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Mechanical Pressure Seals |
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between the measuring instrument and the process. Isolates the
instrument from corrosive, toxic or plugging effects of the process.
Operation is based on Pascal’s Law; force applied to a liquid in a
confined area is transmitted undiminished throughout the liquid.
Designed so that process pressure exerts a force on the
diaphragm, which is transferred via
the fill liquid to the measuring instrument
Type
of fill
liquid used will depend on the particular application. In all cases, the
liquid should have a Low freezing point, High boiling point, Low
viscosity, Low coefficient of thermal expansion
Siphon
Siphon or pig tail is a type of mechanical seal commonly
used.
Used to protect pressure gases from thermal shock in high process
temperatures. Steam and other vapors condense and form a liquid trap in
the lower portion of the siphon. Usually mounted vertically to prevent
thermal shock. When mounted horizontally, siphon will absorb some
mechanical shock and vibration
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