How Accurate Can Static Pressure Measurement Be?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the accuracy of static pressure measurement, particularly in the context of measuring pressure before and after a fan. Participants explore various sensors and setups that could achieve high accuracy, specifically aiming for an accuracy of 10 Pa.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the feasibility of measuring static pressure with high accuracy and requests experiences with different sensors and setups.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of such precision, asking why 1 part in 10,000 of atmospheric pressure is required.
  • A suggestion is made that an inclined manometer might be suitable for measuring the differential pressure across the fan.
  • The original poster clarifies that the high accuracy is needed to accurately determine the flow from a fan curve.
  • A participant mentions that a mid-level digital manometer could potentially meet the required accuracy, providing a link to a product for reference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity of high precision for measuring static pressure in this context, indicating a lack of consensus on the requirement for such accuracy.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the measurement conditions and the specific application of the fan curve are not fully detailed, which may affect the discussion's conclusions.

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I wondered how you can measure (static) pressure, with an as high as possible accuracy. Could you share your experience about which sensor and setup you already used?

I would like to measure the static pressure before and after a fan with an accuracy of 10[Pa]. Do you think this is possible?
 
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Do you mean 1 part in 10,000 of atmospheric pressure? Why the precision?
 
If you are trying to measure the DP across the fan you might manage it with an inclined manometer.
 
Yes I mean 1/10000 of atmospheric pressure, the accuracy is needed to determine the flow from a fan curve.
 

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