Advantages of bourdon tube.

o Bourdon tube is simple in construction.

o It is available in wide range.
o It has long life.
o It cost is low.
o Time tested application.
o Accuracy is high.
o Extremely easy installation.
o It is more affordable for companies.
o It doesn`t require power.
o Easier to read the results from a distance.

Disadvantages of bourdon tube.

o Susceptibility to hysteresis.
o Low spring gradient (below 50 psig)
o Susceptibility to shock and vibrations.
o Not as reliable and accurate as the digital gauges.
o Pressure pulsation, over-pressure spikes and ambient temperature can cause
premature wear.
o It should be calibrated in the position where you will use it.
o The glass of the gauge can break easily.

Applications of bourdon tube.

o The bourdon tube is used in analog pressure meter.
o It is used in many hydraulic systems.
o It is used in foot pump to in indicate pressure developed.

Advantages of digital pressure indicator.

 Easy to install
 Suitable for a wide range of applications and industries as it is durable and
robust
 They are as fast as they`re precise, as they have a large pressure range
 Small increments of pressure change can be detected
 Steady reading when the vibration is high
 Some equipment can hold the reading in memory
  There are some pressure gauges that will take international measurements,
displaying results in units such as bar, psi, MPa
 Can withstand over-pressure, constant pressure pulsation

 Disadvantages of digital pressure indicator.

 They require a power supply, for example battery, loop or solar power

Looking to the future, experts believe that analogue devices will remain non-powered,
self-actuated and reasonably priced components. However; it is clear to see that there
is place for both of these products. With regard to digital pressure gauges, it is thought
that there is a greater opportunity for improvement and more companies are ready to
invest and buy the latest technology.

When you buy a pressure gauge always check its datasheet; decide what kind of
accuracy is needed for the reading; how much you are ready to spend; what outputs
you will need and where the pressure gauge will be installed

Applications of digital pressure indicator.

Digital pressure gages are used in a variety of industries and have pharmaceutical,
food processing, and automotive applications. Digital pressure gages are also used in
the containment and monitoring of hazardous materials.

Analog vs Digital Pressure Gauges: Pros and Cons

While analog and digital pressure gauges both fulfill the same functions, they use very
different technologies and excel at different applications, and there are a few
distinctive characteristics of digital gauges that really make them stand out over the
standard analog technology of the industrial age.

Analog Pressure Gauges

Sometimes referred to as dial gauges, analog pressure gauges have a needle that
directly responds to changes by pointing to numbers on a scale corresponding to the
pressure sensed by the measuring element. Movement of the needle translates to
variations in temperature or flow, which are easily noticed and monitored.
Pros: Analog pressure gauges are inexpensive and easy to use, and because they’re
made of mechanical parts, they don’t require a power source.

Cons: Analog gauges are purely mechanical. They’re made of small gears and
moving parts, so they’re much more likely to sustain damage from typical conditions
in the field or in the lab. As a result, analog pressure gauges are especially prone to
mechanical vibration, and in applications with constant pressure pulsation, the moving
parts on analog gauges can wear out quickly, leading to inaccurate readings and
potentially unsafe working conditions. They’re susceptible to overpressure, extreme
temperatures, corrosion, clogging, vibration, and steam, so they require constant
recalibration. Analog calibration requires disassembly and manipulation of adjustment
screws, which can lead to user error.

Digital Pressure Gauges

Digital pressure gauges use pressure transducers to display pressure readings on a
digital indicator. They provide fast results with clear readability, based on the settings
the user inputs before taking the measurement. Digital gauges perform reliably and
provide consistent readings, and are usually powered by battery, loop, or solar power.

Pros: There are several key characteristics that give digital gauges an edge over their
analog counterparts.

 Durability - Digital pressure gauges are capable of performing without

failure in extreme temperatures, hazardous conditions, and areas subjected to
heavy mechanical vibration. Designed to withstand abuse and cracking,
they’re typically made from aluminum or stainless steel with thick, crack-
resistant plastic faces to protect them from shocks, drops, flying debris and
hazardous chemicals. As a result, they are far more durable and resistant to
vibration and overpressure spikes than analog gauges.

 Calibration - A calibrated digital pressure gauge stays calibrated much more

reliably than a pressure gauge with analog output. Digital calibration is done
using software, so it’s much more precise.

 Customization Options - Digital pressure gauges can be customized to suit

your application - you can add and remove features and change engineering
units. Some digital gauges have the ability to create custom units that allow
pressure to be displayed in torque or force units or when a custom application
requires it. This is nearly impossible with analog gauges - the entire dial would
have to be changed to switch units. Many digital gauges also automatically
record high and low readings so this critical info can be referenced quickly -
usually at the push of a button. Analog gauges need follower pointers which
are a bit of a hassle to set and aren’t very accurate. And a huge advantage of
digital is in data collection. Digital hydraulic gauges include outputs for
 sending results to a computer, data logger, or other instrument for data or
analysis.

 Readability - Digital pressure gauges feature a clear readout on a large, easy-

to-read display. Most include a bright backlight as well. Taking readings from
an analog gauge always requires interpretation of the location of the needle. In
some applications, where readings need to be taken from a distance, or several
pressure readings need to be measured at once, analog is often preferred
because of the quick, at-a-glance nature of visualizing the needle on the dial.
But analog gauges are often misread due to parallax error, where the dial
appears to be in different positions based on the angle of the person
interpreting the data.

Cons: Keep in mind that a digital pressure gauge will always require a power source,
so If your application requires a very infrequent use of a pressure gauge, it might not
be the ideal choice. Batteries don't last forever, especially when they’ve been sitting
on a shelf for months. It’s also important to recognize that digital gauges require
special certifications that are mandatory in some industries (typically when used in
hazardous locations) and a best practice in others. Analog gauges do not require
certifications.

No discussion of the comparison between analog and digital pressure gauges would
be complete with considering cost. Because digital gauges use microprocessors and
sophisticated equipment, they are more expensive up front. However, analog gauges
often fail - they’re not as reliable, and they need to be recalibrated and replaced much
more often so what you save in price initially might end up costing you more in the
long run.

Conclussion

In this paper we have presented the concept of pressure measurement instruments in

low cost with fully assembly. The existing pressure measuring instruments are in high
cost,also difficulte to maintain and requires high skilled operators.

Our pressure measurement instruments are constructed with the portable form of
assembly with less weight. It can be carried easly any where by it in small kit bags.

By using this pressure measurement instrument it provides more accuracy and

flexibility in measurement works.It reduces the reworks and saves the time, which is
benefical for small laboratories and also for own business.