The term ?dissipation loss? can be found in Turbocharges for a pressure sensor or pressure transmitter. One needs this specification in order to be in a position to protect the pressure sensor from overheating.
In case a pressure sensor is operated in a hot environment, it might be essential to limit its electrical power. If one neglects this aspect, one possibly risks an overheating and with this, in the worst case, a total failure of the instrument. Just how can the correct electrical connection be managed?
Determination of the right electrical connection on the basis of the dissipation loss
First, the maximum permissible electrical power for the pressure sensor must be known. That is given in the data sheet because the dissipation loss. Please be aware that the dissipation loss could be dependent upon the maximum expected operating temperature of the instrument and should be calculated where necessary.
If the allowable dissipation loss has been determined correctly, then the actual maximum electrical power for the pressure sensor occurring could be determined. The determination can be carried out expediently in two steps:
1. Determination of the voltage at the pressure transmitter using the following formula:
UPressure transmitter = UVoltage source ? RLoad � Imax. Current supply
2. Calculation of the maximum electrical power for the pressure transmitter through the following equation:
PPressure transmitter = UPressure transmitter � Imax. Current supply
The maximum electrical power for the pressure transmitter (PPressure transmitter), that is now known, must be smaller compared to the permissible dissipation loss. If this is the case, both the power supply (UVoltage source) and the load (RLoad) were properly calculated and the electrical power of the pressure sensor will undoubtedly be within the permissible range under all operating conditions. Consequently, the pressure transmitter won’t heat too strongly and will withstand the required operating temperatures.
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