Introduction to Measurement: Temperature and Pressure
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about heat transfer, temperature scales and sensors; different types of pressure, pressure measurement primary standards (manometers and deadweight testers); and mechanical and electrical pressure sensors and gauges.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe heat transfer.
- Describe different types of temperature scales and how to convert from one scale to another.
- Identify different types of temperature sensors.
- Describe different types of pressure.
- Identify the units used to measure pressure.
- Identify the purpose and function of manometers and deadweight testers.
- Describe the function and purpose of bourdon tubes, including spiral and helix tubes.
- Describe the purpose and function of diaphragm gauges.
- Describe the purpose and function of bellows gauges.
- Describe the proper techniques for working with pressure gauges.
- Describe the function and purpose of electrical sensors and gauges, including strain gauges, capacitive pressure sensors, and piezoelectric pressure sensors.
