Pressure Gauge Calibrator Model FM 55

INSTRUCTION cum EXPERIMENTS

MANUAL

FOR

PRESSURE GAUGE
CALIBRATOR
Model FM 55

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

Supply of Pressure Gauge Calibrator Model FM 55

The above instrument is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material and if it
proves so defective within 15 (Fifteen months) calendar months from the date of shipment to the
original purchaser, named above it shall be repaired or replaced free of. charge provided
The Purchaser sends promptly to M/s. SCI-TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
102, Regency, New Link Road, Dahisar (West), Mumbai 400 068. INDIA. , notice of defect and
satisfactory proof thereof as abolishing that the instrument has been properly maintained and operated
within the limits of rated capacity and normal usages, and
 Assumes the obligation of all expenses of returning the defective instrument, properly packed
to the Factory at the address given in (a) above, if required.
 On parts of products incorporated in the instrument but not manufactured by M/s. SCI-
TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED, this warranty is limited to extending to the
purchaser the same warranty as given by the supplier of such part or products.
This guarantee dose not covers consumable parts such as Bulbs, Fuses, and Rubber Seals etc.
Under the circumstances shall M/s SCI-TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED, have any
liability whatsoever for loss of use or for any indirect or consequential damages.
We can only undertake to send our men to a distance to investigate and put right alleged defects on
the distinct understanding that we are paid for their time and expenses in every case.
M/s. SCI-TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED decision about repairing or replacing the
equipment or its parts will be final and binding on all concerned parties.
Unless superseded or in contractual form, this warranty is made expressly in lieu of all the other
liabilities and obligations on our part.
For SCI-TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
Place: Mumbai/INDIA

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INDEX

Sr. No. Description Page no.

1. WARRANTY CERTIFICATE 2

2. PHOTOGRAPH OF SYSTEM 4

3. COMPONENTS OF SYSTEM 5

4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 7

5 PRECAUTION 9

6 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 11

7 THEORY 15

9 EXPERIMENT NO-1 22

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PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION

Weights

Oil
Reservoir
Pressure
Gauge

Pressure
Piston Adusting
Cylinder Lever
Arrangement

Pressure Setting Knob

Fig. pressure gauge calibrator

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COMPONENT LIST

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COMPONENT LIST

After unpacking the consignment you will find the following items mounted on the main
structure.
 Base Stand of aluminum structure
 Pressure gauge calibrator
 Dead weights (500 gms)

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

INSTALLING OF THE SYSTEM:-

Identify the parts of the system before installing:-

1) Place the structure on an equal, rigid, leveled surface.

2) Ensure that structure & supports are firmly assembled.
3) Make sure that oil reservoir is filled with oil and there is no leakage.

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PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS

1. Handle equipment carefully to avoid any damage.

2. Make sure that there is no oil leakage.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
The Sci-Tech pressure gauge calibrator is designed to calibrate a pressure
gauge. This apparatus works on the principle of Pascal’s Law. A change in pressure at any
Point in an enclosed fluid at rest is transmitted undiminished to all points in the fluid. A
pressure gauge calibrator uses the weight pressure which are predetermined to calibrate the
pressure gauge. By comparing readings from pressure gauge and weights that are placed on
the apparatus one can easily determine the accuracy of the pressure gauge. Calibration
defines the accuracy and quality of measurements recorded using a piece of equipment. Over
time there is a tendency for results and accuracy to ‘drift’ particularly when using particular
technologies or measuring particular parameters such as temperature and pressure. To be
confident in the results being measured there is an ongoing need to service and maintain the
calibration of equipment throughout its lifetime for reliable, accurate and repeatable
measurements. Pressure gauge calibrator is one method to calibrate the pressure gauge. There
are numerous ways to accomplish this. It is one of the old and basic method of calibration

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION:

1. Base Stand - It is made up of Aluminum structure as per the system configuration.

All the components are mounted on this structure.

2. Pressure Gauge Calibrator – It is designed to check the accuracy of reading

measured by pressure gauge.

3. Pressure gauge- Pressure gauge which is to be calibrated is mounted on the system.

(Range 0- 10 Bar)

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THEORY

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THEORETICAL DESCRIPTION
A pressure gauge calibrator apparatus uses known traceable weights to apply
pressure to a fluid for checking the accuracy of readings from a pressure gauge.
A pressure gauge calibrator is a calibration standard method that uses
a piston cylinder on which a load is placed to make an equilibrium with an
applied pressure underneath the piston. Pressure gauge calibrator are so
called primary standards which means that the pressure measured by a pressure
gauge calibrator is defined through other quantities: length, mass and time.
Typically pressure gauge calibrator are used in calibration laboratories to
calibrate pressure transfer standards like electronic pressure measuring devices.

Dead weight testers are a piston-cylinder type measuring device. As primary

standards, they are the most accurate instruments for the calibration of
electronic or mechanical pressure measuring instruments.

They work in accordance with the basic principle that P= F/A, where the
pressure (P) acts on a known area of a sealed piston (A), generating a force (F).
The force of this piston is then compared with the force applied by calibrated
weights. The use of high quality materials result in small uncertainties of
measurement and excellent long term stability.

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EXPERIMENTS

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EXPERIMENT NO -1

AIM: Calibration of pressure gauge

APPARATUS: The dead weight tester, standard weights, pressure gauge

EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:

1. Fill the oil reservoir with oil. Make sure that there is no oil leakage.
2. Open the pressure setting knob and pressure adjusting lever fully open.
3. Open the flow control valve.
4. Make sure that pressure gauge is set to zero.
5. Close the pressure adjusting lever.
6. Close the flow control valve.
7. Apply the 1 Kg standard weights.
8. Then slowly start closing pressure setting knob.
9. oil pressure will deflect the pressure gauge.
10. Note down the reading.
11. Open the flow control valve. Pressure gauge will set to zero.
12. Open the pressure setting knob.
13. Apply the 2 kg weight and repeat the procedure.
14. Clean the equipments with dry cloths.

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Observation Table:

DEAD WEIGHT IN KG PRESSURE GAUGE

INCREASING READING (Kg/cm^2)
1 0.8
2 1
3 1.2
4 1.6

DEAD WEIGHT IN KG PRESSURE GAUGE

DECREASING READING (Kg/cm^2)
4 1.6
3 1.2
2 1
1 0.8

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Calculation:

Pressure in the cylinder is calculated by,

For 4 Kg weight

𝐹 4 𝑥 10
P= = = 14184.39 N/m^2
𝐴 2.82 𝑥 10^−3

P = 14184.39/ 10^5 = 0.1418 Bar

Where,

P = Pressure applied in N/ m2

F = Force applied in Newton = mg

Where, m = mass in kg

g = Gravitational acceleration m/s2

A = Effective area of piston in m2


= 4 𝑥 𝑑^2


= 4 𝑥 0.06 ^ 2

= 2.82 x 10^ -3 m2

Conclusion:
Pressure gauge to be tested will indicate the same value or close value
as we applied the pressure on the piston.

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SCI-TECH ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED

102, Regency, New Link Road, Dahisar (West),
Mumbai 400 068. INDIA. Tel: +91 98202 49238; 99204 42238.
Website: www.sci-tech.biz
E-mail: sci-tech@sci-tech.biz ; scitechenggpvtltd@yahoo.com

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