mounting flange
• Flush mount bracket
• Pipe mounting kit
• Red Set Pointer
- Nickel plated turning knob
- Selectable by hand
Air Filter Kit
 Air Filter Kit Installed
In Ventilation Chamber
Hanging Bracket
3-Way Valves
Specialized Dials, Private Logos &
Ring Colors Are Available
 Commercial Specification Guide
Is Available

• Highlighting key features

and differentiators
- Black die-case
aluminum housing
- Clear window
- Black aluminum pointer
- Standard low pressure
rating
- Re-zero screw
 What To Remember

• The benefit of differential pressure measurement is simplicity

• Winters offers many different types of mechanical differential gauge

technologies for low, medium and high pressure differential
requirements

• Winters sensor options included bourdon tube, diaphragm and

piston type

• Monitoring differential pressure reduces confusion, errors and

inaccuracies and presents conditions on a single easy–to-read dial
 For More Information . . .

• Contact your local Winters RSM or 1-800-WINTERS (946-8377)

• See us at AHR 2020 - Orlando FL, Booth # 1220
• Visit our differential gauge web page
• https://winters.com/productcategory/differential-gauges/
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