2. Explain the operating principle of a Dead-Weight Gauge Tester?

A deadweight tester is a calibration standard that uses the principle of a pressure

balance (P= F/A) to calibrate pressure measuring instruments. Deadweight testers use
calibrated weights to apply known pressures to a device under test for a simple and cost-
effective solution that covers a wide range of pressure calibrations. The pressure in the fluid
which is measured through a gauge is compared to the force exerted by the mass over cross
sectional area of the piston in order to know if the gauge is correctly calibrated.
3. Discuss the accuracy of this device.
As primary standards, they are the most accurate instruments for the calibration of
electronic or mechanical pressure measuring instruments. DWT provides high accuracy in
pressure gauge calibration and prevents the occurrence of an error in pressure reading. These
testers can measure pressures of up to 10,000 bar, attaining accuracies of between 0.005%
and 0.1% although most applications lie within 1 – 2500 bar. Dead Weight Testers’ stability,
accuracy, and repeatability have made them a universally accepted primary standard for
pressure measurement.
4. A test on the accuracy of a certain Bourdon type pressure gauge shows reading of 50 psig.
What weight was applied on the piston if the gauge is accurate?

(Weight +1lb )
50 psig= 2
0.2 ¿
Weight=9lbs