Appendix A
Explanation of "Pressure Calculation Worksheet"
Introduction
See Tables at the end of this appendix.
These tables may be used with gas and hydraulic piston pressure gauges that are operated with an atmospheric reference or vacuum reference. PA represents the pressure at the piston reference
gauge level, PB represents the pressure desired at the device under test, and PH is the head
pressure created by the pressure medium and the difference in height between the piston pressure gauge and the device under test.
A.A minimum of six significant figures must be used in all calculations involving reported constants, masses, etc. The manufacturer's claims for accuracy assume the local gravity to be known to at least six significant figures
B.When the piston pressure gauge is used as a standard of pressure, it is convenient to perform the
It is usually prudent to select an expected temperature ( t ), which is lower than any temperature that will be experienced. This is so that the operator can always add mass to correct for the actual temperature. Adding mass is generally more convenient than subtracting mass from the planned loading arrangement. Standard metric trim mass set is entirely suitable for this purpose.