PRESSURE SENSOR

AHS 1853 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR AND ACTUATOR

HAIRULAZMI
Unit Learning Outcome

Explain the measuring principles used in pressure sensor.

Describe the working principle of pressure sensor.
Describe the characteristic and parameter of pressure sensor.
Record the manifold-pressure.
Identify the location of pressure sensor on actual car.
Measure the output signal from the pressure sensor.
Outline

 Measuring principles
 Pressure measurement
 Type of pressure sensor
 Application
Measuring principles

Non-directional force acting in all direction

Happened in gases and liquids
They are static and dynamic pressure
Static pressure sensor used in automotive engineering
Applications Range of pressure (bar) Remarks

Intake manifold or boost 1 to 5 bar

pressure

Brake pressure 10 bar On electro pneumatic brakes

Air-spring pressure 16 bar Pneumatic suspension vehicle

Tire pressure 5 bar (absolute) Tyre pressure monitoring

Hydraulic reservoir 200 bar (approximate) ABS and power-assisted steering

system

Coolant pressure 35 bar Air-conditioning system

Pressure measurement

1. Direct pressure measurement: pressure dependant resistor

2. Diaphragm-type sensor: using force sensor
3. Diaphragm-type sensor: measurement via strain gage
4. Diaphragm-type sensor: measurement via capacitive
Pressure: Measurement principle
Strain gage factor, K.
Gage factor, K.
Type of Pressure Sensor

 Micromechanical pressure sensor

 High pressure sensor
Micromechanical Pressure Sensor

 Intake manifold pressure

 Boost pressure control
 Ambient pressure
 Oil pressure
 Fuel pressure
Micromechanical: Strain-gage resistor
Class activity

 To investigate:
 Temperature sensor
 Pressure sensor
 Task:
 To locate the actual location of above mentioned sensor
 To identify pin configuration of each sensor
 To compare actual data with operating data sheet
High Pressure Sensor

 Rail-pressure sensor for gasoline direct injection (up to

200 bar)
 Rail-pressure sensor for common-rail diesel-injection
system (up to 2000 bar)
 Brake-fluidpressure sensor in the hydraulic modulator of
the ESP (up to 350 bar)
High pressure: Strain gage
Group Task

 Measuring principle of pressure measurement

 Advantages and disadvantages
 Application available
 Differentiate 4 basic type of pressure sensor
 Absolute
 Reference
 Barometric
 Differential
High Pressure Sensor
How fuel rail pressure sensor works?

 Negative pressure supply of fuel which is ready to be used by the injectors in the
engine.
 When a pressure drop takes place in the rail, a sensor will alert the main engine
control unit.
 Once the engine control unit is notified of the pressure drop, there is a resuming
of pressure within the pump.
Pressure sensor
 What is the rail pressure sensor’s purpose?
 How is the mechanical signal converted into an electrical signal?
 Which measures are taken in response to rail pressure sensor failure?
 What is the MAP sensor’s purpose?
 Where is the MAP sensor situated?
 Can the MAP sensor replace MAF sensor?
 What components does the Boost pressure sensor consist of?
 What is the rail pressure sensor’s purpose?
It determines the rail pressure.
 How is the mechanical signal converted into an electrical signal?
By strain-gages in a H type circuit.
 Which measures are taken in response to rail pressure sensor failure?
The rail pressure regulator is driven with a fixed value and an emergency function is activated
 What is the MAP sensor’s purpose?
It measures the absolute pressure in the intake manifold
 Where is the MAP sensor situated?
Between the turbocharger and inlet valves
 Can the MAP sensor replace MAF sensor?
Yes it can.
 What components does the Boost pressure sensor consist of?
Measuring element with a piezo-resistive membrane
Reference chamber
Evaluation circuit
Connection hose for the intake manifold
Measuring tube for connection to a hose
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