DIAPHRAGM PRESSURE

GAUGE
Presented by Team 18;
Vishnu Vardhan 2022BITE045
Srija 2022BITE060
Kavya 2022BITE031
Sriram 2022BITE070
 CONTENTS

1. Construction
2. Diagram
3. Working Principle
4. Applications and Uses (Video)
5. Summary
DIAGRAM OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF
A DIAPHRAGM PRESSURE
GAUGE

A . Pointer
B . Upper and Lower Housing
C. Pressure Inlet
D. Pressure Element
E. Diaphragm
 CONSTRUCTION
Stainless steel or Inconel, two robust
sheets of steel, are typically used to
make the diaphragm. A connection or
other mechanism transmits the
pressure element's deflection. The
pointer receives an amplified version
of the element's slight deflection
thanks to this process.
WORKING PROCEDURE
1. Pressure inlet: System media enters the pressure gauge at the pressure
inlet.The inlet has a threaded (e.g., NPT or BSP) or flange process
connection.

2. Diaphragm: The media presses against and proportionally deflects the

diaphragm. The diaphragm is a thin, circular, flexible, metal disc. It is
typically made of stainless steel for corrosion and high-temperature
resistance.

3. Housing: The housing securing the diaphragm has upper and lower
components . The lower housing connects to the pressure inlet and the
upper housing supports the diaphragm in the case of high pressure.
4. Pressure element: The pressure element reacts to the diaphragm deflection.
Typically,the pressure element will be a rack and pinion setup or a bourdon tube
setup. For the latter, the pressure element is filled with fluid to transfer pressure
changes throughout the element.

5. Pointer: Finally, the movement of the pressure element proportionally translates to

the pointer's movement so a user can read the system pressure from the pressure
gauge.
APPLICATION AND USES
● There are two reasons to choose a diaphragm
seal pressure gauge over other types. The first
is when it is necessary for the system's media
to not mix or contact the working parts of the
gauge past the diaphragm. The second is for
measuring low pressures. A diaphragm gauge can
accurately measure pressure as low as 16 mbar.
❖ Pressure measurement in industrial and manufacturing
processes, such as in chemical plants and power plants.

❖ Pressure monitoring in pipelines and other fluid transport

systems.

❖ Pressure monitoring in gas and liquid storage tanks.

❖ Pressure monitoring in medical equipment, such as in blood

pressure monitors.
WORKING VIDEO
 SUMMARY

In this seminar on diaphragm pressure gauges provided

participants with a concise understanding of these versatile
devices. It covered their construction, calibration, and
applications across different industries. The seminar
emphasized the importance of accuracy, proper installation,
and maintenance for optimal performance. Participants gained
practical knowledge for selecting, operating, and maintaining
diaphragm pressure gauges effectively.