Teledyne MODEL T703 Photo Scanner User Manual


 
Theory of Operation Teledyne API T703 Calibrator Operation Manual
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stays at least 2:1 the gas flow rate is unaffected by any fluctuations, surges, or changes in downstream pressure
because such variations only travel at the speed of sound themselves and are therefore cancelled out by the
sonic shockwave at the downstream exit of the critical flow orifice.
The actual flow rate of gas through the orifice (volume of gas per unit of time), depends on the size and shape of
the aperture in the orifice. The larger the hole, the more gas molecules, moving at the speed of sound, pass
through the orifice.
9.1.2. INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE SENSORS
There are two pressure sensors in the T703. See Figure 3-5 for the location of the Pressure/Flow PCA.
A 100 psig pressure sensor on this PCA is used to monitor the downstream regulator pressure. This value is
displayed on the front panel as a test measurement called REG PRESSURE.
A second pressure located on the rear PCA measures the pressure of gas in the photometer’s absorption tube.
This sensor is a 0-15 psia (absolute pressure) range sensor. This data is used by the CPU when calculating the
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concentration inside the absorption tube. This value is displayed on the front panel as a test measurement
called PHOTO SPRESS. Note that this value is converted to units of Inches of Mercury (IN-HG-A) when
displayed on the front panel.
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