Instrumentation L2: Temperature, Pressure, Level, and Flow #4

What is the primary function of the device shown in the image?

• Measure temperature

• Measure pressure

• Measure flow

• Measure humidity

The device shown in the image is used to measure ______.

• temperature

• pressure

• flow

• humidity

Which of the following is a unit of measure for flow?

• Liters per second

• Meters per second

• Kilograms

• Newtons

Friction affects flow rates by causing

• Increase in speed

• Decrease in pressure

• Increase in temperature

• Decrease in flow rate

Fill in the blank: Instruments used to measure flow rates through differential pressure include ______.

• Venturi meters

• Thermometers

• Barometers

• Anemometers

Which method is used to measure flow rates by means other than differential pressure?

• Ultrasonic flow meters

• Thermocouples

• Pressure gauges

• Hygrometers

Which of the following is a measurement device used to measure temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Identify the measurement device that measures pressure: ________.

• A) Thermometer

• B) Barometer

• C) Anemometer

• D) Hygrometer

What is a simple calibrated flow switch used for in some applications?

• To measure temperature

• To prove the operation of a pump

• To control electrical circuits

• To monitor pressure.

In applications where the volume or flow rate must be monitored, measured, and/or controlled, more complex devices are required. Fill in the blank: A simple calibrated flow switch is sufficient in applications where all that needs to be determined is the presence of a ________.

• minimal fluid flow

• high pressure

• electrical current

• temperature change