Sensors & Measurement
Differential pressure
The difference between two pressure points.
IN ONE SENTENCE
The sensor has two pressure connections and reports how far apart the pressures are.
In normal English
Differential pressure is used across filters, flow elements, clean rooms and tanks to infer condition or flow.
Why would I use it?
Use it when the difference matters more than either absolute pressure by itself.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Comparing two pressures and ignoring what they are individually.
Related terms
filter monitoring, flow, pressure
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