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Differential Pressure Sensor for Filtration Monitoring

Last updated: December 5, 2019 10:03 am
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Differential pressure measurement is the difference in pressure between two points in a system.

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How It Works :Example: Water Filtration System

For filtration applications, the upstream side [A] is positioned before the filter [B], whereas the downstream side [C] is after the filter.

A differential pressure sensor can be used to monitor the cleanliness of a filter in either liquid or gas applications.

Differential Pressure Sensor for Filtration Monitoring

How It Works :

  1. The upstream pressure (commonly referred to as the line pressure or influent pressure) drives the media through the filter. A line is installed before the filter, as well as connected to the High side of the sensor.
  2. The filter then removes contaminants from the media.
  3. Next, the downstream pressure or effluent pressure, leads the media through the system with fewer contaminants than before. A line is installed on the Low side of the sensor in order to monitor the differential.
  4. When the filter is free of contaminants, the system will measure 0 PSI differential in pressure. As the filter becomes clogged, the pressure on the downstream side reduces, which creates a greater differential between the High and Low sides.While using the differential pressure sensor, the unit will offer a linear output signal based on the differential pressure.

Example: Water Filtration System

A 100 PSI pump with a filter is installed to purify the water for drinking. If the downstream side in the system pressure drops to 80 PSI, the filter should be cleaned or maintenance required.

With a 24VDC supply powering the sensor and a 4-20mA output signals elected, the sensor will be calibrated with a 100 PSI line pressure and 20 PSI differential pressure.

When the system is operating with a clean filter, the output signal will be 4mA. As the pressure decreases on the downstream, the output signal will increase.

Once the downstream pressure has been reduced to 80 PSI, the sensor’s output signal will reach the full scale of 20mA. When connected to a controller/HMI, the operator understands when to replace the filter.

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  • Yash Khetiya says:
    August 11, 2016 at 2:28 am

    Your articles shows a in depth knowledge and understanding about various concepts of instrumentation. Thank you so much for showing up.

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    • raj says:
      September 13, 2016 at 5:36 am

      Great info.

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