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✅ We followed the standard’s guidance on "Head Correction" (Leveling). Because the transmitter was 15 feet below the tap, we manually corrected for the fluid column. Without that step, we would have been off by 6.5 PSI.
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But how do you ensure your pressure data isn’t the garbage? Without that step, we would have been off by 6
You can buy a $2,000 pressure transmitter, but if your impulse line is plugged or your reference level is off, your efficiency calculation for the turbine is worthless.
❌ We initially used 1/4" tubing for impulse lines. PTC 19.2 recommends larger diameters for steam service to prevent plugging. We swapped to 1/2" just in time.