DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : A. Vinay Kumar
Designation : HEIE
Branch : AEIE
Institution : Q.Q GPT, Hyderabad.
Subject : Process Instrumentation – II
Semester : IV
Code No : AEI-405
Major Topic : Pressure measurement
Duration : 50 Mins.
Sub Topic : Capsule
Teaching Aids : Photos, animations, diagrams
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 RECAP

In last class we have learnt about the

• Corrugated diaphragm

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 Objectives

After the completion of this topic you are able to

know about

Capsule• Description
• Principle

• Operation

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Capsule

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 Capsule
• It is also called as aneroid.

• Two identical diaphragms are sealed at their

periphery.

• One diaphragm consists of pressure inlet.

• Another one is linked to the mechanical

member.

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 Capsule…

• Displacement of this member is proportional to the

difference of the inner and outer pressure.

• Two or more diaphragms are joined to form a capsule.

• All diaphragms in a capsule act in unison.

• The travel arm for a given pressure is greater than that

of single diaphragm.

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Double capsule

Fig.2

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 Double capsule

• Large displacements are achieved by stacking

multiple capsule elements coupled in tandem.

• This is called double capsule and is shown in Fig.2.

• Material usually used is bronze or stain steel for

capsules

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Capsule

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Convex Diaphragm capsule

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Nested diaphragm capsule

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Multiple capsule element

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 Applications

• Used in pneumatic control system

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 Summary

In this class we have learnt about

Capsule

• Operation
• Advantages

• Limitations

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 Quiz

1.Capsule is also known as

a. Aneroid

b. Steroid

c. Android

d. None

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 Frequently asked questions

2) Explain the principle of Operation Capsule.

4) List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Capsule.

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