Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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ISBN: 9781118881279
Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.45P
The pressure in a large vessel is to be maintained at some set pressure for a series of tests. A compressor is to supply air through a regulating valve that is set to open and close at the set pressure. A dial gauge (resolution: 1 psi; uncertainty: 0.5 psi) is used to monitor pressure in the vessel. Thirty trials of pressurizing the vessel to a set pressure of 50 psi are attempted to estimate pressure controllability and a standard deviation in set pressure of 2 psi is found. Estimate the uncertainty to be expected in the vessel set pressure. Compare to the uncertainty in estimating the average set pressure.
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