Chapter 2: Process Measurement and Transducers

2.1 Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, the student should:

Be able to explain the meaning of the terms accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution, repeatability, rangeability, span and hysteresis
Be able to make an appropriate selection of sensing devices for a particular process
Describe the sensors used for measurement of temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level
List the methods of minimizing the interference effects of noise on our instrumentation system.

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