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Control Systems Engineering Exam

Reference Manual: A Practical Study Guide
for the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) Licensing Examination
Bryon Lewis, CSE, P.E.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ABOUT THE AUTHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examination Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Procedures and Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DESCRIPTION OF EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exam Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exam Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exam Scoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE EXAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDED BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended Books and Materials for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recommended Books and Courses for Additional Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REVIEW OF PROCESS CONTROL SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OVERVIEW OF PROCESS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process Signal and Calibration Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level and Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowmeter Applications Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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OVERVIEW OF PROCESS CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Degrees of Freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller and Control Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Block Diagram Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nyquest Stability Criterion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Routh Stability Criterion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laplace Transform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SIZING PROCESS CONTROL ELEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SIZING ELEMENTS AND FINAL DEVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
FLOW MEASUREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Fluids (and other useful equations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Orifice Type Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Orifice Sizing Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Turbine Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Control Valve Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Control Valve Application Comparison Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Control Valve for Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Control Valve for Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Control Valve for Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Pressure Relief Valve Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Excerpts from ASME Unfired Pressure Vessel Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Rupture Disk Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
OVERVIEW OF DISCRETE CONTROL SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Gates and Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
ISA Binary Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Relay Ladder Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Sealing Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
ANALOG SIGNALS AND ISA SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
OVERVIEW OF ANALOG SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
ISA P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
ISA Standard Loop Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
OVERVIEW SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
OVERVIEW OF PROCESS SAFTEY AND SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
SIF (Safety Instrumented Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
SIL (Safety Integrity Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Example SIL Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL CONTROL NETWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
OVERVIEW OF NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Fieldbus Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Ethernet Networks and Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Intelligent and Smart Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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OVERVIEW OF NEC and NFPA CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

LIST OF NFPA CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFPA 70 NEC - National Electric Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage Drop Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cable Sizing Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltage Drop Sizing Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparison of NEMA Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zener Diode Barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFPA 77 Static Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFPA 78 Lightning Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFPA 79 Industrial Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurized Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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THE FISHER CONTROL VALVE HANDBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

GUIDE TO USING THE FISHER CONTROL VALVE HANDBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Important Sections and Pages in the FCVH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table A1. Specific Gravity for Some Common Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table A2. Specific Gravity and Gas Constants for Some Common Gases . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Table A3. The Kinematic Viscosity for Some Common Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Table A4. The Absolute Viscosity for Some Common Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Table A5. The Absolute Viscosity for Some Common Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Table A6. Thermocouple Table (Type J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Table A7. Thermocouple Table (Type K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Table A8. Thermocouple Table (Type E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Table A9. Thermocouple Table (Type T). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Table A10. Platinum 100 Ohm RTD DIN Curve Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ISA SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISA Identification Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Letter Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Instrument or Function Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Worked Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selection and Sizing of Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A11. Typical Properties of Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Preface
Most state licensing boards in the United States recognize the Control System Engineering (CSE)
and offer the NCEES exam in this branch of engineering. There are, however, four states that do
not offer the CSE examAlaska, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island. If you live in one of
these states, you may choose to pursue licensing in another discipline (such as electrical,
mechanical, or chemical engineering). Or you can try to arrange to take the CSE exam in a
neighboring state.
The Control Systems Engineering (CSE) exam covers a broad range of subjects, from the
electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering disciplines. This exam is not on systems theory,
but on process control and basic control systems. Experience in engineering or designing process
control systems is almost a necessity to pass this exam.
Study of this reference manual should adequately prepare the experienced engineer or
designer to take the CSE exam. However, passing the exam depends on an individual
applicants demonstrated ability and cannot be guaranteed.
I have included a list of recommended books and material. The recommended books contain
information, invaluable to passing the exam. Even if you could take as many books as you
want into the exam site, it is better not to overwhelm yourselftoo much information can
become distracting. Remember you will be under pressure to beat the clock. Study your
reference books and tab the tables and information you need. This will ensure you do not
waste time.
The Fisher Control Valve Handbook is strongly recommended to obtain the full benefits of this
study review guide. The pages in the second and third editions of the handbook are referenced
in numerous worked examples. The Fisher Control Valve Handbook can be obtained free or for
minimal cost from your local Fisher Valve representative. The book is also available from
Browns Technical Book Shop, 1517 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas, 77002.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bryon Lewis is a Professional Engineer, licensed in Control Systems Engineering. He is also a
Senior Member of ISA, an SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and a licensed Master
Electrician. Mr. Lewis has over 20 years experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation,
and control systems.

General Information
STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Licensing of engineers is intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. State
licensing boards have established requirements to be met by applicants for licenses which will, in
their judgment, achieve this objective.
Licensing requirements vary somewhat from state to state but have some common features. In
all states, candidates with a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
and four years of acceptable experience can be licensed if they pass the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) exam and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in a specific
discipline. References must be supplied to document the duration and nature of the applicants
work experience.
Some state licensing boards will accept candidates with engineering technology degrees,
related-science (such as physics or chemistry) degrees, or no degree, with compensating
increases in the amount of work experience. Some states allow waivers of one or both of the
exams for applicants with many years (620) of experience. Additional procedures are
available for special cases, such as applicants with degrees or licenses from other countries.
Note: Recipients of waivers may encounter difficulty in becoming licensed by reciprocity or
comity in another state where waivers are not available. Therefore, applicants are advised to
complete an ABET accredited degree and to take and pass the FE/EIT exam. Some states
require a minimum of four year experiences after passing the FE/EIT exam, before allowing
one to sit for the PE (principals and practices) exam. Some states will not allow experience
incurred before the passing of the FE/EIT exam.
It is necessary to contact your licensing board for the up-to-date requirements of your state.
Phone numbers and addresses can be obtained by calling the information operator in your
state capital, or by checking the Internet at www.ncees.org or nspe.org.

Examination Schedule
The CSE exam is offered once per year, on the last weekend in October, (typically on Friday).
Application deadlines vary from state to state, but typically are about three or four months
ahead of the exam date.

Application Procedures and Deadlines

Requirements and fees vary among state jurisdictions. Sufficient time must be allotted to
complete the application process and assemble required data. PE references may take a month
or more to be returned. The state board needs time to verify professional work history,
references, and academic transcripts or other verifications of the applicant's engineering
education.
After accepting an applicant to take one of the exams, the state licensing board will notify him
or her where and when to appear for the exam. They will also describe any unique state
requirements such as allowed calculator models or limits on the number of reference books
taken into the exam site.

DESCRIPTION OF EXAMINATION
Exam Format
The NCEES Principles-and-Practice of Engineering examination (commonly called the PE
examination) in Control Systems Engineering (CSE) is an eight-hour examination. The
examination is administered in a four hour morning session and a four hour afternoon session.
Each session contains forty (40) questions in a multiple-choice format.
Each question has a correct or best answer. Questions are independent, so an answer to one
question has no bearing on the following questions.
All of the questions are compulsory; applicants should try to answer all of the questions. Each
correct answer receives one point. If a question is omitted or the answer is incorrect, a score of
zero will be given for that question. There is no penalty for guessing.

Exam Content
The subject areas of the CSE exam are described by the exam specification and are given in six
areas. ISA supports Control Systems Engineer (CSE) licensing and the examination for
Professional Engineering. ISA is responsible for the content and questions in the NCEES
examination. Refer to the ISA web site (http://www.isa.org) for the latest information
concerning the CSE examination.
The following details what to expect on the examination and breaks down the examination
into the six parts. The percentage and number of questions are given for each part of the
examination at the time this guide was written.

I.

MEASUREMENT
24% of Examination 19 Questions
1. Sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement (e.g., flow,
pressure, level, temperature, analytical, counters, motion, vision, etc.)
2. Sensor characteristics (e.g., rangeability, accuracy and precision, temperature
effects, response times, reliability, repeatability, etc.)
3. Material compatibility
4. Calculations involved in: pressure drop
5. Calculations involved in: flow element sizing
6. Calculations involved in: level, differential pressure
7. Calculations involved in: unit conversions
8. Calculations involved in: velocity
9. Calculations involved in: linearization
10. Installation details (e.g., process, pneumatic, electrical, etc.

II.

SIGNAL AND TRANSMISSION

12.5% of Examination 10 Questions
A. Signals - 11.5%, 9 questions
1. Pneumatic, electronic, optical, hydraulic, digital, analog
2. Transducers (e.g., analog/digital [A/D], digital/analog [D/A], current/pneumatic
[I/P] conversion, etc.)
3. Intrinsically Safe (IS) barriers
4. Grounding, shielding, segregation, AC coupling
5. Basic signal circuit design (e.g., two-wire, four-wire, isolated outputs, loop
powering, etc.)
6. Calculations: circuit (voltage, current, impedance)
7. Calculations: unit conversions
B. Transmission - 1.25%, 1 question
1. Different communications systems architecture and protocols (e.g., fiber optics,
coaxial cable, wireless, paired conductors, fieldbus, Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], OLE Process Control [OPC])
2. Distance considerations versus transmission medium

III.

FINAL CONTROL ELEMENTS

20% of Examination 16 Questions
A. Valves - 12.5%, 10 questions
1. Types (e.g., globe, ball, butterfly, etc.)

2. Characteristics (e.g., linear, low noise, equal percentage, shutoff class, etc.)
3. Calculation (e.g., sizing, split range, noise, actuator, speed, pressure drop, air/
gas consumption, etc.)
4. Applications of fluid dynamics (e.g., cavitation, flashing, choked flow, JouleThompson effects, two-phase, etc.)
5. Material selection based on process characteristics (e.g., erosion, corrosion,
plugged, extreme pressure, temperature, etc.
6. Accessories (e.g., limit switches, solenoid valves, positioners, transducers, air
regulators, etc.)
7. Environmental constraints (e.g., fugitive emissions, packing, special sealing,
etc.)
8. Installation practices (e.g., vertical, horizontal, bypasses, troubleshooting, etc.)
B. Pressure Relieving Devices - 5%, 4 questions
1. Pressure Relieving Valves: Types (e.g., conventional spring, balanced bellows,
pilot operated, etc.)
2. Pressure Relieving Valves: Characteristics (e.g., modulating, pop action, etc.)
3. Pressure Relieving Valves: Calculations (e.g., sizing considering inlet pressure
drop, back pressure, multiple valves, etc.)
4. Pressure Relieving Devices: Material selection based on process characteristics
5. Pressure Relieving Valves: Installation practices (e.g., linking valves, sparing the
valves, accessibility for testing, car sealing inlet valves, piping installation, etc.)
6. Rupture discs (types, characteristics, application, calculations, etc.)
C. Other Final Control Elements - 2.5%, 2 questions
1. Motor controls
2. Solenoid valves
3. On-off devices/relays
4. Self-regulating devices
IV.

CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

16% of Examination 13 Questions
A. Documentation - 7.5%, 6 questions
1. Drawings (e.g., PFD, P&ID, Loop Diagrams, Ladder Diagrams, Logic Drawings,
Cause and Effects Drawings, SAFE Charts, etc.)
B. Theory - 6%, 5 questions
1. Basic processes (e.g., compression, combustion, distillation, hydraulics, etc.)
2. Process dynamics (e.g., loop response, P-V-T relationships, simulations, etc.)

3. Basic control (e.g., regulatory control, feedback, feed forward, cascade, ratio,
PID, split-range, etc.)
4. Discrete control (e.g., relay logic, Boolean algebra)
5. Sequential control (e.g., batch)
C. Safety - 2.5%, 2 questions
1. Safety system design (e.g., Safety Instrumented System [SIS], Safety
Requirements Specification [SRS], application of OSHA 1910, etc.)
V.

CONTROL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

16% of Examination 13 Questions
1. HMI (e.g., graphics, alarm management, trending, historical data)
2. Ergonomics (e.g., human factors engineering, physical control room arrangement,
panel layout)
3. Configuration and programming (e.g., PLC, DCS, Hybrid systems, SQL, Ladder
logic, sequential function chart, structured text, function block programming, data
base management, specialized controllers, etc.)
4. System comparisons and compatibilities (e.g., advantages and disadvantages of
system architecture)
5. Installation requirements (e.g., shielding, constructability, input/output
termination, environmental, heat load calculations, power load requirements,
purging, lighting, etc.)
6. Commissioning (e.g., performance tuning, loop checkout, etc.)
7. Safety Instrumented System [SIS] model validation calculations (e.g., Safety
Integrity Level [SIL], reliability, availability, etc.)
8. Troubleshooting (e.g., root cause failure analysis and correction)

VI.

CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS

7.5% of Examination 6 Questions
1. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
2. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Institute of
Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: ISA
4. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: National
Electrical Code (NEC)
5. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: National
Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

6. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations: National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA)
7. Working knowledge of applicable Codes, Standards, and Regulations:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Exam Scoring
NCEES exams are scored independently. There are no pre-specified percentages of candidates
that must pass or fail.
Assisted by a testing consultant, a panel of licensed CSEs uses recognized psychometric
procedures to determine a passing score corresponding to the knowledge level needed for
minimally-competent practice in the discipline.
The passing score is expressed as the number of questions out of 80 that must be answered
correctly. The method used for pass-point determination assures that the passing score is
adjusted for variations in the level of exam difficulty and that the standard is consistent from
year to year.
Starting in October 2005, candidates have received results expressed either as Pass or Fail;
failing candidates no longer receive a numerical score. Published passing rates are based on
first-time takers only, omitting the results for repeat takers.

Reference Materials for the Exam

OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDED BOOKS
The list of recommended books and materials for testing will be necessary to help you pass the
CSE examination. Use a book you are comfortable with. A substitution with the same material
and information may be used.
The list of recommended books and materials for additional study can be helpful in the review
of subjects and preparation for the examination.
One of the books, Fishers Control Valve Handbook, is necessary to work many of the examples in
this book. The information and tables in the Control Valve Handbook will be constantly
referenced. See the Preface for information in obtaining the Control Valve Handbook. The book

may also be downloaded in PDF format from Fisher: http://www.documentation.

emersonprocess.com/groups/public/documents/book/cvh99.pdf
Remember to keep the review simple. The test is not on control systems theory studies, but
rather on simple general functional design. Again keep your studies simple; control systems
theory will only encompass about 3% of the examination.

Recommended Books and Materials for Testing

NCEES APPROVED CALCULATOR (Have a spare with new batteries

installed). I recommend the TI-36X Solar (any light). Practice with the calculator
you will be using. (See http://www.ncees.org for a current list of approved
calculators.)

CONTROL VALVE HANDBOOK (3rd Ed.), Fisher Controls, Marshalltown, IA,

1989.

Norman A. Anderson, INSTRUMENTATION FOR PROCESS MEASUREMENT

AND CONTROL (3rd Ed.), CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton, FL, 1997.
[Measurement; instrument calibration; orifice sizing; valve sizing; process
characteristics; charts; thermocouple tables; RTD tables; general flow and pipe
data tables; nomographs; formulas; typical installation details; typical
calculations.]

NFPA No. 70 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE [Hazardous location

classification; group classifications and autoignition temperatures of gases;
hazardous installation codes; intrinsically safe systems installation]

ISA-5.1-1984
(R1992)
IDENTIFICATION

ISA-5.2-1976 (R1992) - BINARY LOGIC DIAGRAMS FOR PROCESS

OPERATIONS

ISA-5.3-1983 - GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL/ SHARED

DISPLAY INSTRUMENTATION, LOGIC, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

ISA-5.4-1991 - STANDARD INSTRUMENT LOOP DIAGRAMS

INSTRUMENTATION

SYMBOLS

AND

Recommended Books and Courses for Additional Study

B. G. Liptk, INSTRUMENT ENGINEERS' HANDBOOK - PROCESS

MEASUREMENT, 3rd Ed., ISA, 2002 [Instrument symbols, performance, and
terminology; measurement of flow, level, temperature, pressure and density;
safety, weight and miscellaneous sensors; analytical instrumentation]

B. G. Liptk, INSTRUMENT ENGINEERS' HANDBOOK - PROCESS

CONTROL, 3rd Ed., ISA, 2002 [Control theory; controller, transmitters,
converters and relays; control centers, panels and displays; control valves, on-off
and throttling; regulators; process control systems]

Robert N. Bateson, INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY

(6th Ed.), Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1999. [Block diagram algebra;
servomechanisms; electrical, mechanical, thermal and gas flow elements; bode
plots; laplace transforms; digital signal conditioning; ac and dc motors; control
valves; discrete process control and PLCs; modes of control; process
characteristics; analysis and design.]

H. D. Baumann, CONTROL VALVE PRIMER (3rd Ed.), ISA, 1998. [Control

valves and control loops; selection and sizing; fail safety; flow characteristics;
positioners; actuators; stem forces; installation; materials; environmental
concerns; electric vs. pneumatic actuators]

Bernard Grob, Grob: Basic Electronics (any Ed.), McGraw-Hill Science. [AC-DC
circuit theory; network theorems; network analysis]

Bissell C.C., Control Engineering (2nd Ed.), Chapman and Hall. [A simple easy
to follow book on control systems engineering. Approximately 200 pages and
less than $25.00. A very practical book.]

ISA offers a 3-1/2 day instructor led Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE exam
review course at different locations across the nation. The cost of the course is
approximately $1,299.

ISA offers an Automation and Control Curriculum - 44 Courses. The cost for all
44 courses is approximately $750.

Review of Process Control Subjects

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS MEASUREMENT AND CALIBRATION
The process control industry covers a wide variety of applications: petrochemical;
pharmaceutical; pulp and paper; food processing; material handling; even commercial
applications.
Process control in a plant can include discrete logic, such as relay logic or a PLC; analog
control, such as single loop control or a DCS (distributed control system); pneumatic; hydraulic
and electrical systems as well. The Control Systems Engineer must be versatile and have a
broad range of understanding of the engineering sciences.
The Control Systems Engineer (CSE) examination encompasses a broad range of subject to
ensure minimum competency. This book will review the foundations of process control and
demonstrate the breadth and width of the CSE examination.

Process Signal and Calibration Terminology

The most important terms in process measurement and calibration are range, span, zero,
accuracy and repeatability. Let us start by defining Span; Range; Lower Range Value (LRV);
Upper Range Value (URV); Zero; Elevated Zero; Suppressed Zero.
range: The region in which a quantity can be measured, received, or transmitted, by an
element, controller or final control device. The range can usually be adjusted and is expressed
by stating the lower and upper range-values.
NOTE 1: For example:
Full Range

Adjusted Range

LRV

URV

a)

0 to 150F

None

0F

150F

b)

20 to +200F

10 to +180F

10F

+180F

c)

20 to 150C

50 to 100C

50C

100C

NOTE 2: Unless otherwise modified, input range is implied.

NOTE 3: The following compound terms are used with suitable modifications in the
units: measured variable range, measured signal range, indicating scale range, chart scale
range, etc. See Tables 1 and 2.

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NOTE 4: For multi-range devices, this definition applies to the particular range that the
device is set to measure.

Table 1 Illustrations of the use of range and span terminology

TYPICAL
RANGES

NAME

RANGE

LOWER
RANGEVALUE

UPPER
RANGEVALUE

SPAN

SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA

+100

0 to 100

+100

100

20

+100

SUPPRESSED
ZERO RANGE

20 to 100

20

+100

80

SUPPRESSION
RATIO = 0.25

-25

+100

ELEVATED
ZERO RANGE

25 to +100

25

+100

125

100

ELEVATED
ZERO RANGE

100 to 0

-100

100

100

20

ELEVATED
ZERO RANGE

100 to 20

-100

-20

80

range-limit, lower: The lowest value of the measured variable that a device is adjusted to
measure.
NOTE: The following compound terms are used with suitable modifications to the
units: measured variable lower range-limit, measured signal lower range-limit, etc. See Tables
1 and 2.
range-limit, upper: The highest value of the measured variable that a device is adjusted to measure.
NOTE: The following compound terms are used with suitable modifications to the
units: measured variable upper range-limit, measured signal upper range-limit, etc. See
Tables 1 and 2.
span: The algebraic difference between the upper and lower range-values.
NOTE 1: For example:
Range 0 to 150F, Span 150F
Range 10 to 180F, Span 190F
Range 50 to 100C, Span 50C
NOTE 2: The following compound terms are used with suitable modifications to the
units: measured variable range, measured signal range, etc.
NOTE 3: For multi-range devices, this definition applies to the particular range that the
device is set to measure. See Tables 1 and 2.

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live-zero: The lower range value (LRV) is said to be set to zero, as a reference point, whether it is
at zero or not. This LRV can be 0%; -40F; 4mA; 1V; 3 PSI. All LRVs are an example of the ZERO
(Live Zero), in process control signals or elements.
elevated-zero: The lower range-value of the range is below the value of zero. The LRV of the range
must be raised to Live Zero, for the instrument to function properly. The output signal of the
measured value will always be 0 to 100%. If the LRV of the range is too low, the instrument
may not be able to reach 100% output.
NOTE 1: For example: input signal = (-100 in H2O to 25 in H2O)
output signal = (4mA to 20mA)
Table 2 Illustrations of the use of the terms
measured variable, measured signal, range and span
TYPICAL RANGES

TYPE OF RANGE

RANGE

LOWER
RANGEVALUE

UPPER RANGEVALUE

SPAN

(1) THERMOCOUPLE
0
2000F
TYPE K T/C

MEASURED
VARIABLE

0 to 2000F

0F

2000F

2000F

MEASURED
SIGNAL

0.68 to +44.91
mV

0.68 mV

+44.91 mV

45.59 mV

SCALE AND/OR
CHART

0 to 2000F

0F

2000F

2000F

MEASURED
VARIABLE

0 to 10 000 lb/h

0 lb/h

10,000 lb/h

10,000 lb/h

MEASURED
SIGNAL

0 to 100 in H2O

0 in H2O

100 in H2O

100 in H2O

SCALE AND/OR
CHART

0 to 10,000 lb/h

0 lb/h

10,000 lb/h

10,000 lb/h

MEASURED
SIGNAL

4 to 20 mA

4 mA

20 mA

16 mA

MEASURED
SIGNAL

1 to 5V

1V

5V

4V

0.68

+44.91
mV

20
x100=F

(2) FLOWMETER
0
10 000
lb/h
0

100
in H2O

10
x1000=lb/h

20
mA

5
Volts

The output signal may only reach 12mA for 25 in H2O (100%) input, due to limitation in the
electronics or pneumatics. Therefore the Elevate jumper must be set in the transmitter or an
elevation kit must be installed in a pneumatic transmitter. See Table 1.

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suppressed-zero: The lower range-value of the span is above the value of zero. The LRV of the
range must be lowered to Live Zero, for the instrument to function properly. The output signal of
the measured value will always be 0 to 100%. If the LRV of the range is too high, the instrument
may not be able to reach 0% output.
NOTE 1: For example: input signal = (50 in H2O to 200 in H2O)
output signal = (4mA to 20mA)
The output signal may only reach 6mA for 50 in H2O (0%) input, due to limitation in the
electronics or pneumatics. Therefore the Suppress jumper must be set in the transmitter or a
suppression kit must be installed in a pneumatic transmitter. See Tab1e 1.

Level and Pressure Measurement

The level in a vessel or tank can be measured by a number of methods: differential pressure;
displacement of volume; bubbler tube; capacitance; sonar; radar; weight, to name a few. This
book will focus on differential pressure, displacement of volume, and bubbler tube for the
examination.
Head pressure measurement
Head pressure is independent of the tanks height or area. The transmitter measures head
pressure. Head pressure is the measure of the potential energy in the system. The transmitter
measurement is from how high is the fluid falling. The distance the fluid falls dictates the force
generated (F=ma). This is why the density of the fluid must be known to calibrate a pressure
transmitter for a process. The calibration process uses specific gravity (S.G.), the ratio of a known
density of a fluid divided by the density of water (H2O).
To illustrate these facts we will start with one gallon of water. The gallon of water equals 231
cubic inches and weighs approximately 8.324 pounds. Pressure is measured in PSI (pounds per
square inch). Only one (1) square inch of area is needed to calculate the height of the water and
the force it is excerpting. Remember force divided by area = pressure.

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Stack 231 cubic inches of water on top of each other, to form a tall
column of water, with a base of one (1) square inch. The column of
water will be 231 inches tall. Divide the height of the column of
water, 231 inches, by the weight of one (1) gallon of water, 8.324
pounds. The result will be 27.691 or 27.7 inches of water per
pound of water over a one square inch area. Therefore 27.7 inches
H2O, of head pressure, equals one (1) PSI.
By knowing the specific gravity of the fluid to be measured,
multiplied by the height of the tank in inches, an equivalent value
in inches of water can be made. The transmitter can now be
calibrated in inches of water, regardless of the fluid. If the tanks
fluid has a S.G. equal to 0.8 and is 100 inches tall, then the height
in H2O will be (100 x 0.8 = 80).
Calibration procedure
Differential pressure or differential head pressure is used to calibrate transmitters for pressure,
level, flow and density. The transmitter has a high side, marked with an H, and a low side,
marked with a L. The low side will typically go to atmospheric pressure or to the fixed height
wet leg measurement. The high side will typically go to the tank, where the varying height of
fluid is to be measured. When calibrating an instrument remember: The low side is the
negative scale, below zero, and the high side is the positive scale, above zero. The transmitters
sensor element is static in position or elevation and therefore the transmitter itself is always
equal to zero elevation.
The formula for calibration is:
(high side inches x S.G.) (low side inches x S.G.) = lower or upper range value.
Note: lower range value when empty and upper range value when full.
The calibration procedure below is as follows.
See Example 1. The low side is open to atmosphere. The atmosphere adds zero inches of water
to the low side. The high side is connected to the tank. The first line of math will be the LRV.
The second line of math will be the URV. The tank has 100 inches of fluid with a S.G. of 1.0. The
calibrated Range of the instrument will be 0 to 100 of water or H2O. The Span of the
transmitter is (100 x 1.0 = 100).
See Example 2. The low side is open to atmosphere. The atmosphere adds zero inches of water
to the low side. The high side is connected to the tank. The first line of math will be the LRV.
The second line of math will be the URV. The tank has 100 inches + the tube adds 20 of fluid
with a S.G. of 1.0. The calibrated Range of the instrument will be 20 to 120 of water or H2O.
Remember the minimum measurement can not be lower than 20, the fixed tube height.
Suppress the zero and make 20 a live zero to the instrument.

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Example 1: Open Tank

Zero-Based Level Application

Example 2: Open Tank

Suppress the Zero
20 mA
100"

20 mA
100"

TANK

TANK
+120"

+100"
HIGH

0"

HIGH

S.G. = 1.0

4 mA
0"

S.G. = 1.0
4 mA
0"

+20"
0"

-20"
L

Tank Level = 0 to 100 inches

S.G. = 1.0
(switch jumper to normal zero)
(0 x 1.0) (0 x 1.0) = 0 = 4 mA
(100 x 1.0) (0 x 1.0) = 100 = 20 mA
Calibrate range from 0 to 100 H2O

Tank Level = 0 to 100 inches

S.G. = 1.0
(switch jumper to suppress zero)
(20 x 1.0) (0 x 1.0) = 20 = 4 mA
(120 x 1.0) (0 x 1.0) = 120 = 20 mA
Calibrate range from 20 to 120 H2O

See Example 3. The low side is connected to the top of the closed tank. The high side is
connected to the bottom of the closed tank. The tanks pressure does not matter, because the
low and high line cancels each other out. The wet leg has 100 inches of fluid with a S.G. of 1.1.
The first line of math will be the LRV. The second line of math will be the URV. The tank has
100 inches of fluid with a S.G. of 1.0. The calibrated Range of the instrument will be -110 to 10 of water or H2O. Elevate the zero and make -10 a live zero to the instrument. The Span of
the transmitter is (100 x 1.0 = 100).
See Example 4. The low side is connected to the top of the closed tank. The high side is
connected to the bottom of the closed tank. The tanks pressure does not matter, because the
low and high line cancels each other out. The wet leg has 120 inches of fluid with a S.G. of 1.1.
The first line of math will be the LRV. The second line of math will be the URV. The tank has
100 inches + the tube adds 20 of fluid with a S.G. of 0.8. The calibrated Range of the instrument
will be -116 to -36 of water or H2O. Remember the minimum measurement can not be lower
than 20 on the high side, the fixed height tube. Elevate the zero and make -116 a live zero.
The Span of the transmitter is (100 x 0.8 = 80).

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Example 3: Closed Tank

Elevate the Zero

Example 4: Closed Tank

Elevate the Zero (transmitter below tank)
20 mA
100"

S.G. = 1.1

20 mA
100"

S.G. = 1.1

TANK

TANK

+100"

+96"

HIGH

HIGH

S.G. = 1.0

0"
L

4 mA
0"

4 mA
0"

+16"
0"

LOW

S.G. = 0.8

-20"

LOW

-110"

-132"

Tank Level = 0 to 100 inches

S.G. = 1.0 Wet Leg S.G. = 1.1, Height = 100
(switch jumper to elevate zero)
(0 x 1.0) (100 x 1.1) = -110 = 4 mA
(100 x 1.0) (100 x 1.1) = -10 = 20 mA
Calibrate range from -110 to -10 H2O

Tank Level = 0 to 100 inches

S.G. = 0.8 Wet Leg S.G. = 1.1, Height = 120
(switch jumper to elevate zero)
(20 x 0.8) (120 x 1.1) = -116 = 4 mA
(120 x 0.8) (120 x 1.1) = -36 = 20 mA
Calibrate range from -116 to -36 H2O

Level Displacer (buoyancy)

The displacer tube for liquid level measurement is based on
Archimedes principle that, the buoyancy force exerted on a sealed
body immersed in a liquid is equal to the weight of the liquid
displaced.
There are two types of displacer transmitters in common use
today: torque tube and spring operated.

f =

Vdf
231

(8.33)G f

where,
f

= buoyancy force in lbf

Vdf = total volume of displaced process fluid in cubic inches

Ls = the submerged length of the displacer in process fluid
231 = cubic inches in one gallon of water

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8.33 = weight of one gallon of water in pounds

Gf

= specific gravity of displaced process fluid

Sample problem: A. What is the force upward on the 30 displacer, if the displacer is 4 in
diameter and submerged 10 in a fluid with a specific gravity of 0.72? B. What is the mA
output and percent output?
A. Find displaced volume

D2
16
3
Vdf =
Ls =
10 = 125.66 in
4
4
Find displacement force upward

f =

Vdf
231

(8.33)G f =

125.66
(8.33)(0.72) = 3.26 lbf
231

B. Find displacement force upward for 30 inches and then the percent output and mA

D2
16
3
Vdf =
Ls =
30 = 376.99 in
4
4

f =
%=

Vdf
231

(8.33)G f =

3.26
9.79

376.99
(8.33)(0.72) = 9.79 lbf
231

= 0.333 100 = 33.3% output

(0.333 16mA) + 4mA = 9.328mA output

Level Bubble tube method
The bubble tube measures the level of the process fluid by
measuring the back pressure. This simple level
measurement has a dip tube installed with the open end
close to the bottom of the process vessel.
A flow of gas, usually air or nitrogen, passes through the
tube and the resultant air pressure in the tube corresponds
to the hydraulic head of the liquid in the vessel. The air
pressure in the bubble tube varies proportionally with the
change in head pressure.

h = LTS G f

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where,
h = head pressure in inches of water
LTS = length of tube submerged in process fluid
Gf = specific gravity of process fluid
Sample problem: A. What is the head pressure measurement of a bubbler tube submerged
24 in a fluid with a specific gravity of 0.85? B. What is the mA output and percent output if
the transmitter is calibrated for a tube 100 long?
A. Find head pressure of the process fluid

h = LTS G f = 24 0.85 = 20.4 inches H 2 O

B. Find percent and mA output

%=

24
100

= 0.24 100 = 24% output

( 0.24 16mA ) + 4mA = 7.84mA output

Density measurement
Head pressure and volume displacement can be used to measure density. By using a
differential head pressure transmitter, calibrated in inches of water, with the high and low lines
connected to a tank at a fixed distance of separation, such as 12, and both taps completely
submerged below the lowest fluid level, the height measured in inches of water divided by 12
is the S.G. of the unknown fluid. If the fluid height measurement was divided into the fixed 12
of displacement, density would be measured.

20 mA
100"
Level

TANK

12"
0"

S.G. = ?
L
H
Density

Figure 1

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4 mA
0"

Note the upper level measurement can be any

height and the fluid to be measured of any
density.
With the specific gravity (S.G.) known from the
lower density transmitter, a second upper
transmitter, calibrated in inches of water for level,
can be added. The level measurement can be
divided by the S.G. measurement from the lower
density transmitter, to show the true height of the
fluid in the tank (see Figure 1).

Flow measurement
Like level measurement, flow measurement is also head
pressure and zero elevation based. Head pressure is the
measure of the endowed potential energy in the system. The
transmitter measurement is from how high the fluid falls
to its velocity squared. The velocity is squared, due to the
fact that the fluid is constantly being accelerated through the
pipe, as potential energy is endowed into the fluid by the
pumps head pressure.
Head pressure is lost across the orifice element due to the
fact that, energy loss is the product of energy flow
multiplied by the resistance thought which it flows (see
Figure 2).

Figure 2

Sizing of the orifice will be discussed in detail in the section on Sizing Process Control
Elements and Final Devices. You should familiarize yourself with the different types of
flowmeters, their applications, and their ISA symbols.

ISA Meter Symbols

Flow Nozzle

Magnetic Meter

Orifice Meter

Pitot Meter

Sonic or Doppler

Turbine Meter

Venturi Tube Meter

Vortex Meter

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Mass Flow Metering

From Bulletin C-404A, Courtesy of the Foxboro Company

Mass flow of gas:

w=

Substituting Q for V/t:

m
M V p
= 3
t 10 R t T

Substituting for Q:

Q = k D; k =

w=

MQ p
103 R T

Finally the simplified mass flow equation:

Mk f
3

10 R

p
w=k D
T

where,
w = mass flow rate, kilogram/second
Q = volume flow rate, cubic meters per second
p = absolute pressure, Pascals
T = absolute temperature, Kelvin
M = gram molecular weight of gas (g/mol)

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R = universal gas constant = 8.314 J/K*mol

D = flowmeter differential pressure in Pascals
k = mass flow proportionality constant
kf = flowmeter proportionality constant
V = volume of gas

Table 3 - Flowmeter applications chart

Sensor

Rangeability

Accuracy

Advantages

-low cost
2-4% of full span -extensive industrial
practice

Disadvantages
-high pressure loss
-plugging with slurries

orifice

3.5:1

venturi

3.5:1

1% of full span

flow nozzle

3.5:1

2% full span

-good for slurry service

-higher cost than orifice plate
-intermediate pressure
-limited pipe sizes
loss

elbow meter

3:1

5-10% of full
span

-low pressure loss

-very poor accuracy

annubar

3:1

0.5-1.5% of full
span

-low pressure loss

-large pipe diameters

-poor performance with dirty

or sticky fluids

turbine

20:1

0.25% of
measurement

-wide rangeability
-good accuracy

-high cost
-strainer needed, especially
for slurries

10:1

1% of
measurement

-wide rangeability
-insensitive to
variations in density,
temperature, pressure,
and viscosity

-expensive

10:1 or greater

0.5% of
measurement

-high rangeability
-good accuracy

-high pressure drop

-damaged by flow surge or
solids

-good accuracy

-expensive

vortex shedding

positive
displacement
Coriolis
mass flow

100:1

0.05-0.15% of

measurement

-lower pressure loss

than orifice
-slurries do not plug

-high cost
-line under 15 cm

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Orifice tap dimensions for head type meters

Meter Connection Orientation

Gas or Air Installation

Steam or Liquid Installation

Temperature measurement
In the process industry, temperature measurements are typically made with thermocouples,
RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detector) and industrial thermometers. Industrial
thermometers are typically of the liquid (class I), vapor (class II), and gas (class III) type.

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The five major thermocouple

configurations are shown to the
left.
The first two thermocouples are
welded or grounded, as shown,
to the outside metal protective
sheathing.
The bottom three thermocouples
are ungrounded and should
never touch the metal protective
sheathing; otherwise they are
shorted to ground.

Thermocouples should be extended with thermocouple extension wire and thermocouple

termination blocks, but can be extended with standard copper wire and standard
terminal blocks. This is due to the fact that the voltages generated at the extension
junctions cancel each other out. One side is positive and the other side is negative.
The four major thermocouples
used in the process industry are
Type J; Type E; Type K;
Type T. The red wire is always
negative with thermocouples.
The color diagrams are shown to
the left. The millivolt output and
temperature ranges for the four
thermocouple types are shown in
the following graph.

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The process control industry also uses RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) for many
applications, for example, when precise temperature measurement is needed, such as mass
flow measurements or critical temperature measurements of motor bearings.
RTDs typically come in 10 ohm copper and 100 ohm platinum elements. Their resistance is
typically very linear over the scale.
Resistance and millivolt tables for the examination can be found at Omega.com or in the Tables
Used In The Examination section of this guide.

2-wire RTD

Good for close applications,

at the transmitter.

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3-wire RTD

4-wire RTD

Good for further distance

applications. Remote from
the transmitter.

Best application and usually

uses 20 mA driving current and
voltage measurement.

Weight measurement
Weight measurements are typically made with strain gauges
attached to metal bars. The bending moment of the bar causes the
strain gauge to elongate, resulting in an increase of resistance in the
strain gauge. This variable resistance is connected to a bridge
circuit and a voltage is measured across the bridge. The voltage is
proportional to the weight applied to the measuring bar.
This strain gauge technology is used in measuring the weight in
tanks and weight on conveyor belts. The tare weight (tank weight)
is nulled out and the voltage is set to zero or 0%, in the bridge circuit. Then the maximum
weight to be measured is applied. These weights are NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology) certified. The span voltage is then calibrated to maximum or 100%. This
measurement is the net weight. (Remember all calibration processes should be repeated at least
three times.)

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS CONTROL

The process control industry covers a wide variety of applications: petrochemical;
pharmaceutical; pulp and paper; food processing; material handling; even commercial
applications.
Process control in a plant can include discrete logic, such as relay logic or a PLC; analog
control, such as single loop control or a DCS (distributed control system); pneumatic; hydraulic
and electrical systems as well. The Control Systems Engineer must be versatile and have a
broad range of understanding of applied sciences.
The Control Systems Engineer (CSE) examination encompasses a broad range of subjects to
ensure minimum competency. This book will review the foundations of process control and
demonstrate the breadth and width of the CSE examination.

Degrees of Freedom
In an unconstrained dynamic or other system, the number of independent variables required
to specify completely the state of the system at a given moment must be defined. If the system
has constraints, that is, kinematic or geometric relations between the variables, each such
relation reduces by one the number of degrees of freedom (DOF) of the system.
Process Variables - (Equations + Constants) = Degrees of Freedom
Degrees of Freedom = The Minimum Number of Process Controllers required

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Example 1: An Airplane
Variables
Altitude
1
Latitude
1
Longitude
1
3
Minus Constants
0
Minus Equations
0
Degrees of freedom = 3
DOF = 3 (0+0) = 3
Three (3) controllers are needed. One (1) for each variable.

Example 2: A Train
Variables
Altitude
Latitude
Longitude
Minus Constants
Altitude
Latitude
Minus Equations

1
1
1
3
1
1
0

Degrees of freedom = 1
DOF = 3 (2+0) = 1
One (1) controller is needed. One (1) for Longitude only.
Example 3: A Hot Water Heat Exchanger
Variables
Ws (flow rate of steam)
Wcw (flow rate of cold water)
Whw (flow rate of hot water)
Q (quantity of steam)
Ps (supply pressure of steam)
Tcw (temperature of cold water)
Thw (temperature of hot water)

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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Minus Constants
Q (quantity of steam)
Ps (supply pressure of steam)
Tcw (temperature of cold water)
Minus Equations
Material Balance (conservation of mass)
Energy Balance (conservation of energy)

1
1
1
3
1
1
2

DOF = 7 (3+2) = 2
Two (2) controllers are needed.
a) One (1) to controller for steam flow.
b) One (1) to controller for the energy equation (mass*Cp*deltaT). The controller will be a
temperature controller, and on the outlet water temperature. It will provide a remote setpoint
to the steam flow controller.

Control Loops
In general terms, a control loop is a group of components working together as a system to
achieve and maintain the desired value of a system variable by manipulating the value of
another variable in the control loop. Each control loop has at least one input and one output.
There are two types of control loops: open loop and closed loop.
In an open loop system, the controller does not have a
feedback signal from the system. The controller has a
setpoint and a fixed output signal. The output signal
does not vary regardless of the system disturbances.
An example of an open loop system would be a car,
when using the accelerator pedal only. The accelerator
pedal is held in fixed position. When the car goes up a
hill, the car will tend to slow down. The decrease in
speed is inversely proportional to the increase in slope.

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In a closed loop system, the controller does

have a feedback signal from the system.
The controller has a setpoint, a feedback
input signal and a varying output signal.
The output signal increases or decreases
proportionally to the error of the setpoint
compared to the input signal. The input
signal varies proportionally to the system
disturbances and the gain of the
measurement sensor.
An example of a closed loop system would be a car, when using the speed control only. When
the car goes up a hill, the car will tend to speed up to maintain the setpoint speed, regardless of
increase in slope. The increase in slope is a systems disturbance, but there can be more than one
disturbance on a system. A head wind would add to the error of increasing slope, giving the
car even more power to increase the speed to setpoint, say 55 mph.
All control systems have their limitations of control. Either the ability to respond to fast
changing systems disturbances, frequency response, or the limitation to add or remove energy
to the system, i.e. the valve is at 0% or 100%. When referring to system response, the valve or
servo mechanism has limited speed of movement due to mechanical design, a slew rate of
movement. The valve or servo mechanism can only move so many inches or degrees in a time
period. Frequency is the reciprocal of time.
The process variable or feedback input signal is always measured in 0% to 100% and is
typically evenly divisible by 4 or measured at 25% increments.
Examples:
3 to 15 PSI
4 to 20 mA
1 to 5 Volts

12 PSI span
16 mA span
4 Volts span

Controller and Control Modes

Familiarize yourself with the different control modes and the ISA Standards and symbols for
representing the modes on a P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Drawing).
The most common types of closed loop control modes are: feedback, feedforward, cascade, and
ratio.

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Feedback Control Loop:

Feedforward Control Loop:

Cascade Control Loop:

Ratio Control Loop:

We will now look at controller and control loop characteristics. Mathematically we will
describe the response of a control loop and calculate the overshoot and damping of a typical
control loop.

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To the right side is a graph showing a

typical controller response to a setpoint
change. Most engineers use 0.25
amplitude damping for control of loops
in the process industry.
Let us find out how to solve for the
above-mentioned criteria.

Find Damping
F=50 PSI; A= 8.15 PSI

The damping from overshoot is:

8.15
Find the damping from overshoot:

A%os = 100e

50

100 = 16.3%

16.3 = 100e
e

OR
USE SIMPLE METHOD BELOW

[ln (OS )]
+ [ln (OS )]
2

100
16.3

1 2 = ln

100
16.3

= 1.814

2 2 = 1.814 2 (1 2 )
2 2 = 3.29 (1 2 )

2 2 = 3.29 3.29 2
9.869 2 = 3.29 3.29 2
9.869 2 + 3.29 2 = 3.29

(9.869 + 3.29)
2 =

= 3.29

3.29
9.869 + 3.29

= 0.25

= 0.5

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Find Overshoot and Peak Value

F=50 PSI;

= 0.5

The percent overshoot and peak is:

A% = 100e 0.5

1 0.5

A% = 100e 1.57

0.75

The first overshoot is:

A% = 100e

A% = 100e 1.812

The second overshoot is:

C % = 100e

A% = 100 (0.163)
A% = 16.3%
50 psi (0.163) = 8.17 psi overshoot
50 psi + 8.17 psi = 58.17 psi peak

We will now calculate the rise time,

period, natural frequency and the settling
time. We will refer to the graph to the
right and the previously used graph for
the peak amplitude designations.
Notice rise time in the graph on the right.
It rises in a vertical line from 10% to 90%
of steady state value. This is the definition
of rise time.
Notice step response in the graph on the
right. It rises in a vertical line from 0% to
63.2% of peak value. This is the definition
of step response time.
The time constant will be step response time minus the dead time or lag time.

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Find the Time Constant

Step response time: 6 seconds
Dead time: 1 second

= Tsr Td

= 6 1
= 5 seconds

Find the Period

Step response time: 6 seconds
Dead time: 1 second
Time Constant: 5 seconds
Damping: 0.5

P=
P=

2
1 2
6.28 (5)
1 0.52

P = 36.26 seconds

Find the Time Constant from the Period

Period: 36.26 seconds
Damping: 0.5

=
=

1 2
2

1 0.52
6.28

36.26

t = 5 seconds
Using Transfer Functions
Find the Damping from the Function
G(s)=

n2
s 2 + 2n s + n2

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G(s)= 2
s + 5s + 25

= Damping Ratio
Damping: 0.5

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s + 5 s + 25

s + 2 n s + n ; n =
2

25

2 n s = 5 s

5
2 n

;=

5
2 25

5
10

= 0.5

Find the Poles from the Function

G(s)=

G(s)=

n2
s 2 + 2n s + n2
25
2
s + 5s + 25

Pole1: -2.5+j4.33

Poles:

p1 ; p2 =
p1 ; p2 =

Pole2: -2.5-j4.33

p1 ; p2 =

b 4 ac
2

25 4 ( 25)
2

25 100
2

= 2.5 j 4.33

Controller Tuning
We will now look at two different methods for tuning a controller, the Ultimate Gain
(Continuous Cycling), and Process Reaction Curve (Step Response) methods.

Tuning based on the ultimate gain method

Essentially, the tuning method works by oscillating the process. Turn off the Integral mode or
set time to zero (0) and turn off the derivative mode. Increase the gain of the controller and
make a slight setpoint change. Repeat the process and gradually increase the gain of the
controller each time, until a sustained oscillation is achieved as shown in the following figure.
This is called the ultimate gain. The proportional band is the reciprocal of the gain.
Tune the controller by entering the new values from the calculations in table 4 below.
The table values are to be entered as gain. If you need to convert gain to proportional band,
then Pu=1/Ku and Ku=1/Pu. Convert after applying the table calculations.
The period or time contain equals Tu in minutes. The time calculation will be entered as
minutes per repeat for Integral time and Derivative time as minutes.

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Table 4. Tuning parameters for the closed loop Ziegler-Nichols method

Controller type

Gain, Kc

Integral time, TI

0.5 K u

PI

0.45K u

Tu
1.2

PID

0.6 K u

Tu
2

Derivative time, TD

Tu
8

Example: Tune using Ultimate Gain (continuous cycling)

Time Constant: 12 minutes
Gain Ku: 2.2

K c = 0.6 K u = ( 0.6 )( 2.2 ) = 1.32

Note: TI = minutes per repeat

TI =

TU 12
=
= 6 min
2
2

TD =

Tu 12
= = 1.5 min
8
8

TI 1 = repeats per minute

Tuning based on the process reaction curve

In process control, the term reaction
curve is sometimes used as a synonym
for a step response curve. Many
chemical processes are stable and well
damped, and for such systems the step
response curve can be approximated by
a first-order-plus-deadtime model and it
is relatively straightforward to fit the
model parameters to the observed step
response. Look at the reaction curve to
the right.
Essentially, the tuning method works by
manually causing a step change in the
process. This is accomplished by putting
the controller in manual and forcing an output change of the controller. Record the step change
process reaction curve on the chart recorder and follow the setup instructions below.

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1. Locate the inflection point, i.e., the point where the curve stops curving upwards
and starts to curve downwards.
2. Draw a straight line through the inflection point, with the same gradient as the
gradient of the reaction curve at that point. (see the graph above)
3. The point where this line crosses the initial value of the output is assumed to be
zero, (zero may equal 50 psi or 500 degrees, but set it to a live zero), gives the
apparent time delay or dead time .
4. The straight line reaches the steady state value A, ( PV), of the output at time
T + . Draw a line straight down. T is time constant.
5. The gain slope K is given by A/T.

Table 5. Tuning parameters for the open loop Ziegler-Nichols method

Controller type

Gain, Kc

T
K

PI

0.9T
K

PID

4T
3 K

Integral time, TI

Derivative time, TD

0.3
0.5

0.5

Example: Tune using Process Reaction Curve (step response)

Time Constant T: 10 minutes
Dead Time : 5 minutes
A = Delta PV: 8 psi
Note: TI = minutes per repeat

K = Slope =

Kc =

TI 1 = repeats per minute

TI =

A
8
;K =
= 0.8
T
10

( 4 )(10 ) = 3.33
4T
=
3K ( 3 )( 0.8 )( 5 )

0.5

5
= 10 min
0.5

TD = 0.5 = ( 0.5 )( 5 ) = 2.5 min

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Block Diagram Algebra

(Simplification Methods)
Original Block Diagram

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Equivalent Block Diagram

Block Diagram Algebra Reduction (Example)

Start at figure (a), the original multivariable diagram and simplify.

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Nyquist Stability Criterion

Most closed-loop systems are open-loop stable and do not have any pole (open-loop pole) in
the right half of the s plane. Closed-loop systems that are stable will not have any root in the
right half plane. The Nyquist diagram [Ref. 3] of an open-loop stable system does not encircle
the (1, j0) point.

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Routh Stability Criterion

For given coefficients ai of the characteristic equation the method of Routh, which is an
alternative to the method of Hurwitz, can be applied [Ref. 20]. Here the coefficients
ai ( i = 0,1,..., n ) will be arranged in the first two rows of the Routh schema, which contains
n + 1 rows:
Row n

sn

ao

a2

a4

a6

Row n-1

sn-1

a1

a3

a5

a7

Row n-2

n-2

b1

b2

b3

b4

n-3

c1

c2

c3

c4

Row n-3
:

Row 3

s3

d1

d2

Row 2

s2

e1

e2

Row 1

f1

Row 0

s0

g1

The coefficients b1 , b2 .b3 ,... in the third row are the results from cross multiplication the first
two rows according to

b1 =

a1a2 a0 a3
a1

b2 =

a1a4 a0 a5
a1

b3 =

a1a6 a0 a7
a1

.
.
.

Building the cross products you start with the elements of the first row. The calculation of these
b values will be continued until all remaining elements become zero. The calculation of the c
values are performed accordingly from the two rows above as follows:

c1 =

b1a3 a1b2
b1

c2 =

b1a5 a1b3
b1

c3 =

b1a7 a1b4
b1

.
.
.

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From these new rows further rows will be built in the same way, where for the last two rows
finally

f1 =

e1d 2 d1e2
e1

and

g1 = e2
follows.
Note: For our example, the last two rows are:

d1 =

c1b2 b1c2
c1

and

e1 = c2
Note: If there are only four polynomials, decrement the last two rows by one letter again and
do not use the c1, c2, c3, determinates. A pattern should be emerging now.
Now the Routh criterion includes the following:
A polynomial P ( s ) is Hurwitzian, if and only if the following three conditions are valid:
a) all coefficients ai ( i = 0,1,..., n ) are positive.
b) all coefficients b1 , c1 ,... in the first column of the Routh schema are positive.
c) all coefficients b1 , c1 ,... in the first column of the Routh schema are not zero.
As in the first row of the Routh schema, a coefficient is negative the system is unstable.
For proving instability, it is sufficient to build the Routh schema only until negative or zero
value occurs in the first column. In the example, given the schema could have been stopped at
the fifth row.
Another interesting property of the Routh scheme says that the number of roots with positive
real parts is equal to the number of changes of sign of the values in the first column.
Example

P ( s ) = s 5 + 2 s 4 + 30 s 3 + 50 s 2 + 110 s + 240
Note : { P ( s ) = a0 + a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + a5 }

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The Routh schema is:

s5

a0

a2

a4

s4

a1

a3

a5

s3

b1

b2

s2

c1

c2

s1

d1

s0

e1

30

110

50

240

-10

54

240

-32.22

240

Laplace transform
Corresponding elements of the Laplace transform
Nr.

time response f (t ), f (t ) = 0 , for t < 0

Laplace transformed F ( s )

pulse (t )

unit step (t )

1
s

1
s2

t2

2
s3

tn
n!

e at

te at

t 2 e at

1
s n +1
1
s+a

(s + a)

(s + a)

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t n e at t 2

10

1 e at

a
s (s + a)

11

1 at
( e 1 + at )
a2

1
s (s + a)

12

(1 at ) e at

13

sin o t

o
s + o 2

14

cos o t

s
s + o 2

15

e at sin o t

16

e at cos ot

17

1 t
f
a a

F ( as )( a > 0 )

18

e at f ( t )

F (s a)

19

20
21

22

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n!

f (t a )
0

(s + a)

(s + a)

o
2
( s + a ) + o 2

s+a
2
( s + a ) + o 2

e as F ( s )

for t < a

dF ( s )
ds

t f ( t )

( t )

d nF (s)
ds n

f (t )

f1 ( t ) f 2 ( t )

for t > a 0

n +1

c + j

2 j c j

F1 ( p ) F2 ( s p ) dp

Sizing Process Control Elements

SIZING ELEMENTS AND FINAL DEVICES
The process control industry covers a wide variety of applications of elements and final
correction devices.
The Control Systems Engineer (CSE) examination encompasses a broad range of valve
applications and sizing for different services, possibly an orifice meter; a turbine meter;
pressure relief valve or safety rupture disk. This book will cover essential basics for the CSE
examination.

FLOW MEASUREMENT
Fluids (and other useful equations)

Z1 +

V12
2g

p1

= Z2 +

V22
2g

p2

AV
= A2V2
1 1
F1 2
P2
------ = ------ ; very useful in the examination
F2
P1
Re =

Re =

3160 * flow rate( gpm ) * Specific Gravity

Pipe ID (inches ) * Viscosity (cp )
6.316 * Flow Rate( LB / Hr )
Pipe ID (inches ) * Viscosity (cp )

Re = 1000

; for liquids

; for gases and steam

v ( m s ) D ( mm )

( cSt )

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Orifice Type Meters

The basic equation for liquid flow through an orifice plate is:

Q = 5.667 SD 2

h
Gf

We will reference Norman Andersons book: Instrumentation for Process Measurement and Control
and reference Table 4-2, or see this guides Table 6 - Sizing Factors.
Let us review the math that derives this volumetric flow equation.

V 2 = 2 gH
V = 2 gH

Q = AV
Q = A 2 gH

H=

h
; Note: h is in inches, put it in feet
12G f

Q = A 2g

h
12G f

2 g A
h
Q( gpm) = [time scaling volume scaling ]

1 144 12G f

; Note: scale inches to feet

2( g ) d 2
60sec 1728 in 3
h
Q( gpm) =

3
12 4 144
Gf
1min 231 in
60sec 1728 in 3
64.34 ft

h in
2
Q( gpm) =

( d in )
3
2
2
Gf
1min 231 in 12 in sec 4 144 in
Q( gpm) =

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60 sec 7.4805 gal 2.3155 ft 0.00545

h in
2

( d in ) ft 2
3
2
min
ft
in sec in
Gf

Q( gpm) =

60
h
h gal
7.4805 gal 2.3155 0.00545 d 2
= 5.667 d 2

min
Gf
G f min
h
Gf

Q( gpm) = 5.667 d 2

Add factor for coefficients of friction, viscosity, convergence, and divergence.

Q( gpm) = 5.667 Kd 2

h
Gf

Since K and d (orifice diameter) are unknowns:

d2
2
S = K 2 So, cancel the pipe diameter (D ) and
D
The basic equation for liquid through an orifice type device is:

Q( gpm) = 5.667 SD 2

h
Gf

Using the sizing equation and the sizing factor table, we accurately size orifices taps; pipe taps;
nozzle and venture; lo-loss tube; and dall tube.
The basic equation for gas through an orifice type device is:

Q( scfh) = 218.4SD 2

Tabs
Pabs

hp f
Tf G f

If conditions are 60F and 14.7psia then the formula can be reduced to:

Q( scfh) = 7, 727 SD 2

hp f
Tf G f

; ONLY at 60F and 14.7 psia conditions

The basic equation for steam through an orifice type device is:

W ( pounds per hour ) = 359SD 2 h f

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where,

G f = Specific gravity, for gas

( molecular weight of
28.97 (is the M.W. of

gas )
air )

h = Head in inches
Pabs = Reference pressure ( psi absolute )
Pf = Fluid operating pressure ( psi absolute )

Tabs = Reference temperature ( psi absolute ) ; ( Reference temp in F+460 )

T f = Fluid operating temperature ( psi absolute ) ; ( Reference temp in F+460 )

f = Specific weight of the steam or vapor in pounds per cubic foot ( operating cond .)
Liquid Sample Problem: Gasoline is carried in a 3-inch schedule 40 pipe (ID=3.068). A
concentric sharp-edged orifice plate, with corner taps, is used to measure the flow. If the Beta
Ratio is 0.500, maximum flow rate is 100 gpm, and s.g. = 0.75, what is the differential head and
span of the flowmeter transmitter?

Q( gpm) = 5.667 SD 2

h
Gf

From Table 6: S = 0.1568

100( gpm) = 5.667 ( 0.1568 )( 3.068 )

100( gpm)
5.667 ( 0.1568 )( 3.068 )

2
100( gpm) h

=
8.3639 0.75

11.95612 =

h
0.75

h
0.75

h
0.75

142.95 ( 0.75 ) = h
107.21 = h (span)
Calibrate transmitters 0 to 100% and 4mA to 20mA.
The calibrated range of the transmitter will be 0 to 107.21 inches H2O.

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Gas Sample problem: natural gas is carried in a 6-inch schedule 40 pipe (ID=6.065). Flowing
temperature is 60F at 30 psig pressure. A concentric sharp-edged orifice plate, with flange
taps, is used to measure the flow. If maximum flow rate is 4,000,000 scf per day; s.g. = 0.60,
and the differential head of the flow meter transmitter is 50 inches H2O. What is the orifice
hole bore diameter?

Q( scfh) = 218.4SD 2

Tabs
Pabs

hp f
Tf G f

Change flow from per day to per hour and temperature and pressure to absolute:

4, 000, 000
2 520
= 218.4 S ( 6.065 )
24hrs
14.7

( 50 )( 44.7 )
( 520 ) (0.60)

4, 000, 000
2 520
= 218.4 S ( 6.065 )
24
14.7

( 50 )( 44.7 )
( 520 ) (0.60)

Find the S sizing factor:

4, 000, 000
= S = 0.2191
( 24 ) 760, 609.46
From Table 6 data:
Beta = 0.575 S = 0.2144
Beta = 0.600 S = 0.2369
This will require interpolation:

0.2191 0.2144

Beta =
( 0.600 0.575 ) + 0.575 = 0.5802
0.2369 0.2144

Find the orifice hole diameter:

d = Beta pipe ID = hole size

d = 0.5802 6.065 = 3.519inches
For the calibrated range of the transmitter 0 to 50 inches H2O, and a flow rate of 166,666.7 scfh
or 4,000,000 scfd, the orifice hole bore diameter = 3.519 inches

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Steam Sample Problem: Dry saturated steam is carried in an 8-inch schedule 80 pipe
(ID=7.625). A flow nozzle is used to measure the flow. If the Beta Ratio is 0.450, and the static
pressure is 345 psig, what is the flow rate with a differential head pressure of 200 inches H2O
across the meter?

W ( pounds per hour ) = 359 SD 2 h f

Find the density from the saturated steam tables in the FCVH (Chapter 10). A gauge pressure
of 345.3 gives a specific volume of 1.2895.

Density in

f =

lb
=
ft 3

1
specific volume in

ft 3
lb

1
= 0.7755
1.2895

From Table 6: S = 0.2026

W ( pounds per hour ) = 359 ( 0.2026 )( 7.625 )

( 200 )( 0.7755 ) = 52, 664.68 lb / hr

I suggest using Norman Andersons book, Instrumentation for Process Measurement and Control,
and working all examples for liquid, steam, and vapor.

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Table 6 - Orifice Sizing Factors

Beta
Or
d/D
Ratio
0.100
0.125
0.150
0.175
0.200
0.225
0.250
0.275
0.300
0.325
0.350
0.375
0.400
0.425
0.450
0.475
0.500
0.525
0.550
0.575
0.600
0.625
0.650
0.675
0.700
0.725
0.750
0.775
0.800
0.820

Square Edged
Orifice; Flange
Corner or
Radius Taps
0.005990
0.009364
0.01349
0.01839
0.02402
0.03044
0.03760
0.04558
0.05432
0.06390
0.07429
0.08559
0.09776
0.1977
0.1251
0.1404
0.1568
0.1745
0.1937
0.2144
0.2369
0.2614
0.2879
0.3171
0.3488
0.3838
0.4222
0.4646
0.5113

Full-Flow
(Pipe)
2 D & 8D
Taps
0.006100
0.009591
0.01389
0.01902
0.02499
0.03183
0.03957
0.04826
0.05796
0.06874
0.08086
0.09390
0.1085
0.1247
0.1426
0.1625
0.1845
0.2090
0.2362
0.2664
0.3002
0.3377
0.3796
0.4262
0.4782

Nozzle
and
Venturi

0.08858
0.1041
0.1210
0.1392
0.1588
0.1800
0.2026
0.2270
0.2530
0.2810
0.3110
0.3433
0.3781
0.4159
0.4568
0.5016
0.5509
0.6054
0.6667

Lo-Loss
Tube

0.1048
0.1198
0.1356
0.1527
0.1705
0.1900
0.2098
0.2312
0.2539
0.2783
0.3041
0.3318
0.3617
0.3939
0.4289
0.4846
0.5111
0.5598
0.6153
0.6666

Dall
Tube

0.1170
0.1335
0.1500
0.1665
0.1830
0.2044
0.2258
0.2472
0.2685
0.2956
0.3228
0.3499
0.3770
0.4100
0.4430
0.4840
0.5250
0.5635

QuadrantEdged
Orifice

0.0305
0.0390
0.0484
0.0587
0.0700
0.0824
0.0959
0.1106
0.1267
0.1443
0.1635
0.1844
0.207
0.232
0.260
0.292
0.326
0.364

Turbine Meter
The basic equation for flow through a turbine meter is:

V = KN ; V = Volume; K = Volume per pulse; N = number of pulses

The average flow rate is equal to the total volume divided by the time interval.

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Qavg =

V
N
=K
t
t

But f =

N is the number of pulses per unit time

t

Qavg = Kf

Sample problem: A turbine meter has a K value of 1.22 in3 per pulse. A: Determine the liquid
volume transferred for a pulse count of 6400. B: Determine the flow rate, if each pulse has a
duration of 40 seconds. C: What is the totalized flow after 15 minutes?
A: Liquid volume

V = KN

V = (1.22in3 ) ( 6400 ) = 7808in3

Gallons = 7808in3

1gal
= 33.8 gal
231in3

B: Flow Rate

Q=

V
t

Q=

7808in3 195.2in3
=
40sec
sec

Q=

195.2in3 60sec 1gal

gal

= 50.7
3
sec
1min 231in
min

C: Totalized flow after 15 minutes

Q = 50.7

50

gal
15 min = 760.5 gal
min

CONTROL VALVE SIZING CONTROL VALVE OVERVIEW

Note: The Fisher Control Valve Handbook is needed for Cv reference.
Read Chapter 5 on Control Valve Selection. All variables are discussed in detail. For sizing, we
will keep the equations simple and to the point. Later in this guide, we will discuss how to use
the Fisher Control Valve Handbook (FCVH) 4th Edition as a reference for different portions of the
CSE examination. ISA also offers video tape training in detail on control valve sizing and
selection, Control Valves and Actuators Series. The manual to accompany the videos is Control
Valves and Actuators - Manual, ISBN: 978-1-55617-183-3.

Basic equation for liquid flow

q = ( N1 Fp Cv )

p
; Note: N1 = always equal to 1 for psia
Gf

Basic equation for gas flow

q = ( N1 N 7 Fp Cv PY
1 )

x
; Note: N1 = alwys equal to 1 for psia, N7 = 1360
G f T1Z

Basic equation for steam flow

w = ( N1 N 6 Fp CvY ) xP1 1 ; Note: N1 = alwys equal to 1 for psia, N6 = 63.3

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where,

G f = Specific gravity, for gas

( molecular weight of
28.97 (is the M.W. of

gas )
air )

Cv = Valve sizing coefficient

Fk = Ratio of specific heat factors
Fp = Piping geometric factor
K1 = Inlet velocity head loss coefficient
K 2 = Outlet velocity head loss coefficient
K i = Inlet head loss coefficient; K1 + K B1
K B1 = Inlet Bernoulli coefficient
K B 2 = Outlet Bernoulli coefficient
K = K1 + K 2 + K B1 K B 2

N1 = 1.00 (for psia; equation constant see the FCVH , Chapter 5)

N 6 = 63.3 (for lb/h; equation constant see the FCVH , Chapter 5)
N 7 = 1360 (for scfh; equation constant see the FCVH , Chapter 5)
N 9 = 7320 (for scfh; equation constant see the FCVH , Chapter 5)
p = Pressure in psid across the valve
P1 = Inlet pressure ( psi absolute )
q = Volumetric Flow ( in gpm for liquid or scfh for gas )

T1 = Fluid operating temperature ( psi absolute) ; reference temp in F+460

w = Volumetric flow (in pounds per hour)

x = Ratio of delta pressure to inlet pressure absolute
Z = Fluid compressibility

f = Specific weight of the steam or vapor in pounds per cubic foot ( operating cond .)

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Control Valve Application Comparison Chart

Characteristic
and Rangeability

Valve Type

Uses on slurries,
Dirty solid bearing
fluids

Relative Cost

Rating as
Control Valve

Globe body with

Equal percentage or
characterized plug or linear
cage
Max 50:1
Approx. 35:1 for
Sizes from needle
needle
up to 24 inches

Very poor, can be

constructed of
corrosion resistant
materials

Ball valve
availability up to 42
inches

Equal percentage
Approx. 50:1
Ball can be
characterized

Reasonably good,
Medium
can be constructed of
corrosion resistance
materials

Butterfly valve
availability up to 150
inches

Equal percentage or
linear
Approx. 30:1 (some
can characterized for
quick opening)

Poor, a variety of
material for
construction
available

Lowest cost for large Good, if

size valves
characteristic is
suitable

Saunders valve
availability up to 20
inches

Approx. Linear 3:1

conventional 15:1
dual range

Very good, available

with liner to resist
corrosion

Medium

Pinch valve
availability up to 24
inches

Approx. Linear 3:1 to Excellent, several

Low
15:1, depending on
materials available to
type
resist corrosion

High, very high in

larger sizes

Excellent; any
desired characteristic
can be designed into
this type valve

Excellent, if
characteristic is
suitable

Conventional is poor;
dual range is fair.
Use only when ability
is needed to handle
dirty flow
Poor to fair. Use only
when ability is
needed to handle
dirty flow

Control Valve for Liquid

The basic equation for liquid flow through a control valve is:

q = ( N1 Fp Cv )

p
; Note: N1 = always equal to 1 for psia
Gf

Solving for Cv we get:

Cv =

(N F )
1

p
Gf

; Note: N1 = always equal to 1 for psia

K Cv 2
Fp = 1 +
2
890 d

; Note: Fp = piping geometry factor

The piping geometry factor covers elbows and reducing fittings attached to each side of the
valve body. See the Fisher Control Valve Handbook Chapter 5 use of Fp.

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Now the equation becomes:

Cv =
Fp

p
Gf

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you work the Fisher globe valve example in the FCVH, you will find they are using data from the
second edition, not the third edition. The example is not incorrect for a class 300 valve. It only appears
incorrect with the third edition data at hand. Here is an example.
Sample problem: We will now assume an 8-inch pipe connected to a Globe Valve, with the
following service, Liquid Propane. Size the equal percentage valve for the following criteria.

q = 800 gpm

T1 = 70F

Gf = 0.5

P = 25 psi

P1 = 300 psig; 314.7 psia

P2 = 300 psig; 314.7 psia

Pv = 124.3

Pv = 616.3 psia

A: Find the approximate Cv, this needed to find Fp (for now set to Fp = 1).

Cv =

Fp

Cv =

Gf

800
25

= 113.13 Note: If piping were the same size as the valve, were done.

0.5
From FCVH chapter 5, we find a 3 Globe Valve (equal percentage) has a maximum Cv of 136
at full open. Now we will plug this Cv into the piping geometry equation to get the installed
valve Cv.

K = K1 (the entry factor ) + K 2 (the exit factor )

K
K

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= K1 + 2

d
= 1.5 1 -----
2

= K1 + 2

3
= 1.5 1 -----
2

d same size piping

Note: K 1 + K 2 = ( 0.5 + 1 ) 1 -----
2

= 1.11

1 2

KC 2

v
F p = 1 + ----------- -----2-
890 d

Note: Fp = piping geometry factor.

1.11 136 2
F p = 1 + ---------- -------890 3 2

1 2

= 1.2848

1 2

= 0.8822

Find the corrected Cv for the installed valve.

Cv =
Fp

Cv =

p
Gf
800

(0.8822)

25

800
6.238

= 128.24 or 129

0.5

This shows a 3 valve is too small; it will require the 4 with the maximum Cv = 224 .

%=

129
= 57.6% of maximum Cv and about 76% open
224

In the FCVH fourth edition, a type ED valve is used in the table and a 3 would be correct with
a Cv of 136, but it is too small. The valve would be (129/136) or 95% of maximum Cv, and you
might not get the required flow through the valve for throttling.
Remember, valves start choking at about 75% throttle, so size your Cv to fit at about 50%
maximum Cv. Valves in throttling services should be sized for 200% operational flow, this
allows the valve to open up further and correct for process upset rapidly.

Control Valve for Gas

The basic equation for gas flow through a control valve is:

q = N1 N 7 Fp Cv PY
1

Cv =

x
G f T1 Z

q (in scfh)
1360 Fp PY
1

; Note : N1 = always equal to 1 for psia, N 7 = 1360

; Note : for volumetric flow units

G f T1 Z

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where,

x
Y = 1 ------------------ ; expansion factor, velocity down stream will be greater than upstream
3F k x TP
k

Fk =

1.4

; ratio of specific heats factor

k = ratio of specific heats

x=

P
P1

; pressure drop ratio of P to inlet pressure P1

x
Y = 1 ------------------ ; expansion factor, must be between 1.0 and 0.667
3F k x TP
xT = pressure drop ratio required to produce maximum flow through the valve
when Fk = 1.0.( xT can be found in valve coefficients table)

x TP

xT
x T K i C v 2
= -----2- 1 + ----------- -----2-
N5 d
Fp

; pressure drop ratio factor with installed fitting attached

where,

Fp =

KC 2

v
1 + ----------- ------
890 d 2

1 2

; piping geometry factor

K i = K1 + K b1 ;inlet head loss coefficient

2

d2
d2
K1 = 0.5 1 2 and K 2 = 1 1 2
D
D
2

d2
d2
K B1 = 1 2 and K B 2 = 1 2
D
D

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d
d
OR K B1 = 1 and K B 2 = 1 ; Bernoulli coefficients
D
D

Sample problem: We will now assume 6 inch pipe connected to a Globe Valve, with the
following service, Natural Gas. Size the equal percentage valve for the following criteria.

q = 800,000 scfh

T1 = 60F = 520R

Gg= 0.60

P = 150 psi

P1 = 400 psig; 414.7 psia

P2 = 250 psig; 264.7 psia

k = 1.31

M = 17.38

A: For use of molecular weight substitute M for Gf and N9 for N7 and set N9 to 7320. We will
use specific gravity and N7 = 1360.

Cv =

q (in scfh)
x
1360 Fp PY
1
G f T1Z

; Note: for volumetric flow units

B: First find the approximate valve size and Cv for formulas. Set Fp = 1, Y = 1, Z = 1.

x=

P
150
1.31
=
= 0.362; Fk xT =
0.68 = 0.636
P1 414.7
1.4

Cv =

q (in scfh)
800, 000
=
= 41.64 or 42
x
0.362
1360 P1
1360(414.7)
G f T1
( 0.60 )( 520 )

When the pressure differential ratio x reaches a value of FK xT. The limiting value of x is
defined as the critical differential pressure ratio. The value of x used in any of the sizing
equations and in the relationship for Y shall be held to this limit even if the actual pressure
differential ratio is greater. Thus, the numerical value of Y may range from 0.667, when x = FK
xT, to 1.0 for very low differential pressures. The xT comes from the valve coefficient tables in
the FCVH. (recalculate if done, if not move forward for now).
From the FCVH valve coefficients table we see a 3 valve with the Cv = 136.
C: Calculate for piping geometric factors. Inlet = 6 and Outlet=6 schedule 40 pipe.

K = K1 + K 2 + K B1 K B 2
2

d2
22
K1 = 0.5 1 2 = 0.5 1 2 = 0.395
D
6

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d2
22
K 2 = 1 1 2 = 1 1 2 = 0.79
D
6
2

d2
2
K B1 = 1 2 = 1 = 0.8888
6
D
KB2

d2
2
= 1 2 = 1 = 0.8888
6
D

Sum resistance coefficients and Bernoulli coefficients and get piping geometry factor:

K = 0.395 + 0.790 + 0.0123 0.0123 = 1.185

K Cv 2
Fp = 1 +
2
890 d

=
1+

1.185 59.7

890 22

= 0.878

Find the pressure drop ratio for the installed fitting attached to the valve.

K i = K1 + K B1 = 0.395 + 0.8888 = 1.2838

From the tables in the FCVH: N5=1000 and xT=0.69

x x K
xTP = T2 1+ T i
Fp
N5

xTP =

58

-1

2
Cv
2 =
d

xT
x K
F 1+ T i
N5

2
p

0.69
( 0.69 )(1.2838 ) 59.7 2
2
0.878 1+
2
1000
2

Cv
2
d

= 0.747

D: Find the expansion factor Y, it must be between 1.0 and 0.667

Fk =

1.31
= 0.936; ratio of specific heats factor
1.4

x
Y = 1
3Fk xTP
Cv =

0.362
= 0.827
= 1
3
0.936
0.747
(
)(
)

q (in scfh)
x
1360 Fp PY
1
G f T1

800, 000
1360 ( 0.878 )( 414.7 )( 0.827 )

0.362
( 0.60 )( 520 )

= 57.35 or 57

Since a 2 inch valve has a Cv of 59.7 the valve needs to be a 3 valve.

%=

57
= 42% of maximum Cv and about 64% open
136

C g = 40 Cv xT ; if needed to convert Cv to C g ( as in the FCVH )

Control Valve for Steam and Vapor
Control Valve for Steam
The basic equation for vapor or steam flow through a control valve is:

w = ( N1 N 6 Fp CvY ) xP1 1 ; Note: N1 = always equal to 1 for psia, N6 = 63.3

Cv =

w(inlb / h)
; Note: for mass flow units in pounds per hour
63.3 FpY xP1 1

Sample problem: We will now assume 6 inch pipe in and 8 inch pipe out, connected to a type
ED Globe Valve, with the following service, Process Steam. Size a linear valve for the
following criteria.
Note: 1 and k can be found in the steam tables in the FCVH.

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q = 125,000 lb/h

T1 = 500F = 960R

Gg = 0.60

P = 250 psi

P1 = 500 psig; 514.7 psia

P2 = 250 psig; 264.7 psia

k = 1.28

1 = 1.0434

A: First find the approximate valve size and Cv for formulas. Set Fp = 1, Y = 1.

Cv =

w (in lb / h)
63.3FpY xP1 1

125, 000
63.3 (1)(1)

(0.49)(514.7 )(1.0434)

= 121.7 or 122

When the pressure differential ratio x reaches a value of F x . The limiting value of x is
k T
defined as the critical differential pressure ratio. The value of x used in any of the sizing
equations, and in the relationship for Y, shall be held to this limit, even if the actual pressure
differential ratio is greater. Thus, the numerical value of Y may range from 0.667, when x =
F x , to 1.0 for very low differential pressures. The x comes from the valve coefficient tables
k T
T
in the FCVH. (Recalculate if done; if not, move forward for now.)
The FCVH shows a 3 with a Cv = 136, but we want to throttle around 50%, so a 4 with the
Cv of 236 will be selected.
B: Calculate for piping geometric factors. Inlet = 6 and Outlet = 8 schedule 40 pipe.
2

d2
42
K1 = 0.5 1 2 = 0.5 1 2 = 0.154
D
6
2

d2
42
K 2 = 1 1 2 = 1 1 2 = 0.5625
D
8
2

d2
4
K B1 = 1 2 = 1 = 0.8025
6
D
KB2

d2
4
= 1 2 = 1 = 0.9375
8
D

Sum resistance coefficients and Bernoulli coefficients and get piping geometry factor:

K = K 1 + K 2 + K B 1 K B 2
K = 0.154 + 0.5625 + 0.8025 0.9375 = 0.7355

K C v 2
Fp = 1 +
2
890 d

60

=
1+

0.7355 236

890 4 2

= 0.920

C: Find the pressure drop ratio for the installed fitting attached to the valve.

K i = K1 + K b1 = 0.154 + 0.8025 = 0.9565

From the tables in the FCVH: N5 = 1000 and x = 0.69
T

(NOTE: Because a 4-inch valve is to be installed in a 6-inch inlet pipe and 8-inch outlet pipe respectfully, the xT
term must be replaced by xTP in the Y expansion factor formula below. This is not necessary if the pipe inlet and
the pipe outlet are the same size; in other words, there are no reducer fittings are being used.)

x TP

x T K i C v 2
xT
----= 2 1 + ----------- -----2-
N5 d
Fp

xTP =

xT
= ---------------------------------------------x T K i C v 2
2
F p 1 + ----------- -----2-
N5 d

0.69

( 0.69 )( 0.9565 ) 236 2

0.9097 1+
2
1000
4

= 0.729

D: Find the expansion factor Y, it must be between 1.0 and 0.667

Fk =

1.28
1.4

[ x = P
[ x = P

= 0.914; ratio of specific heats factor

P1 = 0.49] < [ x = Fk xT ] ; subsitute xTP for xT

P1 = 0.49] < [ x = Fk xTP = ( 0.914 )( 0.729 ) = 0.6663]

Pressure ratio is smaller than critical limits, so we will use x = 0.486.

0.486
=
1

= 0.757

3Fk xTP
3 ( 0.914 )( 0.729 )

Y = 1

Note: Replace xTP with xT if pipe size in and out are the same size as valve

Cv =

w (in lb / h)
63.3FpY xP1 1

125, 000
63.3 ( 0.920 )( 0.757 )

( 0.486 )( 514.7 )(1.0434 )

= 175.5 or 175

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This shows a 4 valve is the correct size.

%=

175
224

= 78.1 of maximum Cv and about 88% open

Note: this valve is borderline of being at maximum flow, valves start choking at about 75%. It
is correct for the test, but in real life I would go with a 6 inch valve for more capacity.

C g = 40 Cv xT ; if needed to convert Cv to C g ( as in the FCVH )

1 = Reciprocal of specific volume

ft
; ----- as in the FCVH steam tables
3
lb
ft / lb
1

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SIZING PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

Gas and Vapor
The basic equation for gas and vapor flow through a pressure
relief valve is:
ASME VIII Code equation

W = K bCKAP

M
TZ

Solving for area gives:

A=

W
K bCKP

M
TZ

where,
W = required relieving rate, mass flow
T = relieving temperature, absolute
Z = compressibility factor
M = molecular weight
C = gas constant = a function of ratio of specific heats
k +1

2 k 1
C = 520 k

k +1

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k = specific heats ratio

Kb = back-pressure correction factor, dimensionless (0.62)
P = (Set pressure x 1.10) plus atmospheric pressure (psia)
Liquid
The basic equation for liquid flow
through a pressure relief valve is:

Qg = 27.2 A

Pd
K p Ku K w
G

Solving for area gives:

Qg

A=
27.2

Pd
K p Ku K w
G

where,
Qg = required relieving rate of liquid, gpm
A = actual nozzle area of valve, square inches
Pd = inlet (relieving) pressure, less any constant back pressure, PSID
G = specific gravity of liquid flowing conditions relative to water at 60F
Kp = overpressure correction for liquid (0.60)
Kw = variable or constant back-pressure factor for bellows sealed valves only
Ku = viscosity correction factor
Steam
The basic equation for liquid flow through a pressure relief valve is:

Ws = 51.5 AKPK b K sh
Solving for area gives:

A=

Ws
51.5 KPK b K sh

where,
Ws = required steam capacity, lbm/hr
A = required nozzle area of valve, square inches
P = relieving pressure = [ set pressure x (1 + accumulation allowed by code having
jurisdiction)] + atmospheric pressure (PSIA)
Kb = vapor gas correction for constant back pressure above critical pressure
Ksh = superheat correction factor (see manufacturers tables)

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Note: See Appendix A for worked examples using ASME code. Refer to manufacturers examples for
using manufacturer-specific material and formulas.

Excerpts from ASME Unfired Pressure Vessel Code

UG-125(c)All unfired pressure vessels other than unfired steam boilers shall be protected by
pressure-relieving devices that will prevent the pressure from rising more than 10% above the
maximum allowable working pressure, except when the excess pressure is caused by exposure
to fire or other unexpected sources of heat.
UG-125(d)Where an additional hazard can be created by exposure of a pressure vessel to fire or
other unexpected sources of external heat (for example, vessels used to store liquefied flammable
gases), supplemental pressure-relieving devices shall be installed to protect against excessive
pressure. Such supplemental pressure-relieving devices shall be capable of preventing the pressure
from rising more than 20% above the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. A
single pressure-relieving device may be used to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph and (c),
provided it meets the requirements of both paragraphs.
UG-133(a)When safety or relief valves are provided, they shall be set to blow at a pressure not
exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel at the operating temperature,
except as permitted in (b). If the capacity is supplied in more than one safety or relief valve, only
one valve need be set to open at a pressure not exceeding the maximum allowable working
pressure of the vessel; the additional valves may be set to open at a higher pressure, but not to
exceed 105% of the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. See Paragraph UG-125(c).
UG-133(b)Protective devices permitted in Paragraph UG-125(d) as protection against excessive
pressure caused by exposure to fire or other sources of external heat shall be set to operate at a
pressure not in excess of 110% of the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. If such a
device is used to meet the requirements of both Paragraphs UG-125(c) and UG-125(d), it shall be
set to operate at not over the maximum allowable working pressure.
UG-133(f)The set pressure tolerances, plus or minus, of safety or relief valves, shall not
exceed 2 PSI (13.8 kPA) for pressures up to and including 70 PSIG (483 kPa), and 3% for
pressures above 70 PSIG (483 kPa).

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RUPTURE DISK SIZING

The ASME Code requires that when a
rupture disk is used as the primary relief
device, it must be sized to prevent the
pressure from rising above 110% of the
MAWP (UG-125(c)). If used as a secondary
relief device or as multiple relief devices,
the size must prevent the pressure from
rising above 116% of the MAWP (UG125(c)(1)). If used as a supplementary relief
device for hazards external to the protected
vessel or system, the size must prevent the
pressure from rising above 121% of the
MAWP (UG-125(c)(2)).
Note: Where rupture disks are installed
upstream of a relief valve, the rupture disc is
normally the same size as the relief valve inlet nozzle.
Rupture Disk Sizing Example 1
Sample problem: We will size a rupture disk for the following service, LIQUID. Size the
rupture disk for the following criteria. Application: (Primary Relief).
Q = 1500 gpm (required)

Vessel MAWP = 45 psig

Gf ( )= 0.85

Back Pressure = 5 psig

Use 10% over-pressure as permitted by ASME code. Volumetric flow rate, conventional U.S.
units:
A=

186

1500

(.85)(62.37)

186

(1.1)(45 5)

= 8.85 sq. inch.

This should be all you need for the CSE Examination.

Use manufacturers catalog for the actual disk to order your application.

where,
A = disk area.
C = gas constant = a function of ratio of specific heats
k = specific heats ratio
M = molecular weight
P = inlet pressure, gauge (psig)

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P1 = inlet pressure, absolute (psia).

P2 = outlet pressure, absolute (psia)
T = relieving temperature, absolute
VA = volumetric flow rate, actual conditions
Vs = volumetric flow rate, standard conditions
Z = compressibility factor
= specific gravity
Rupture Disk Sizing Example 2
Sample problem: We will size a rupture disk for the following service, GAS (Air). Size the
rupture disk for the following criteria. Application: (Primary Relief).
Q = 5000 scfm (required)

Vessel MAWP = 150 psig

Gf ( )= 0.85

K = 1.4

Back Pressure = 20 psig

Flow temperature = 250F

M = 29

Z=1

Use 10% over-pressure as permitted by ASME code. Flow pressure ratio:

P2
P1

20 + 14.7
(1.1)(150) + 14.7

= 0.193

Critical pressure ratio:

k

1.4

2 k 1 2 1.4 1
rc =
=
= 0.528
k + 1
1.4 + 1
P2/P1 is less than r , therefore the flow will be sonic. For conventional U.S. units:
c

2
C = 520 k -----------k+1

k----------+ 1k1

2
= 520 1.4 ---------------1.4 + 1

1.4
+1
---------------1.4 1

= 356

Given the required flow in actual cubic feet per minute:

A = 9.02

VA

ZT

29
5000
= 25.6 sq. inch.

356 (1)(250 + 460)

= 9.02

This should be all you need for the CSE Examination.

Use manufacturers catalog for the actual disk to order your application.

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Rupture Disk Sizing Example 3

Sample problem: We will size a rupture disk for the following service, GAS (some process).
Size the rupture disk for the following criteria. Application: (Primary Relief).

Q = 2000 scfm (required)

Vessel MAWP = 15 psig

G ( )= 0.72

K = 1.26

Back Pressure = 5 psig

Flow temperature = -40F

M = 29

Z = 0.95

In this case 10% of gauge pressure is less than 3 psi, therefore 3 psi over-pressure is permitted
by ASME code.
Flow pressure ratio:

P2
P1

5 + 14.7
3 + 15 + 14.7

= 0.602

Critical pressure ratio:

2
r c = -----------k+1

k ---------k1

2
= ------------------1.26 + 1

1.26 -----------------1.26 1

= 0.553

P2/P1 is greater than r , therefore the flow will be subsonic. For conventional U.S. units:
c

k P2 k P2
C = 735

k + 1 P1 P1

k +1
k

2
1.26 + 1
= 735 1.26 ( 0.602 ) 1.26 ( 0.602 ) 1.26 = 115.67

1.26 + 1

Given the required flow in standard cubic feet per minute:

A=

VS ZMT
3.92CP1

2000 (.95)(29)(.72)(460 40)

(3.92)(115.67)(3 + 15 + 14.7)

= 12.31 sq. inch.

Use manufacturers catalog for the actual disk to order your application.

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Overview of Discrete Control Subjects

OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL LOGIC
Discrete control plays a vital role in the process control industry. Discrete control is used for
material handling, lockouts and safeties, indicators, alarms and switching applications.
Discrete control usually takes the form of RLL (Relay Ladder Logic) or digital logic combined
with some type of mechanical apparatus. The PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is the
workhorse of the industry today and is covered on the CSE Exam with ISA binary logic and
Relay Ladder Logic.

Gates and Inverters

Familiarize yourself with the following binary logic table and its functions. The ISA logic is the
same in function, although the symbols are slightly different.

ISA Binary Logic

Familiarize yourself with the previous binary logic table and its functions. The ISA logic is
used in the examination. Look at some examples of its use such as in the ISAs Control
Systems Engineer Study Guide and ISA-5.2-1976 (R1992) Binary logic Diagrams for Process
Operations.

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ISA Usage of Binary Logic

The CSE exam may have a diagram similar to below. Questions will be asked as to the state or
outcome of the logic, if certain states occur in the process. Familiarize yourself with this type of
logic and control diagram.
Process and Instrumentation Diagram

Binary Logic Control Diagram

Control system for standby vacuum pump

Logic diagram for standby vacuum pump

Relay Ladder Logic (RLL)

The CSE exam may have a diagram similar to below. Questions will be asked as to the state or
outcome of the logic, if certain states occur in the process. Familiarize yourself with this type of
logic and control diagram.

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The basic RLL symbols listed below are (1) NO or examine on; (2) NC or examine off; (3) NO
button, function such as energize; (4) NC button, function such as de-energize; (5) Coil such as
on a relay, solenoid, motor starter; (6) OL, over current protection; (7) timing contact shown in
standard contact form.

Sealing Circuits
Two types of sealing circuits can be seen below. The first is an OR gate. Once a signal is applied
to the gates A input, the gate seals and stays on until the system power is removed. This
would be like a relay being energized and the contact held closed until the relays power is
removed.
The second is like the sealing circuit on a motor control starter. The gates input A is the stop
button and the gates input B is the start button. Once input B is set to 1 or pushed on,
the output C stays on until input A, the stop button, is pressed open and set to 0 or off.

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Equivalent Sealing Circuit

Equivalent Stop/Start Sealing Circuit

Analog Signals and ISA Symbols

OVERVIEW OF ANALOG SIGNALS
On the CSE Exam, there may be a few questions on ISA symbols for electrical and pneumatic
circuits. Study the following ISA standards publications:
ISA-5.1-1984 (R1992)
ISA-5.2-1976 (R1992)
ISA-5.3-1983
ISA-5.4-1991

Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations
Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/ Shared Display
Standard Instrument Loop Diagrams

I consider these required elements. There are numerous problems dealing with all the above
standards. You will be tested on details, so do not feel comfortable with your companys
standards. Only the exact ISA Standard is correct. There may be questions from the
documentation text, not just symbols.

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This is a standard ISA P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) as might be seen on the
CSE Examination.

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This is a standard ISA Instrument Loop Diagram as might be seen on the CSE Examination.
The exam may ask questions related to terminals, symbols and connections.

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Overview Safety Instrumented Systems

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS SAFETY AND SHUTDOWN
On the CSE Exam there will be a few questions on SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) and SIL
(Safety Integrity Levels). We will discuss some of the calculations and data you may encounter
on the test.

SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems)

OSHA law incorporates as the guideline that good engineering practice will be used in
evaluating and engineering safety instrumented systems (SIS). This means that the program
follows the codes and standards published by such organizations as the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, American National Standards Institute,
National Fire Protection Association, American Society for Testing and Materials, National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and ISA. Other countries have similar
requirements.
The OSHA approved code standards for the implementation of SIS are ANSI/ISA-84.00.01 (IEC
61511 modified): [For Safety Integrated System Designers, Integrators and Users], and IEC
61508: [For Manufacturers and Suppliers of Devices and Equipment].
IEC-61508 is currently divided into seven parts:
1. General Requirements
2. Requirements for Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety Systems
3. Software Requirements
4. Definitions and abbreviations of terms
5. Guidelines for application of part 1
6. Guidelines for application of parts 2 and 3
7. Bibliography of techniques

IEC-61508 also defines a SIL 4, which is discussed in the Safety Integrity Level section.
NOTE: There is no code required by law, only suggested guidelines to follow.

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Voting or (Polling of the System)

It is also important to understand the voting systems, (polling systems), of SIS/SIL rated PLC
controllers (Logic Solvers). The following is read X out of X.

1oo1 = one out of one

1oo1D = one out of one with diagnostics

1oo2 = one out of two

1oo2D = one out of two with diagnostics

2oo2 = two out of two

2oo2D = two out of two with diagnostics

2oo3 = two out of three

2oo3D = two out of three with diagnostics

SIF (Safety Instrumented Function)

The safety instrumented function sheet includes the following information:

Input
o

Type

Redundancy

Voting Architecture

Testing Interval

Logic Solver Type

Actuator

Type

Redundancy

Voting Architecture

Test Interval

Final Element
o

Type

Redundancy

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Voting Architecture

Testing Interval

Diagnostic Requirements For All Devices

Alarms

Maintenance Provisions

Bypass Requirements

Manual ESD Requirements

SIL Verification

Predicted Spurious Trip Rate

SIL (SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL)

If concluded that an SIS is required, ANSI/ISA-84.00.01 (IEC 61511 modified) and IEC 61508
require that a target SIL be assigned. The assignment of a SIL is a corporate decision based on
risk management and risk tolerance philosophy. Safety regulations require that the assignment
of SILs should be carefully performed and documented. A qualitative view of SIL has slowly
developed over the last few years as the concept of SIL has been adopted at many chemical and
petrochemical plants. This qualitative view can be expressed in terms of the impact of the SIS
failure on plant personnel and the public or community.

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4 - Catastrophic Community Impact.

3 - Employee and Community Protection.

2 - Major Property and Production Protection. Possible injury to employee.

1 - Minor Property and Production Protection.

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Availability

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is a statistical representation of the safety availability of an SIS at
the time of process demand. It is at the heart of acceptable SIS design and includes the
following factors:

Device integrity

Diagnostics

Systematic and common cause failures

Testing

Operation

Maintenance

Acronyms
EUC = Equipment Under Control

Ft = Tolerable Risk level

Fnp = present risk level
MTBF = Mean Time Between Failures
PFDavg = Probability of Failure on Demand
RRF = Risk Reduction Factor
RRF = Fnp/Ft
PFDavg = 1/ RRFSIS

Example SIL Evaluation

IEC 61508 contains guidance on using both qualitative and quantitative methods to determine
the SIL for a system based on risk frequency and consequence tables and graphs. The following
steps illustrate application of the general guidelines contained in IEC 61508:
1. Set the target Tolerable Risk level (Ft), where Ft is the risk frequency, often
determined as hazardous event frequency x consequence of hazardous event
expressed numerically
2. Calculate the present risk level (Fnp) for the EUC, which is the risk frequency with
no protective functions present (or unprotected risk)
3. The ratio Fnp/Ft gives the Risk Reduction Factor (RRF) required to achieve the
target tolerable risk

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4. Determine the amount of RRF to be assigned to the SIS (RRFSIS). The reciprocal of
RRFSIS gives the target average Probability of Failure on Demand (PFDavg) the SIS
must achieve.
5. Translate the PFDavg value into a SIL value (using guidance tables)
Consider a system with EUC that has an unprotected risk frequency (Fnp) of 1 hazardous
event per 5 years (Fnp = 0.2/year), [0.2 = 1/5], with a consequence classified as Critical. Tables
3 and 4 show examples of guidance tables used for risk classification and class interpretation of
accidents from IEC 61508-5.

Risk Classification of Accidents: Table B1 of IEC 61508-5

Catastrophic

Critical

Marginal

Negligible

> 1 death

1 death or
injuries

Minor injury

Production Loss

1 per year

II

1 per 5 years

II

III

1 per 50 years

II

III

III

1 per 500 years

II

III

III

IV

1 per 5000 years

III

III

IV

IV

1 per 50000 years

IV

IV

IV

IV

Frequency

Risk Classification of Accidents: Table B2 of IEC 61508-5

Risk Class

Interpretation

Intolerable risk

II

Undesirable risk, tolerable only if risk reduction is

impracticable or if cost are grossly
disproportionate to the improvement gained

III

Tolerable risk if the cost of risk reduction would

exceed the improvement gained

IV

Negligible risk

Using tables B1 and B2, the unprotected risk is determined as class I. The target is to reduce
this risk to a tolerable risk of class III, i.e., 1 hazardous event per 500 to 5000 years.
If we consider the safest target, Ft = 1 hazardous event in 5000 years, this represents a
frequency of 0.0002 events/year.

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This gives a target risk reduction factor RRF of Fnp/Ft = 0.2/0.0002 = 1000
If there are no non-SIS protective layers assigned to the system, the SIS must fulfill the total
RRF of 1000. So, in this case the total RRF = RRFSIS.
Now PFDavg = 1/ RRFSIS = 1/1000 = 0.001 = 1 x 10-3
SIL

Availability

PDF (avg)

MTBF

> 99.99%

10- 5 to < 10- 4

100000 to 10000

10

-4

-3

to < 10

10000 to 1000

99.9%

99-99.9%

10- 3 to < 10- 2

1000 to 100

90-99%

10- 2 to < 10- 1

100 to 10

Using the SIL assignments in the above table, this gives a SIL target 2.
Note: Calculating MTBF based on failure rates.

MTBF =

1
FR1 + FR2 + FR3 + ...FRn

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Overview of Industrial Control Networks

OVERVIEW OF NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
On the CSE Exam there may be a few questions on Fieldbus, Intelligent Devices and networks.
We will briefly review the highlights of these subjects. For more information on fieldbus,
contact your local distributor or the web sites of Fieldbus.org and ProfiBus.org.

Fieldbus Networks
Fieldbus is a digital, two-way, multi-drop communication link among intelligent control
devices that replace the 4-20 mA analog standard devices. The key to fieldbus is that the device is
digital not analog. There are numerous protocols on the international market: Foundation
Fieldbus, ProfiBus, Asi, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, and Hart are the most popular in the
process industry.
The most popular types of Fieldbus typically use EIA-485 protocol with token passing and
31.25kbps on a single twisted pair wire that can be run up to 1900 Meters. They can have 32
segments and 1024 intelligent devices per network.
The connected intelligent devices are not calibrated; the data is scaled in software. Intelligent
devices may deliver from one (1) up to twelve (12) or more data variables of information from
one instrument. The data is delivered in data packets to the intelligent control device or master.
Possibly the valve may be the intelligent controller.

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Intelligent devices need to be configured when first installed. This is done through EDDL
(Electronic Device Description Language) or FDT (Field Device Tools). Most of the intelligent
devices are plug and play. ProfiBus devices can even be changed out without reconfiguring the
device once configured. The configuration data is stored by the Master controller.

Ethernet Networks and Communications

Networks can be connected by wire, fiber optic cable, or can be wireless. There are three major
categories of networks: LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network) and MAN
(Metropolitan Area Network). The LAN is typically limited to 100 meters (or 330 per
segment) and 1024 nodes.
Industrial instruments typically communicate through a version of one of three
communication network protocols below.
If a Serial Network they use: EIA/RS-232; EIA/RS-485; EIA/RS-488.
If an Ethernet Network they use: Ethernet/IEEE 802.3, Token Ring/IEEE 802.5, and Fiber
Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).

If the device communicates through Ethernet protocol, it typically has, but not always, a MAC
(Media Access Control) address. Like a social security number this number is unique to every
device. For a device on one network to talk to a device on another network using a different
protocol, a Protocol Converter or Gateway is needed.
For more information on Ethernet, Cisco Systems offers the following at no charge:
The Cisco Systems Internetworking Technology Handbook. It is online at this address: http://
www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/ (note: there is an underscore in (ito_doc).

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Layers Make Up the OSI Layers

OSI Layer Services

OSI Layers

The above diagram shows computers communicating

through the data link layer, between MAC addresses, but
they are connected on the physical layer by media (cable,
fiber optic, etc.).

Intelligent and Smart Devices

An Intelligent Device IS NOT a Smart Device. Smart Devices, such as level transmitters, are
capable of being programmed or calibrated with a communicator or software over the
network. A device which is neither smart nor intelligent must be calibrated and commissioned
by hand.
An Intelligent Device is not calibrated in the field or shop. It is calibrated at the factory and left
alone. Standard Devices and Smart Devices deliver only one variable: e.g., temperature;
pressure; mass flow rate. But an Intelligent Device can deliver: e.g., temperature, pressure,
delta pressure, mass flow rate, and viscosity, etc., all in one data stream (digital signal).
The information is sent in framed data packets to the controller or host, which then extracts the
multiple data variables for use from the data packet. The information is typically delivered in
one byte per data variable. The data packet itself may be 8 to 40 plus bytes long. A frame can be
from 64 to 1,518 bytes long, in total.
This should be adequate information for the CSE examination. There are many books on the
subject of Fieldbus and Intelligent Devices.

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Overview of NEC and NFPA Codes

LIST OF NFPA CODES
The CSE exam will cover code questions. We have covered ASME codes in the section on
pressure relief valves and safety disks. We will now talk about codes for the installation,
maintenance and operation of control systems in process plants. Here are the major codes the
CSE exam may cover:
NFPA 70 NEC National Electrical Code
NFPA 77 Static Electricity
NFPA 78 Lightning Protection
NFPA 79 Industrial Machinery
NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurized Systems

NFPA 70 NEC National Electrical Code

Having the NEC National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) Handbook, or a book of equal
information, is required. The book contains information needed for motors, hazardous
locations, NEMA classifications, and temperature group ratings. The handbook contains
information about group classifications and autoignition temperature ratings of flammable
gases and vapors (reprints from NFPA 497M).

Table 310-16 Conductor ampacities in raceways, cable or earth

Table 430-147 Motor currents for single phase motors

Table 430-150 Motor currents for three phase motors

500-2 Handbook, list of TYPE X,Y, Z purging of enclosures

500-3 Special precautions, group classifications of gases and vapors

500-3 Handbook, list of gases and vapors, with their group ratings

504-X Intrinsically Safe Systems (review this section)

504-50 Handbook, diagrams of intrinsically safe barriers

Chapter 9-Table 8 Conductor properties and DC resistance

Chapter 9-Table 9 AC resistance for 600 volt cables

Voltage drop will also probably be on the test. Voltage drop is just Ohms Law.

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Voltage Drop formulas:

2 L
Vd =
I R; for dc
1000

2 L
Vd =
I Z e ; for ac {Z e with P.F. = 100 is equal to dc=R} [For single phase]
1000
3L
Vd =
I Z e ; for ac {Z e with P.F. = 100 is equal to dc= R} [For three phase]
1000

Note: 2 L I Z Cos30 = 2 L I Z 3 = 3 L I Z
e
e
e

1000

1000

1000

Use Specific Resistance (k) for Resistance (R)

k = 10.8; the specific resistance of copper for, 1 cm of one foot in length
R * cm

k = ----------------- ;specific resistance of copper = 12 (for 75 C)

1000
cm = circular mils of copper

Next Substitute for:

R
k
;
1000 cm

Cable Sizing formulas:

2 L I k
2 L I k
Vd =
; [For single phase]
; cm =
cm
V

3LI k
3LI k
Vd =
; cm =
; [For three phase]
cm
Vd

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Voltage Drop Sizing Example 1

Sample problem: (A): What is the voltage drop for AWG 18 stranded wire 565 feet one way
in coated cable? Wire carries 20 mA of dc current. Note: Coated (wires are jacketed); uncoated
(wires are not jacketed).
Find the resistance for AWG 18 stranded wire (coated) in NEC Table 8.
R per 1000ft = 8.45 ohms

2 L
2 565
Vd =
I R;
0.020 8.45 = 0.191 or 191mV
1000
1000
Voltage Drop Sizing Example 2
Sample problem: A 480 volt three phase 50 HP motor draws 65 amps and is 600 feet away.
What is the voltage drop, and what size wire should we use for a 5% voltage drop?
Find the voltage drop first.

% drop =

Vd
Vsource

; Vd = Vsource % drop = 480 0.05 = 24volts drop maximum

Find the wire size from the maximum allowable voltage drop.
3*L*I*k
3 * 600 * 65 * 12
cm = ----------------------------------- = ------------------------------------------------ = 33, 774cm

Vd
24
Find the cm (area circular mils) of stranded wire (uncoated) in NEC Table 8.
AWG 6 = 26,240cm < 33,774cm < AWG 4 = 41,740cm so use AWG 4
Proof of voltage drop, resistance for AWG 4 stranded wire (uncoated) in NEC Table 8.
R per 1000ft = 0.321 ohms
3*L
3 * 600
V d = ----------------- * I * Z e = ---------------------- * 65 * 0.321 = 21.68 or 22 Volts dropped along the wire.
1000
1000
The wire size gives less than the required maximum of 5% voltage drop.

Comparison of NEMA Enclosures

Definitions [from NEMA 250-2003]
In Non-Hazardous Locations, the specific enclosure Types, their applications, and the
environmental conditions they are designed to protect against, when completely and properly
installed, are as follows:

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Type 1
Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to
personnel against access to hazardous parts and to provide a degree of protection of the
equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt).
Type 2
Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to
personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of the
equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt); and to
provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the
ingress of water (dripping and light splashing).
Type 3
Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the
equipment due to the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); and that will be undamaged by the
external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 3R Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt); to
provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the
ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice
on the enclosure.
Type 3S Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the
equipment due to the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); and for which the external
mechanism(s) remain operable when ice laden.
Type 3X Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the
equipment due to the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); that provides an additional level of
protection against corrosion and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on
the enclosure.
Type 3RX Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt); to
provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the

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ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on
the enclosure that provides an additional level of protection against corrosion; and that will be
undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 3SX Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the
equipment due to the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow); that provides an additional level of
protection against corrosion; and for which the external mechanism(s) remain operable when
ice laden.
Type 4
Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the
equipment due to the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed
water); and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 4X Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (windblown dust);
to provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the
ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water); that provides an
additional level of protection against corrosion; and that will be undamaged by the external
formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 5
Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to
personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of the
equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and settling
airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings); and to provide a degree of protection with respect to
harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water (dripping and light splashing).
Type 6
Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt); to
provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the
ingress of water (hose directed water and the entry of water during occasional temporary
submersion at a limited depth); and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on
the enclosure.
Type 6P Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of

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the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt); to
provide a degree of protection with respect to harmful effects on the equipment due to the
ingress of water (hose directed water and the entry of water during prolonged submersion at a
limited depth); that provides an additional level of protection against corrosion and that will
be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 12 Enclosures constructed (without knockouts) for indoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings); and to provide a degree of protection with respect to
harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water (dripping and light splashing).
Type 12K Enclosures constructed (with knockouts) for indoor use to provide a degree of
protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of
the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings); and to provide a degree of protection with respect to
harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water (dripping and light splashing).
Type 13 Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to
personnel against access to hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of the
equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and
circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings); to provide a degree of protection with respect to
harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water (dripping and light splashing);
and to provide a degree of protection against the spraying, splashing, and seepage of oil and
non-corrosive coolants.

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Table 8
[From NEMA 250-2003]

Comparison of Specific Applications of Enclosures

for Indoor Nonhazardous Locations
Type of Enclosure

Provides a Degree of Protection Against the

Following Conditions

1*

2*

4X

6P

12

12K

13

Access to hazardous parts

Ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt)

Ingress of water (Dripping and light splashing)

...

Ingress of solid foreign objects (Circulating dust,

lint, fibers, and flyings **)

...

...

...

Ingress of solid foreign objects (Settling airborne

dust, lint, fibers, and flyings **)

...

...

Ingress of water (Hosedown and splashing

water)

...

...

...

...

...

...

Oil and coolant seepage

...

...

...

..

...

...

...

Oil or coolant spraying and splashing

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Corrosive agents

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Ingress of water (Occasional temporary

submersion)

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Ingress of water (Occasional prolonged

submersion)

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

* These enclosures may be ventilated.

** These fibers and flyings are nonhazardous materials and are not considered Class III type ignitable fibers or
combustible flyings. For Class III type ignitable fibers or combustible flyings see the National Electrical Code, Article
500.

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Table 9
[From NEMA 250-2003]

Comparison of Specific Applications of Enclosures

for Outdoor Nonhazardous Locations
Type of Enclosure

Provides a Degree of Protection Against the

Following Conditions

3X

3R*

3RX*

3S

3SX

4X

6P

Access to hazardous parts

Ingress of water (Rain, snow, and sleet **)

Sleet ***

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Ingress of solid foreign objects (Windblown dust,

lint, fibers, and flyings)

...

...

Ingress of water (Hosedown)

...

...

...

...

...

...

Corrosive agents

...

...

...

...

...

Ingress of water (Occasional temporary

submersion)

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Ingress of water (Occasional prolonged

submersion)

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

* These enclosures may be ventilated.

** External operating mechanisms are not required to be operable when the enclosure is ice covered.
*** External operating mechanisms are operable when the enclosure is ice covered.

In Hazardous Locations, when completely and properly installed and maintained, Type 7 and
10 enclosures are designed to contain an internal explosion without causing an external
hazard. Type 8 enclosures are designed to prevent combustion through the use of oilimmersed equipment. Type 9 enclosures are designed to prevent the ignition of combustible
dust.
Type 7
Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous (classified) locations classified
as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, or D as defined in NFPA 70.
Type 8
Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use in hazardous (classified)
locations classified as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D as defined in NFPA 70.
Type 9
Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous (classified) locations classified
as Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, or G as defined in NFPA 70.
Type 10 Enclosures constructed to meet the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 30 CFR, Part 18.

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Table 10
[From NEMA 250-2003]
Comparison of Specific Applications of Enclosures
for Indoor Hazardous Locations
(If the installation is outdoors and/or additional protection is required by
Table 1 and Table 2, a combination-type enclosure is required.)
Enclosure Types 7
and 8, Class I
Groups **

Provides a Degree of Protection Against

Atmospheres Typically Containing
(See NFPA 497M for Complete Listing)

Enclosure Type
9, Class II
Groups

Class

10

Acetylene

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Hydrogen, manufactured gas

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Diethyl ether, ethylene, cyclopropane

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Gasoline, hexane, butane, naphtha, propane,

acetone, toluene, isoprene

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Metal dust

II

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Carbon black, coal dust, coke dust

II

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Flour, starch, grain dust

II

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Fibers, flyings *

III

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

MSHA

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

Methane with or without coal dust

* For Class III type ignitable fibers or combustible flyings see the National Electrical Code, Article 500.
** Due to the characteristics of the gas, vapor, or dust, a product suitable for one Class or Group may not be suitable
for another Class or Group unless marked on the product.

Intrinsically Safe Systems Zener diode barrier

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NFPA 77 Static Electricity

The buildup of static electricity in flowing applications is a major concern. It is important that
proper grounding be implemented to protect personnel from shock and possible explosions
due to sparks.
NFPA 77 covers proper grounding techniques for loading stations, where these hazards may
occur.

NFPA 78 Lightning Protection

The lightning strike can generate up to 300,000 volts and
shoot through a concrete wall 2 feet thick. A direct lightning
strike can cause an enormous amount of physical damage.
Lightning strikes that hit equipment and storage or process
vessels containing flammable materials can cause devastating
accidents at refineries, bulk plants, processing sites, and other
facilities.
However, the indirect effects from a nearby strike can also cause damage by inducing voltage
surges onto mains and data cables. Lightning-induced voltage surges are often described as a
"secondary effect" of lightning, and there are three recognized means by which these surges are
induced in mains or data/telecommunications cables:
a) Resistive coupling
b) Inductive coupling
c) Capacitive coupling

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NFPA 78 covers proper grounding techniques for lightning protection. Lightning surge
arrestors and lightning protection equipment should be used to protect the process control
systems and ensure it continues to function correctly.

NFPA 79 Industrial Machinery

The wire sizing and color codes for wires and buttons are covered in industrial machinery
NFPA 79.
Conductor sizing:

Conductors shall not be smaller than:

(a) Power circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #14 awg
(b) Lighting and Control circuits on machine and in raceways . . . . #16 awg
Exception: in jacket multiconductor cable assembly . . . . . . . . . #18 awg
(c) Control circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #18 awg
(d) Electronic, control conductors in raceways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #24 awg
Conductor colors:
Black - Line, load and control circuits at line voltage
Red

- AC control circuits less than line voltage

Blue

- DC control circuits

Yellow - Interlock control circuits powered from external power supply

Green - Equipment ground conductor where insulated or covered
Pushbutton functions for color:
Red

- Emergency stop, Stop, Off

Yellow - Return, Emergency return, Intervention suppress abnormal conditions

Green - Start, On
Black - No specified function assigned
White - Any function not covered above
Clear - Any function not covered above
Blue

- Any function not covered above

Grey

- Any function not covered above

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NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurized Systems

This standard shall apply to all purged and pressurized enclosures. The standards intent is to
provide information on the methods for purging and pressurizing enclosures to prevent
ignition of flammable atmospheres.
Purging for Class I hazardous locations (NEC/NFPA):
Type X Purging - Reduces the classification from Division 1 to nonhazardous
Type Y Purging - Reduces the classification from Division 1 to Division 2
Type Z Purging - Reduces the classification from Division 2 to nonhazardous

Note: At least four volumes of purge gas must pass through the enclosure, while maintaining a
minimum pressure of 0.1 inches of water, before operation of the equipment inside. A
minimum of 0.1 inches of water pressure must be maintained in the enclosure when operating.
A warning label shall be mounted on the enclosure. On Type Y and Type Z purge failure, an
alarm or pressure switch can be used to remove power from the enclosure. With Type X purge,
this power must be removed with an explosion proof switch.

The Fisher Control Valve Handbook

GUIDE TO USING THE CONTROL VALVE HANDBOOK
One of the required books, Fisher Control Valve Handbook, is necessary to work many of the
examples in this book and the CSE examination. The information and tables in the Fisher
Control Valve Handbook will be constantly referenced. The book may be downloaded in PDF
format from the Fisher Controls public website at the following address: http://
www.documentation.emersonprocess.com/groups/public/documents/book/cvh99.pdf
A hard copy is recommended for the test and can be acquired for free, or for less than $20. See
Required Books for more information on how to obtain a hard copy of the book.
I suggest tabbing the FCVH for quick reference during the CSE examination.

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Import Sections and Pages in the FCVH

Important Sections to Review

Chapter 3 Valve and Actuator Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 5 Control Valve Selection (and sizing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Important Pages to Tab

Pressure-Temperature Ratings for Standard Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Valve Trim Material Temperature Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ambient Temperature Corrosion information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Fluid Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Representative Sizing Coefficients for Single-Ported Globe Valve Bodies . . . . 125
Representative Sizing Coefficients for Rotary-Shaft Valve Bodies. . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Physical Constants of Various Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Properties of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Properties of Saturated Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Flow of Water Through Schedule 40 pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Flow of Air Through Schedule 40 pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Flow Correction Formulas for Steam, Vapor, Temperature and Pressure . . . . . 235
Pipe Data Carbon and Alloy Steel Stainless Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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Appendix
Table A1. Specific Gravity for Some Common Fluids
Product

Specific
Gravity SG 1

Acetaldehyde CH3CHO

61
68

16.1
20

0.79
0.76

Acetic acid 5% - vinegar

59

15

1.006

Acetic acid - 10%

59

15

1.014

Acetic acid - 50%

59

15

1.061

Acetic acid - 80%

59

15

1.075

Acetic acid - concentrated

59

15

1.055

Acetic acid anhydride (CH3COO)2O

59

15

1.087

Acetone CH3COCH3

68

20

0.792

Alcohol - allyl

68

20

0.855

Alcohol - butyl-n

68
158

20
70

0.81
0.78

Alcohol - ethyl (grain) C2H5OH

68
104

20
40

0.789
0.772

Alcohol - methyl (wood) CH3OH

68

20

0.79

Alcohol - propyl

68
32

20
0

0.804
0.817

Aluminum sulfate 36% solution

60

15.6

1.055

Ammonia

-17.8

0.662

Aniline

68
32

20
0

1.022
1.035

Automotive crankcase oils

SAE-5W/10W/20W/30W/40W/50W

60

15.6

0.88-0.94

Automotive gear oils

SAE-75W/80W/85W/90W/140W/150W

60

15.6

0.88-0.94

Beer

60

15.6

1.01

Benzene (benzol) C6H6

32
60

0
15.6

0.899
0.885

Bone oil

60

15.6

0.918

46.4
59

8
15

1.014
1.025

Bromine

32

2.9

Butane-n

60

15.6

0.584

Butyric acid

68

20

0.959

Calcium chloride 5%

65

18.3

1.040

Calcium chloride 25%

60

15.6

1.23

Carbolic acid (phenol)

65

18.3

1.08

Carbon tetrachloride CCl4

68

20

1.594

Boric acid H3BO3

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Temperature

Product (Continued)

S.G.

Carbon disulfide CS2

32
68

0
20

1.293
1.263

Castor Oil

68
104

20
40

0.96
0.95

China wood oil

60

15.6

0.943

Chloroform

68
140

20
60

1.489
1.413

Coconut oil

60

15.6

0.925

Cod liver oil

59

15

0.920-0.925

Corn oil

60

15.6

0.924

Cotton seed oil

60

15.6

0.88-0.93

Creosote

60

15.6

1.04-1.10

Crude oil 48 API

60
130

15.6
54.4

0.79
0.76

Crude oil 40o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

0.825
0.805

Crude oil 35.6o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

0.847
0.824

Crude oil 32.6o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

0.832
0.84

Crude oil Salt creek

60
130

15.6
54.4

0.843
0.82

Decane-n

68

20

0.73

Diethylene glycol

60

15.6

1.12

Diethyl ether

68

20

0.714

Diphenylamine

1.16

Diesel Fuel Oil 2D/3D/4D/5D

60

15.6

0.81 - 0.96

Dowtherm

77

25

1.056

Ethyl acetate CH3COOC2H3

59
68

15
20

0.907
0.90

Ethyl bromide C2H3Br

59

15

1.45

Ethylene bromide

68

20

2.18

Ethylene chloride

68

20

1.246

Ethylene glycol

60

15.6

1.125

Formic acid - 10%

68

20

1.025

Formic acid - 50%

68

20

1.121

Formic acid - 80%

68

20

1.186

Formic acid - concentrated

68

20

1.221

Freon - 11

70

21.1

1.49

Freon - 12

70

21.1

1.33

Freon - 21

70

21.1

1.37

Furfurol

68

20

1.159

Fuel oils 1/2/3/5A/5B/6

60

15.6

0.82-0.95

Gas oils

60

15.6

0.89

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Product (Continued)

Gasoline a
Gasoline b

S.G.

60

15.6

0.74

60

15.6

0.72

Gasoline c

60

15.6

0.68

Glycerin 100%

68

20

1.26

Glycerin 50% water

68

20

1.13

Glucose

60

15.6

1.35-1.44

Heptane-n

60

15.6

0.688

Hexane-n

60

15.6

0.664

Ink printers

60

15.6

1.0-1.4

Kerosene

60

15.6

0.78-0.82

Jet fuel

60

15.6

0.82

Lard

60

15.6

0.96

Lard oil

60

15.6

0.91-0.93

Linseed oil

60

15.6

0.92-0.94

Mercury

60

15.6

13.6

Methyl acetate

68

20

0.93

Methyl iodide

68

20

2.28

Milk

60

15.6

1.02-1.05

Molasses A first

60

15.6

1.40-1.46

Molasses B second

60

15.6

1.43-1.48

Molasses C blackstrap

60

15.6

1.46-1.49

Naphthalene

68

20

1.145

Neatsfoot oil

60

15.6

0.917

Nitrobentzene

68
59

20
15

1.203
1.205

Nonane-n

60
68

15.6
20

0.722
0.718

Octane-n

60

15.6

0.707

Olive oil

60

15.6

0.91 - 0.92

Palm oil

60

15.6

0.924

Peanut oil

60

15.6

0.92

Pentane-n

32
60

0
15.6

0.650
0.631

Potassium hydrate

1.24

Sodium chloride

1.19

Sodium hydrate

1.27

Tuluol

0.87

Turpentine

0.87

Water. fresh
Water. sea 36

1
oF

1.02

Xylene

0.87
1) Based

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on water at 60F and SG = 1

Table A2. Specific Gravity and Gas Constants for Some Common Gases
The specific gravity of some common gases can be found in the table below:
Gas
Acetylene (ethyne) - C2H2
1)

Air

Specific Gravity1)
- SG -

Molecular
Weight
-M-

Ratio of
specific heat
-k-

0.907

26.038

1.234

1.000

28.967

1.399

Ammonia - NH3

0.588

17.032

1.304

Argon - Ar

1.379

39.944

1.668

Arsine

2.69

Benzene

2.559

78.114

1.113

Blast Furnace gas

1.02

Butadiene

1.869

n-Butane - C4H10

2.007

58.124

1.093

l-Butene - C4H8

1.937

56.108

1.111

Carbon dioxide - CO2

1.519

44.011

1.288

Carbon monoxide - CO

0.967

28.011

1.399

Carbureted Water Gas

0.63

Chlorine - Cl2

2.486

70.910

Coke Oven Gas

0.44

Cyclobutane

1.938

Cyclohextane

2.905

84.161

1.07

Cyclopentane

2.422

70.135

1.08

Cyclopropane

1.451

DoDecane C12H26

5.88

170.340

1.031

Digestive Gas (Sewage or Biogas)

0.8
30.070

1.188
1.236

Ethane - C2H6

1.038

Ethylene (Ethene) - C2H4

0.9685

28.054

1.31

38.000

Fluorine
Freon, F-12

120.925

1.136

0.138

4.003

1.667

n-Heptane C7H16

3.459

100.205

1.053

n-Hexane C6H14

2.9753

86.178

1.062

Hydrogen

0.069

2.016

1.405

Hydrogen chloride - HCl

1.268

36.470

Helium - He

Hydrogen sulfide - H2S

1.177

34.082

Isobutane - C4H10

2.007

58.124

1.094

Isopentane C5H12

2.4911

72.151

1.074
1.304

Krypton

2.89

Methane - CH4

0.554

16.043

Methyl Chloride

1.74

50.490

0.60 - 0.70 (0.65)

(18.829)

(1.32)

0.696

20.183

1.667

Natural Gas (typical)

Neon

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Gas (Continued)

Specific Gravity1)
- SG -

Molecular
Weight - M -

Ratio of
specific heat
-k-

Nitric oxide - NO

1.0359

30.008

1.386
1.40

Nitrogen - N2

0.967

28.016

Nitrous oxide - N2O

1.530

44.020

Nonane

4.428

128.258

1.04

Octane

3.944

114.232

1.046

Oxygen O2

1.105

32.000

1.396

72.151

1.074

Ozone

1.660

n-Pentane C5H12

2.4908

Phosgene

1.39

Propane C3H8

1.522

44.097

1.128

Propene (Propylene) C3H6

1.4527

42.081

1.187

64.066

1.264

Sasol

0.42

Silane

1.11

Sulfur Dioxide - SO2

2.2117

Toluene-Methylbenzene

3.176

Water Gas (bituminous)

0.71

Water Vapor

0.622

18.016

1.329

Xenon

4.533

131.300

1.667

1) NTP

- Normal Temperature and Pressure - is defined as air at 20C (293.15 K, 68F) and 1 atm ( 101.325 kN/m2,
101.325 kPa, 14.7 psia, 0 psig, 30 in Hg, 760 torr)

Since specific gravity is the ratio between the density (mass per unit volume) of the actual gas
and the density of air, specific gravity has no dimension.

Table A3. The kinematic viscosity for some common fluids

Temperature
Fluid

Kinematic Viscosity
Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

(oF)

(oC)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Acetaldehyde CH3CHO

61
68

16.1
20

0.305
0.295

36

Acetic acid - vinegar - 10% CH3COOH

59

15

1.35

31.7

Acetic acid - 50%

59

15

2.27

33

Acetic acid - 80%

59

15

2.85

35
31.7

Acetic acid - concentrated glacial

59

15

1.34

Acetic acid anhydride (CH3COO)2O

59

15

0.88

Acetone CH3COCH3

68

20

0.41

Alcohol - allyl

68
104

20
40

1.60
0.90 cp

100

31.8

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Alcohol - butyl-n

68

20

3.64

38

Alcohol ethyl (grain) C2H5OH

68
100

20
37.8

1.52
1.2

31.7
31.5

Alcohol - methyl (wood) CH3OH

59
32

15
0

0.74
1.04

Alcohol - propyl

68
122

20
50

2.8
1.4

35
31.7

Aluminum sulfate - 36% solution

68

20

1.41

31.7

Ammonia

-17.8

0.30

Aniline

68
50

20
10

4.37
6.4

40
46.4

Asphalt RC-0, MC-0, SC-0

77
100

25
37.8

159-324
60-108

737-1.5M
280-500

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 10W

-17.8

1295-max

6M-max

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 10W

-17.8

1295-2590

6M-12M

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 20W

-17.8

2590-10350

12M-48M

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 20

210

98.9

5.7-9.6

45-58

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 30

210

98.9

9.6-12.9

58-70

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 40

210

98.9

12.9-16.8

70-85

Automatic crankcase oil

SAE 50

210

98.9

16.8-22.7

85-110

Automotive gear oil

SAE 75W

210

98.9

4.2 min

40 min

Automotive gear oil

SAE 80W

210

98.9

7.0 min

49 min

Automotive gear oil

SAE 85W

210

98.9

11.0 min

63 min

Automotive gear oil

SAE 90W

210

98.9

14-25

74-120

Automotive gear oil

SAE 140

210

98.9

25-43

120-200

Automotive gear oil

SAE150

210

98.9

43 - min

200 min

Beer

68

20

1.8

32

Benzene (Benzol) C6H6

32
68

0
20

1.0
0.74

31

Bone oil

130
212

54.4
100

47.5
11.6

220
65

Fluids (Continued)

101

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Bromine

68

20

0.34

Butane-n

-50
30

-1.1

0.52
0.35

Butyric acid n

68
32

20
0

1.61
2.3 cp

Calcium chloride 5%

65

18.3

1.156

Calcium chloride 25%

60

15.6

4.0

39

Carbolic acid (phenol)

65
194

18.3
90

11.83
1.26 cp

65

Carbon tetrachloride CCl4

68
100

20
37.8

0.612
0.53

Carbon disulfide CS2

32
68

0
20

0.33
0.298

Castor oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

259-325
98-130

1200-1500
450-600

China wood oil

69
100

20.6
37.8

308.5
125.5

1425
580

Chloroform

68
140

20
60

0.38
0.35

Coconut oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

29.8-31.6
14.7-15.7

140-148
76-80

Cod oil (fish oil)

100
130

37.8
54.4

32.1
19.4

150
95

Corn oil

130
212

54.4
100

28.7
8.6

135
54

Corn starch solution

22 Baume

70
100

21.1
37.8

32.1
27.5

150
130

Corn starch solution

24 Baume

70
100

21.1
37.8

129.8
95.2

600
440

Corn starch solution

25 Baume

70
100

21.1
37.8

303
173.2

1400
800

Cotton seed oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

37.9
20.6

176
100

Crude oil 48o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

3.8
1.6

39
31.8

Crude oil 40o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

9.7
3.5

55.7
38

Crude oil 35.6o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

17.8
4.9

88.4
42.3

Crude oil 32.6o API

60
130

15.6
54.4

23.2
7.1

110
46.8

Decane-n

0
100

17.8
37.8

2.36
1.001

34
31

Diethyl glycol

70

21.1

32

149.7

Diethyl ether

68

20

0.32

Fluids (Continued)

102

31.6

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

Fluids (Continued)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Diesel fuel 20

100
130

37.8
54.4

2-6
1.-3.97

32.6-45.5
-39

Diesel fuel 30

100
130

37.8
54.4

6-11.75
3.97-6.78

45.5-65
39-48

Diesel fuel 40

100
130

37.8
54.4

29.8 max
13.1 max

140 max
70 max

Diesel fuel 60

122
160

50
71.1

86.6 max
35.2 max

400 max
165 max

Ethyl acetate CH3COOC2H3

59
68

15
20

0.4
0.49

Ethyl bromide C2H5Br

68

20

0.27

Ethylene bromide

68

20

0.787

Ethylene chloride

68

20

0.668

Ethylene glycol

70

21.1

17.8

88.4

Formic acid 10%

68

20

1.04

31

Formic acid 50%

68

20

1.2

31.5

Formic acid 80%

68

20

1.4

31.7

Formic acid concentrated

68
77

20
25

1.48
1.57cp

31.7

Freon -11

70

21.1

0.21

Freon -12

70

21.1

0.27

Freon -21

70

21.1

1.45

Furfurol

68
77

20
25

1.45
1.49cp

31.7

Fuel oil 1

70
100

21.1
37.8

2.39-4.28
-2.69

34-40
32-35

Fuel oil 2

70
100

21.1
37.8

3.0-7.4
2.11-4.28

36-50
33-40

Fuel oil 3

70
100

21.1
37.8

2.69-5.84
2.06-3.97

35-45
32.8-39

Fuel oil 5A

70
100

21.1
37.8

7.4-26.4
4.91-13.7

50-125
42-72

Fuel oil 5B

70
100

21.1
37.8

26.413.6-67.1

12572-310

Fuel oil 6

122
160

50
71.1

97.4-660
37.5-172

450-3M
175-780

Gas oils

70
100

21.1
37.8

13.9
7.4

73
50

Gasoline a

60
100

15.6
37.8

0.88
0.71

Gasoline b

60
100

15.6
37.8

0.64

Gasoline c

60
100

15.6
37.8

0.46
0.40

103

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Glycerin 100%

68.6
100

20.3
37.8

648
176

2950
813

Glycerin 50% water

68
140

20
60

5.29
1.85 cp

43

Glucose

100
150

37.8
65.6

7.7M-22M
880-2420

35M-100M
4M-11M

Heptanes-n

0
100

-17.8
37.8

0.928
0.511

Hexane-n

0
100

-17.8
37.8

0.683
0.401

Honey

100

37.8

73.6

349

Ink, printers

100
130

37.8
54.4

550-2200
238-660

2500-10M
1100-3M

Insulating oil

70
100

21.1
37.8

24.1 max
11.75 max

115 max
65 max

Kerosene

68

20

2.71

35

Jet Fuel

-30.

-34.4

7.9

52

Lard

100
130

37.8
54.4

62.1
34.3

287
160

Fluids (Continued)

Kinematic Viscosity: 1 cSt (centiStokes) = 10-6 m2/s

Lard oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

41-47.5
23.4-27.1

190-220
112-128

Linseed oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

30.5
18.94

143
93

Mercury

70
100

21.1
37.8

0.118
0.11

Methyl acetate

68
104

20
40

0.44
0.32 cp

Methyl iodide

68
104

20
40

0.213
0.42 cp

Menhaden oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

29.8
18.2

140
90

Milk

68

20

1.13

31.5

Molasses A, first

100
130

37.8
54.4

281-5070
151-1760

1300-23500
700-8160

B, second

100
130

37.8
54.4

1410-13.2M
660-3.3M

6535-61180
3058-15294

C, blackstrap

100
130

37.8
54.4

2630-55M
1320-16.5M

12190-255M
6120-76.5M

Naphthalene

176
212

80
100

0.9
0.78 cp

Neatstool oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

49.7
27.5

230
130

Nitrobenzene

68

20

1.67

31.8

104

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

Fluids (Continued)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Nonane-n

0
100

-17.8
37.8

1.728
0.807

32

Octane-n

0
100

-17.8
37.8

1.266
0.645

31.7

Olive oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

43.2
24.1

200

Palms oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

47.8
26.4

Peanut oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

42
23.4

Pentane-n

0
80

17.8
26.7

0.508
0.342

Petrolatum

130
160

54.4
71.1

20.5
15

100
77

Petroleum ether

60

15.6

31(est)

1.1

Propionic acid

32
68

0
20

1.52 cp
1.13

31.5

Propylene glycol

70

21.1

Quenching oil
(typical)

200

52

241

100-120

20.5-25

Rapeseed oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

54.1
31

250
145

Rosin oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

324.7
129.9

1500
600

Rosin (wood)

100
200

37.8
93.3

216-11M
108-4400

1M-50M
500-20M

Sesame seed oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

39.6
23

184
110

Sodium chloride 5%

68

20

1.097

31.1

Sodium chloride 25%

60

15.6

2.4

34

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 20%

65

18.3

4.0

39.4

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 30%

65

18.3

10.0

58.1

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 40%

65

18.3

Soya bean oil

100
130

37.8
5.4

35.4
19.64

165
96

Sperm oil

100
130

37.5
54.4

21-23
15.2

110
78

Sulphuric acid 100%

68
140

20
60

14.56
7.2 cp

76

Sulphuric acid 95%

68

20

14.5

75

Sulphuric acid 60%

68

20

4.4

41

Sulphuric acid 20%

3M-8M
650-1400

105

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal
(SSU)

Fluids (Continued)

( F)

( C)

CentiStokes
(cSt)

Tar, coke oven

70
100

21.1
37.8

600-1760
141-308

15M-300M
2M-20M

Kinematic Viscosity: 1 cSt (centiStokes) = 10-6 m2/s

Tar, gas house

70
100

21.1
37.8

3300-66M
440-4400

2500
500

Tar, pine

100
132

37.8
55.6

559
108.2

200-300
55-60

Toluene

68
140

20
60

0.68
0.38 cp

185.7

Triethylene glycol

70

21.1

40

400-440
185-205

Turpentine

100
130

37.8
54.4

86.5-95.2
39.9-44.3

1425
650

Varnish, spar

68
100

20
37.8

313
143

Water, distilled

68

20

1.0038

31

Water, fresh

60
130

15.6
54.4

1.13
0.55

31.5

1.15

31.5
163-184
97-112

Water, sea
Whale oil

100
130

37.8
54.4

35-39.6
19.9-23.4

Xylene-o

68
104

20
40

0.93
0.623 cp

Where centistokes are greater than 50:

CentiPoises (cp)

CentiStokes (cSt) x Density

SSU1

Centistokes (cSt) * 4.55

Centistokes (cSt)

Seconds Redwood1 - 4.05 =

Centistokes (cSt)

Degree

106

Engler1

* 7.45

Table A4. The absolute viscosity for some common liquids

Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Acetic Acid
59
1.31
64
1.30
77
1.155
86
1.04
106
1.00
212
0.43
Acetic Anhydride
32
1.24
59
0.971
64
0.90
86
0.783
212
0.490
Acetone
14
0.450
32
0.399
59
0.337
77
0.316
Ammonia
-92
0.475
-58
0.317
-40
0.276
-28
0.255
Benzene
32
0.912
50
0.758
68
0.652
86
0.564
104
0.503
122
0.542
Carbon Tetrachloride
32
1.329
59
1.038
68
0.969
86
0.843
104
0.739
140
0.585
Chlorine Liquid
-40
0.505
-20
0.462
20
0.400
60
0.350
100
0.313
Ethylbenzene
63
0.691
Ethylene Glycol
68
19.9
104
9.13
140
4.95
176
3.02

Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Ethylene Oxide
-57
0.577
-37
0.488
-5.8
0.394
32
0.320
Fluorbenzene
68
0.598
140
0.389
212
0.275
Fuel Oil, #2
70
3.0 - 7.4
100
2.11 - 4.28
Fuel Oil, #6
122
97.4 - 660
160
37.5 - 172
Gasoline
60
0.46 - 0.88
100
0.40 - 0.71
Glycerin
32
12,110
43
6,260
59
2,330
68
1,490
77
954
86
629
Heptane
32
0.524
63
0.461
68
0.409
77
0.386
104
0.341
Hexane
32
0.401
68
0.326
77
0.386
104
0.341
Hydrochloric Acid, 31.5%
0
3.4
20
2.9
40
2.5
60
2.0
80
1.8
100
1.6
140
1.2
Iodine Liquid
241
2.27
Isoheptane
32
0.481
68
0.384
104
0.315

Temperature
F
Isohexane
32
68
104
Isopentane
32
68
Kerosene
68
100
Methyl Alcohol
-48
32
59
68
77
86
Methyl Chloride
0
20
40
60
100
Naphthalene
176
212
Nitric Acid
32
Nitrobenzene
37
42
50
68
Nitromethane
32
77
n-Octane
32
68
104
Pentane
32
68
Phenol
65
122
158
194

Viscosity
Centipois
0.376
0.306
0.254
0.273
0.223
2.69
2.0
1.98
0.82
0.623
0.597
0.546
0.510
0.25
0.23
0.21
0.19
0.16
0.967
0.776
2.275
2.91
2.71
2.48
2.03
0.853
0.620
0.706
0.240
0.433
0.289
0.524
12.7
3.49
2.03
1.26

107

Table A4. The absolute viscosity for some common liquids (continued)
Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Phosphorous Liquid
71
2.34
88
2.01
110
1.73
123
1.60
140
1.45
158
1.32
Sodium Hydroxide
70
100
100
40
120
25
140
15
160
9.5
200
3.7
220
2.4
250
1.4

108

Temperature
F
Sodium Liquid
0
26
40
60
100
140
Sulfur (gas free)
253
276
301
314
317
319
Sulfur Dioxide
-28
13
32

Viscosity
Centipoise
2.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.85
10.9
8.7
7.1
7.2
7.6
14.5
0.5508
0.4285
0.3936

Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Sulfuric Acid
32
59
68
86
104
122
140

48.4
32.8
25.4
15.7
11.5
8.82
7.22

Turpentine
60
100

2.11
2.0

Water
60
130

1.13
0.55

Table A5. The absolute viscosity for some common gases

Temperature
F
32
Air
32
104
444
633
674
768

Viscosity
Centipoise

Acetylene
0.00935

0.0171
0.0190
0.0264
0.0305
0.0312
0.0341
Ammonia
32
0.0092
68
0.0098
212
0.0128
302
0.0146
482
0.0181
Argon
32
0.0210
68
0.0222
212
0.0269
392
0.0322
Benzene
0
0.0065
40
0.0070
70
0.0075
100
0.0080
200
0.0091
Butene
0
0.0075
40
0.0080
70
0.0085
100
0.0090
200
0.0104
Butylene
66
0.0074
212
0.0095
Carbon Dioxide
-144
0.0090
-76
0.0106
32
0.0139
68
0.0148
86
0.0153

Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Carbon Monoxide
32
0.0166
59
0.0172
260.8
0.0218
Chlorine
122
0.0147
212
0.0168
302
0.0187
392
0.0208
Ethane
32
0.0085
63
0.0090
Ethylene
32
0.0091
68
0.0101
122
0.0110
212
0.0126
Helium
32
0.0186
68
0.0194
Hydrogen
-172
0.0057
-143.5
0.0062
-25
0.0077
32
0.0084
69
0.0088
264
0.0108
Hydrogen Chloride
54.4
0.0139
61.8
0.0141
212
0.0182
Hydrogen Sulfide
32
0.0117
62.6
0.0124
212
0.0159
Methane
32
0.0102
68
0.0109
212
0.0133

Temperature
F

Viscosity
Centipoise

Nitrogen
-6.7
51.6
81
261
440

0.0156
0.0171
0.0178
0.0219
0.0256
Oxygen

32
67
262
440
n-Pentane
77
212
Propane
64.2
213
Propylene
62
122
Sulfur Dioxide
32
64.4
68.9
213

0.0189
0.0202
0.0257
0.0302
0.0068
0.0084
0.0079
0.0101
0.0083
0.0093
0.0116
0.0124
0.0125
0.0161

109

Table A6. Thermocouple Table (Type J)

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

-10

-9

-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290

-8.030
-7.915
-7.791
-7.659
-7.519
-7.373
-7.219
-7.058
-6.890
-6.716
-6.536
-6.351
-6.159
-5.962
-5.760
-5.553
-5.341
-5.125
-4.903
-4.678
-4.449
-4.215
-3.978
-3.737
-3.493
-3.245
-2.994
-2.740
-2.483
-2.223
-1.961
-1.695
-1.428
-1.158
-0.886
-0.611
-0.334
-0.056
0.225
0.507
0.791
1.076
1.364
1.652
1.942
2.234
2.527
2.821
3.116
3.412
3.709
4.007
4.306
4.606
4.907
5.209
5.511
5.814
6.117
6.421
6.726
7.031
7.336
7.642

-8.019
-7.903
-7.778
-7.645
-7.505
-7.357
-7.203
-7.041
-6.873
-6.699
-6.518
-6.332
-6.140
-5.942
-5.740
-5.532
-5.320
-5.103
-4.881
-4.655
-4.425
-4.192
-3.954
-3.713
-3.468
-3.220
-2.969
-2.714
-2.457
-2.197
-1.934
-1.669
-1.401
-1.131
-0.858
-0.583
-0.307
-0.028
0.253
0.535
0.819
1.105
1.392
1.681
1.972
2.263
2.556
2.850
3.145
3.442
3.739
4.037
4.336
4.636
4.937
5.239
5.541
5.844
6.147
6.452
6.756
7.061
7.367
7.673

110

-8

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

10

-8.008
-7.890
-7.765
-7.632
-7.491
-7.342
-7.187
-7.025
-6.856
-6.681
-6.500
-6.313
-6.120
-5.922
-5.719
-5.511
-5.298
-5.081
-4.859
-4.633
-4.402
-4.168
-3.930
-3.688
-3.443
-3.195
-2.943
-2.689
-2.431
-2.171
-1.908
-1.642
-1.374
-1.104
-0.831
-0.556
-0.279
0.000
0.281
0.563
0.848
1.134
1.421
1.710
2.001
2.292
2.585
2.880
3.175
3.471
3.769
4.067
4.366
4.666
4.967
5.269
5.571
5.874
6.178
6.482
6.787
7.092
7.398
7.704

-7.996
-7.878
-7.752
-7.618
-7.476
-7.327
-7.171
-7.008
-6.839
-6.663
-6.481
-6.294
-6.101
-5.902
-5.699
-5.490
-5.277
-5.059
-4.836
-4.610
-4.379
-4.144
-3.906
-3.664
-3.419
-3.170
-2.918
-2.663
-2.405
-2.145
-1.881
-1.615
-1.347
-1.076
-0.803
-0.528
-0.251
0.028
0.309
0.592
0.876
1.162
1.450
1.739
2.030
2.322
2.615
2.909
3.204
3.501
3.798
4.097
4.396
4.696
4.997
5.299
5.602
5.905
6.208
6.512
6.817
7.122
7.428
7.734

-8.095
-7.985
-7.866
-7.739
-7.604
-7.462
-7.312
-7.155
-6.991
-6.821
-6.645
-6.463
-6.275
-6.081
-5.882
-5.678
-5.469
-5.255
-5.037
-4.814
-4.587
-4.356
-4.121
-3.882
-3.640
-3.394
-3.145
-2.893
-2.638
-2.379
-2.118
-1.855
-1.589
-1.320
-1.049
-0.776
-0.501
-0.223
0.056
0.337
0.620
0.905
1.191
1.479
1.768
2.059
2.351
2.644
2.938
3.234
3.531
3.828
4.127
4.426
4.726
5.028
5.329
5.632
5.935
6.239
6.543
6.848
7.153
7.459
7.765

-8.085
-7.973
-7.854
-7.726
-7.590
-7.447
-7.296
-7.139
-6.975
-6.804
-6.627
-6.444
-6.256
-6.061
-5.862
-5.657
-5.448
-5.233
-5.015
-4.791
-4.564
-4.332
-4.097
-3.858
-3.615
-3.369
-3.120
-2.867
-2.612
-2.353
-2.092
-1.828
-1.562
-1.293
-1.022
-0.749
-0.473
-0.195
0.084
0.365
0.649
0.933
1.220
1.508
1.797
2.088
2.380
2.673
2.968
3.264
3.560
3.858
4.157
4.456
4.757
5.058
5.360
5.662
5.965
6.269
6.573
6.878
7.184
7.489
7.795

-8.074
-7.962
-7.841
-7.713
-7.576
-7.432
-7.281
-7.123
-6.958
-6.787
-6.609
-6.426
-6.236
-6.042
-5.842
-5.637
-5.426
-5.212
-4.992
-4.769
-4.541
-4.309
-4.073
-3.834
-3.591
-3.344
-3.095
-2.842
-2.586
-2.327
-2.066
-1.802
-1.535
-1.266
-0.995
-0.721
-0.445
-0.168
0.112
0.394
0.677
0.962
1.249
1.537
1.826
2.117
2.409
2.703
2.997
3.293
3.590
3.888
4.187
4.486
4.787
5.088
5.390
5.692
5.996
6.299
6.604
6.909
7.214
7.520
7.826

-8.063
-7.950
-7.829
-7.699
-7.562
-7.417
-7.265
-7.107
-6.941
-6.769
-6.591
-6.407
-6.217
-6.022
-5.821
-5.616
-5.405
-5.190
-4.970
-4.746
-4.518
-4.286
-4.050
-3.810
-3.566
-3.320
-3.070
-2.817
-2.560
-2.301
-2.040
-1.775
-1.508
-1.239
-0.967
-0.694
-0.418
-0.140
0.140
0.422
0.705
0.991
1.277
1.566
1.855
2.146
2.439
2.732
3.027
3.323
3.620
3.918
4.217
4.516
4.817
5.118
5.420
5.723
6.026
6.330
6.634
6.939
7.245
7.550
7.857

-8.052
-7.938
-7.816
-7.686
-7.548
-7.403
-7.250
-7.090
-6.924
-6.752
-6.573
-6.388
-6.198
-6.002
-5.801
-5.595
-5.384
-5.168
-4.948
-4.724
-4.495
-4.262
-4.026
-3.786
-3.542
-3.295
-3.044
-2.791
-2.535
-2.275
-2.013
-1.749
-1.482
-1.212
-0.940
-0.666
-0.390
-0.112
0.168
0.450
0.734
1.019
1.306
1.594
1.884
2.175
2.468
2.762
3.057
3.353
3.650
3.948
4.246
4.546
4.847
5.148
5.450
5.753
6.056
6.360
6.665
6.970
7.275
7.581
7.887

-8.041
-7.927
-7.804
-7.672
-7.534
-7.388
-7.234
-7.074
-6.907
-6.734
-6.555
-6.370
-6.179
-5.982
-5.781
-5.574
-5.363
-5.146
-4.926
-4.701
-4.472
-4.239
-4.002
-3.761
-3.517
-3.270
-3.019
-2.766
-2.509
-2.249
-1.987
-1.722
-1.455
-1.185
-0.913
-0.639
-0.362
-0.084
0.196
0.478
0.762
1.048
1.335
1.623
1.913
2.205
2.497
2.791
3.086
3.382
3.679
3.977
4.276
4.576
4.877
5.178
5.480
5.783
6.087
6.391
6.695
7.000
7.306
7.612
7.918

-8.030
-7.915
-7.791
-7.659
-7.519
-7.373
-7.219
-7.058
-6.890
-6.716
-6.536
-6.351
-6.159
-5.962
-5.760
-5.553
-5.341
-5.125
-4.903
-4.678
-4.449
-4.215
-3.978
-3.737
-3.493
-3.245
-2.994
-2.740
-2.483
-2.223
-1.961
-1.695
-1.428
-1.158
-0.886
-0.611
-0.334
-0.056
0.225
0.507
0.791
1.076
1.364
1.652
1.942
2.234
2.527
2.821
3.116
3.412
3.709
4.007
4.306
4.606
4.907
5.209
5.511
5.814
6.117
6.421
6.726
7.031
7.336
7.642
7.949

-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290

300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940

7.949
8.255
8.562
8.869
9.177
9.485
9.793
10.101
10.409
10.717
11.025
11.334
11.642
11.951
12.260
12.568
12.877
13.185
13.494
13.802
14.110
14.418
14.727
15.035
15.343
15.650
15.958
16.266
16.573
16.881
17.188
17.495
17.802
18.109
18.416
18.722
19.029
19.336
19.642
19.949
20.255
20.561
20.868
21.174
21.480
21.787
22.093
22.400
22.706
23.013
23.320
23.627
23.934
24.241
24.549
24.856
25.164
25.473
25.781
26.090
26.400
26.710
27.020
27.330
27.642

7.979
8.286
8.593
8.900
9.208
9.515
9.823
10.131
10.440
10.748
11.056
11.365
11.673
11.982
12.290
12.599
12.907
13.216
13.524
13.833
14.141
14.449
14.757
15.065
15.373
15.681
15.989
16.296
16.604
16.911
17.219
17.526
17.833
18.140
18.446
18.753
19.060
19.366
19.673
19.979
20.286
20.592
20.898
21.205
21.511
21.817
22.124
22.430
22.737
23.044
23.350
23.657
23.964
24.272
24.579
24.887
25.195
25.504
25.812
26.121
26.431
26.741
27.051
27.362
27.673

8.010
8.317
8.624
8.931
9.238
9.546
9.854
10.162
10.470
10.779
11.087
11.396
11.704
12.013
12.321
12.630
12.938
13.247
13.555
13.864
14.172
14.480
14.788
15.096
15.404
15.712
16.020
16.327
16.635
16.942
17.249
17.556
17.863
18.170
18.477
18.784
19.090
19.397
19.704
20.010
20.316
20.623
20.929
21.235
21.542
21.848
22.154
22.461
22.768
23.074
23.381
23.688
23.995
24.303
24.610
24.918
25.226
25.534
25.843
26.152
26.462
26.772
27.082
27.393
27.704

8.041
8.347
8.654
8.962
9.269
9.577
9.885
10.193
10.501
10.810
11.118
11.426
11.735
12.044
12.352
12.661
12.969
13.278
13.586
13.894
14.203
14.511
14.819
15.127
15.435
15.743
16.050
16.358
16.665
16.973
17.280
17.587
17.894
18.201
18.508
18.814
19.121
19.428
19.734
20.041
20.347
20.653
20.960
21.266
21.572
21.879
22.185
22.492
22.798
23.105
23.412
23.719
24.026
24.333
24.641
24.949
25.257
25.565
25.874
26.183
26.493
26.803
27.113
27.424
27.735

8.071
8.378
8.685
8.992
9.300
9.608
9.916
10.224
10.532
10.840
11.149
11.457
11.766
12.074
12.383
12.691
13.000
13.308
13.617
13.925
14.233
14.542
14.850
15.158
15.466
15.773
16.081
16.389
16.696
17.003
17.311
17.618
17.925
18.232
18.538
18.845
19.152
19.458
19.765
20.071
20.378
20.684
20.990
21.297
21.603
21.909
22.216
22.522
22.829
23.136
23.442
23.749
24.057
24.364
24.672
24.979
25.288
25.596
25.905
26.214
26.524
26.834
27.144
27.455
27.766

8.102
8.409
8.716
9.023
9.331
9.639
9.947
10.255
10.563
10.871
11.180
11.488
11.797
12.105
12.414
12.722
13.031
13.339
13.648
13.956
14.264
14.573
14.881
15.189
15.496
15.804
16.112
16.419
16.727
17.034
17.341
17.649
17.955
18.262
18.569
18.876
19.182
19.489
19.795
20.102
20.408
20.715
21.021
21.327
21.634
21.940
22.246
22.553
22.860
23.166
23.473
23.780
24.087
24.395
24.702
25.010
25.318
25.627
25.936
26.245
26.555
26.865
27.175
27.486
27.797

8.133
8.439
8.747
9.054
9.362
9.669
9.977
10.285
10.594
10.902
11.211
11.519
11.828
12.136
12.445
12.753
13.062
13.370
13.679
13.987
14.295
14.603
14.911
15.219
15.527
15.835
16.143
16.450
16.758
17.065
17.372
17.679
17.986
18.293
18.600
18.906
19.213
19.520
19.826
20.132
20.439
20.745
21.052
21.358
21.664
21.971
22.277
22.584
22.890
23.197
23.504
23.811
24.118
24.426
24.733
25.041
25.349
25.658
25.967
26.276
26.586
26.896
27.206
27.517
27.829

8.163
8.470
8.777
9.085
9.392
9.700
10.008
10.316
10.625
10.933
11.241
11.550
11.858
12.167
12.476
12.784
13.093
13.401
13.709
14.018
14.326
14.634
14.942
15.250
15.558
15.866
16.173
16.481
16.788
17.096
17.403
17.710
18.017
18.324
18.630
18.937
19.244
19.550
19.857
20.163
20.469
20.776
21.082
21.389
21.695
22.001
22.308
22.614
22.921
23.228
23.535
23.842
24.149
24.456
24.764
25.072
25.380
25.689
25.998
26.307
26.617
26.927
27.237
27.548
27.860

8.194
8.501
8.808
9.115
9.423
9.731
10.039
10.347
10.655
10.964
11.272
11.581
11.889
12.198
12.506
12.815
13.123
13.432
13.740
14.049
14.357
14.665
14.973
15.281
15.589
15.897
16.204
16.512
16.819
17.126
17.434
17.741
18.048
18.354
18.661
18.968
19.274
19.581
19.887
20.194
20.500
20.806
21.113
21.419
21.726
22.032
22.338
22.645
22.952
23.258
23.565
23.872
24.180
24.487
24.795
25.103
25.411
25.720
26.028
26.338
26.648
26.958
27.268
27.579
27.891

8.225
8.532
8.839
9.146
9.454
9.762
10.070
10.378
10.686
10.995
11.303
11.612
11.920
12.229
12.537
12.846
13.154
13.463
13.771
14.079
14.388
14.696
15.004
15.312
15.620
15.927
16.235
16.542
16.850
17.157
17.464
17.771
18.078
18.385
18.692
18.998
19.305
19.612
19.918
20.224
20.531
20.837
21.143
21.450
21.756
22.063
22.369
22.676
22.982
23.289
23.596
23.903
24.210
24.518
24.826
25.134
25.442
25.750
26.059
26.369
26.679
26.989
27.299
27.610
27.922

8.255
8.562
8.869
9.177
9.485
9.793
10.101
10.409
10.717
11.025
11.334
11.642
11.951
12.260
12.568
12.877
13.185
13.494
13.802
14.110
14.418
14.727
15.035
15.343
15.650
15.958
16.266
16.573
16.881
17.188
17.495
17.802
18.109
18.416
18.722
19.029
19.336
19.642
19.949
20.255
20.561
20.868
21.174
21.480
21.787
22.093
22.400
22.706
23.013
23.320
23.627
23.934
24.241
24.549
24.856
25.164
25.473
25.781
26.090
26.400
26.710
27.020
27.330
27.642
27.953

300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940

10

10

Table A6. Thermocouple Table (Type J) Continued

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

10

10

950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290
1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590

27.953
28.266
28.579
28.892
29.206
29.521
29.836
30.153
30.470
30.788
31.106
31.426
31.746
32.068
32.390
32.713
33.037
33.363
33.689
34.016
34.345
34.674
35.005
35.337
35.670
36.004
36.339
36.675
37.013
37.352
37.692
38.033
38.375
38.718
39.063
39.408
39.755
40.103
40.452
40.801
41.152
41.504
41.856
42.210
42.564
42.919
43.274
43.631
43.988
44.346
44.705
45.064
45.423
45.782
46.141
46.500
46.858
47.216
47.574
47.931
48.288
48.644
48.999
49.353
49.707

27.985
28.297
28.610
28.923
29.238
29.552
29.868
30.184
30.502
30.819
31.138
31.458
31.778
32.100
32.422
32.746
33.070
33.395
33.722
34.049
34.378
34.707
35.038
35.370
35.703
36.037
36.373
36.709
37.047
37.386
37.726
38.067
38.409
38.753
39.097
39.443
39.790
40.138
40.487
40.836
41.187
41.539
41.892
42.245
42.599
42.954
43.310
43.667
44.024
44.382
44.741
45.099
45.458
45.818
46.177
46.535
46.894
47.252
47.610
47.967
48.324
48.679
49.034
49.389
49.742

28.016
28.328
28.641
28.955
29.269
29.584
29.900
30.216
30.533
30.851
31.170
31.490
31.811
32.132
32.455
32.778
33.102
33.428
33.754
34.082
34.411
34.740
35.071
35.403
35.736
36.071
36.406
36.743
37.081
37.420
37.760
38.101
38.444
38.787
39.132
39.478
39.825
40.173
40.522
40.872
41.222
41.574
41.927
42.281
42.635
42.990
43.346
43.702
44.060
44.418
44.777
45.135
45.494
45.853
46.212
46.571
46.930
47.288
47.646
48.003
48.359
48.715
49.070
49.424
49.778

28.047
28.359
28.672
28.986
29.301
29.616
29.931
30.248
30.565
30.883
31.202
31.522
31.843
32.164
32.487
32.810
33.135
33.460
33.787
34.115
34.444
34.773
35.104
35.437
35.770
36.104
36.440
36.777
37.114
37.454
37.794
38.135
38.478
38.822
39.166
39.512
39.859
40.207
40.556
40.907
41.258
41.610
41.962
42.316
42.670
43.025
43.381
43.738
44.096
44.454
44.812
45.171
45.530
45.889
46.248
46.607
46.966
47.324
47.681
48.038
48.395
48.750
49.105
49.460
49.813

28.078
28.391
28.704
29.018
29.332
29.647
29.963
30.279
30.597
30.915
31.234
31.554
31.875
32.196
32.519
32.843
33.167
33.493
33.820
34.148
34.476
34.806
35.138
35.470
35.803
36.138
36.473
36.810
37.148
37.488
37.828
38.169
38.512
38.856
39.201
39.547
39.894
40.242
40.591
40.942
41.293
41.645
41.998
42.351
42.706
43.061
43.417
43.774
44.131
44.490
44.848
45.207
45.566
45.925
46.284
46.643
47.001
47.359
47.717
48.074
48.430
48.786
49.141
49.495
49.848

28.109
28.422
28.735
29.049
29.363
29.679
29.995
30.311
30.629
30.947
31.266
31.586
31.907
32.229
32.551
32.875
33.200
33.526
33.853
34.180
34.509
34.840
35.171
35.503
35.837
36.171
36.507
36.844
37.182
37.522
37.862
38.204
38.546
38.890
39.235
39.582
39.929
40.277
40.626
40.977
41.328
41.680
42.033
42.387
42.741
43.096
43.452
43.809
44.167
44.525
44.884
45.243
45.602
45.961
46.320
46.679
47.037
47.395
47.753
48.110
48.466
48.822
49.176
49.530
49.883

28.141
28.453
28.767
29.080
29.395
29.710
30.026
30.343
30.660
30.979
31.298
31.618
31.939
32.261
32.584
32.908
33.232
33.558
33.885
34.213
34.542
34.873
35.204
35.536
35.870
36.205
36.541
36.878
37.216
37.556
37.896
38.238
38.581
38.925
39.270
39.616
39.964
40.312
40.661
41.012
41.363
41.715
42.068
42.422
42.777
43.132
43.488
43.845
44.203
44.561
44.920
45.279
45.638
45.997
46.356
46.715
47.073
47.431
47.788
48.145
48.502
48.857
49.212
49.566
49.919

28.172
28.485
28.798
29.112
29.426
29.742
30.058
30.375
30.692
31.011
31.330
31.650
31.971
32.293
32.616
32.940
33.265
33.591
33.918
34.246
34.575
34.906
35.237
35.570
35.903
36.238
36.574
36.912
37.250
37.590
37.930
38.272
38.615
38.959
39.305
39.651
39.998
40.347
40.696
41.047
41.398
41.751
42.104
42.458
42.812
43.167
43.524
43.881
44.239
44.597
44.956
45.315
45.674
46.033
46.392
46.751
47.109
47.467
47.824
48.181
48.537
48.893
49.247
49.601
49.954

28.203
28.516
28.829
29.143
29.458
29.773
30.089
30.406
30.724
31.043
31.362
31.682
32.003
32.325
32.648
32.973
33.298
33.624
33.951
34.279
34.608
34.939
35.270
35.603
35.937
36.272
36.608
36.945
37.284
37.624
37.964
38.306
38.650
38.994
39.339
39.686
40.033
40.382
40.731
41.082
41.433
41.786
42.139
42.493
42.848
43.203
43.559
43.917
44.275
44.633
44.992
45.351
45.710
46.069
46.428
46.786
47.145
47.503
47.860
48.217
48.573
48.928
49.283
49.636
49.989

28.234
28.547
28.861
29.175
29.489
29.805
30.121
30.438
30.756
31.074
31.394
31.714
32.035
32.358
32.681
33.005
33.330
33.656
33.984
34.312
34.641
34.972
35.304
35.636
35.970
36.305
36.642
36.979
37.318
37.658
37.999
38.341
38.684
39.028
39.374
39.720
40.068
40.417
40.766
41.117
41.469
41.821
42.174
42.528
42.883
43.239
43.595
43.953
44.310
44.669
45.028
45.387
45.746
46.105
46.464
46.822
47.181
47.538
47.896
48.252
48.608
48.964
49.318
49.672
50.024

28.266
28.579
28.892
29.206
29.521
29.836
30.153
30.470
30.788
31.106
31.426
31.746
32.068
32.390
32.713
33.037
33.363
33.689
34.016
34.345
34.674
35.005
35.337
35.670
36.004
36.339
36.675
37.013
37.352
37.692
38.033
38.375
38.718
39.063
39.408
39.755
40.103
40.452
40.801
41.152
41.504
41.856
42.210
42.564
42.919
43.274
43.631
43.988
44.346
44.705
45.064
45.423
45.782
46.141
46.500
46.858
47.216
47.574
47.931
48.288
48.644
48.999
49.353
49.707
50.060

950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290
1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590

1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
2120
2130
2140
2150
2160
2170
2180
2190

50.060
50.411
50.762
51.112
51.460
51.808
52.154
52.500
52.844
53.188
53.530
53.871
54.211
54.550
54.888
55.225
55.561
55.896
56.230
56.564
56.896
57.227
57.558
57.888
58.217
58.545
58.872
59.199
59.526
59.851
60.177
60.501
60.826
61.149
61.473
61.796
62.118
62.441
62.763
63.085
63.406
63.728
64.049
64.370
64.691
65.012
65.333
65.654
65.974
66.295
66.615
66.935
67.255
67.575
67.895
68.214
68.534
68.853
69.171
69.490

50.095
50.446
50.797
51.147
51.495
51.843
52.189
52.534
52.879
53.222
53.564
53.905
54.245
54.584
54.922
55.259
55.595
55.930
56.264
56.597
56.929
57.260
57.591
57.920
58.249
58.578
58.905
59.232
59.558
59.884
60.209
60.534
60.858
61.182
61.505
61.828
62.151
62.473
62.795
63.117
63.439
63.760
64.081
64.402
64.723
65.044
65.365
65.686
66.006
66.327
66.647
66.967
67.287
67.607
67.927
68.246
68.566
68.884
69.203
69.521

50.130
50.481
50.832
51.181
51.530
51.877
52.224
52.569
52.913
53.256
53.598
53.939
54.279
54.618
54.956
55.293
55.628
55.963
56.297
56.630
56.962
57.293
57.624
57.953
58.282
58.610
58.938
59.265
59.591
59.916
60.242
60.566
60.890
61.214
61.537
61.860
62.183
62.505
62.827
63.149
63.471
63.792
64.113
64.435
64.756
65.076
65.397
65.718
66.038
66.359
66.679
66.999
67.319
67.639
67.959
68.278
68.597
68.916
69.235
69.553

50.165
50.517
50.867
51.216
51.565
51.912
52.258
52.603
52.947
53.290
53.632
53.973
54.313
54.652
54.990
55.326
55.662
55.997
56.330
56.663
56.995
57.326
57.657
57.986
58.315
58.643
58.971
59.297
59.623
59.949
60.274
60.599
60.923
61.246
61.570
61.893
62.215
62.537
62.860
63.181
63.503
63.824
64.146
64.467
64.788
65.109
65.429
65.750
66.070
66.391
66.711
67.031
67.351
67.671
67.991
68.310
68.629
68.948
69.267

50.200
50.552
50.902
51.251
51.599
51.947
52.293
52.638
52.982
53.325
53.667
54.007
54.347
54.686
55.023
55.360
55.695
56.030
56.364
56.697
57.028
57.360
57.690
58.019
58.348
58.676
59.003
59.330
59.656
59.982
60.307
60.631
60.955
61.279
61.602
61.925
62.247
62.570
62.892
63.214
63.535
63.856
64.178
64.499
64.820
65.141
65.461
65.782
66.102
66.423
66.743
67.063
67.383
67.703
68.023
68.342
68.661
68.980
69.299

50.235
50.587
50.937
51.286
51.634
51.981
52.327
52.672
53.016
53.359
53.701
54.041
54.381
54.719
55.057
55.393
55.729
56.063
56.397
56.730
57.062
57.393
57.723
58.052
58.381
58.709
59.036
59.363
59.689
60.014
60.339
60.663
60.987
61.311
61.634
61.957
62.280
62.602
62.924
63.246
63.567
63.889
64.210
64.531
64.852
65.173
65.493
65.814
66.134
66.455
66.775
67.095
67.415
67.735
68.055
68.374
68.693
69.012
69.330

50.271
50.622
50.972
51.321
51.669
52.016
52.362
52.707
53.050
53.393
53.735
54.075
54.415
54.753
55.091
55.427
55.762
56.097
56.430
56.763
57.095
57.426
57.756
58.085
58.414
58.741
59.069
59.395
59.721
60.047
60.371
60.696
61.020
61.343
61.667
61.989
62.312
62.634
62.956
63.278
63.599
63.921
64.242
64.563
64.884
65.205
65.525
65.846
66.166
66.487
66.807
67.127
67.447
67.767
68.087
68.406
68.725
69.044
69.362

50.306
50.657
51.007
51.356
51.704
52.051
52.396
52.741
53.085
53.427
53.769
54.109
54.449
54.787
55.124
55.461
55.796
56.130
56.464
56.796
57.128
57.459
57.789
58.118
58.446
58.774
59.101
59.428
59.754
60.079
60.404
60.728
61.052
61.376
61.699
62.022
62.344
62.666
62.988
63.310
63.632
63.953
64.274
64.595
64.916
65.237
65.557
65.878
66.199
66.519
66.839
67.159
67.479
67.799
68.119
68.438
68.757
69.076
69.394

50.341
50.692
51.042
51.391
51.738
52.085
52.431
52.776
53.119
53.462
53.803
54.143
54.483
54.821
55.158
55.494
55.829
56.164
56.497
56.829
57.161
57.492
57.822
58.151
58.479
58.807
59.134
59.460
59.786
60.112
60.436
60.761
61.085
61.408
61.731
62.054
62.376
62.699
63.020
63.342
63.664
63.985
64.306
64.627
64.948
65.269
65.590
65.910
66.231
66.551
66.871
67.191
67.511
67.831
68.150
68.470
68.789
69.108
69.426

50.376
50.727
51.077
51.425
51.773
52.120
52.465
52.810
53.153
53.496
53.837
54.177
54.516
54.855
55.192
55.528
55.863
56.197
56.530
56.863
57.194
57.525
57.855
58.184
58.512
58.840
59.167
59.493
59.819
60.144
60.469
60.793
61.117
61.440
61.763
62.086
62.409
62.731
63.053
63.374
63.696
64.017
64.338
64.659
64.980
65.301
65.622
65.942
66.263
66.583
66.903
67.223
67.543
67.863
68.182
68.502
68.821
69.139
69.458

50.411
50.762
51.112
51.460
51.808
52.154
52.500
52.844
53.188
53.530
53.871
54.211
54.550
54.888
55.225
55.561
55.896
56.230
56.564
56.896
57.227
57.558
57.888
58.217
58.545
58.872
59.199
59.526
59.851
60.177
60.501
60.826
61.149
61.473
61.796
62.118
62.441
62.763
63.085
63.406
63.728
64.049
64.370
64.691
65.012
65.333
65.654
65.974
66.295
66.615
66.935
67.255
67.575
67.895
68.214
68.534
68.853
69.171
69.490

1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
2120
2130
2140
2150
2160
2170
2180
2190

10

10

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Table A7. Thermocouple Table (Type K)

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

-6.456
-6.446
-6.431
-6.409
-6.380
-6.344
-6.301
-6.251
-6.195
-6.133
-6.064
-5.989
-5.908
-5.822
-5.730
-5.632
-5.529
-5.421
-5.308
-5.190
-5.067
-4.939
-4.806
-4.669
-4.527
-4.381
-4.231
-4.076
-3.917
-3.754
-3.587
-3.417
-3.243
-3.065
-2.884
-2.699
-2.511
-2.320
-2.126
-1.929
-1.729
-1.527
-1.322
-1.114
-0.905
-0.692
-0.478
-0.262
-0.044
0.176
0.397
0.619
0.843
1.068
1.294

-6.455
-6.445
-6.429
-6.406
-6.377
-6.340
-6.296
-6.246
-6.189
-6.126
-6.057
-5.981
-5.900
-5.813
-5.720
-5.622
-5.519
-5.410
-5.296
-5.178
-5.054
-4.926
-4.793
-4.655
-4.513
-4.366
-4.215
-4.060
-3.901
-3.738
-3.571
-3.400
-3.225
-3.047
-2.865
-2.680
-2.492
-2.301
-2.106
-1.909
-1.709
-1.507
-1.301
-1.094
-0.883
-0.671
-0.457
-0.240
-0.022
0.198
0.419
0.642
0.865
1.090
1.316

-6.454
-6.444
-6.427
-6.404
-6.373
-6.336
-6.292
-6.241
-6.183
-6.119
-6.049
-5.973
-5.891
-5.804
-5.711
-5.612
-5.508
-5.399
-5.285
-5.166
-5.042
-4.913
-4.779
-4.641
-4.498
-4.351
-4.200
-4.044
-3.885
-3.721
-3.554
-3.382
-3.207
-3.029
-2.847
-2.662
-2.473
-2.282
-2.087
-1.889
-1.689
-1.486
-1.281
-1.073
-0.862
-0.650
-0.435
-0.218
0.000
0.220
0.441
0.664
0.888
1.113
1.339

-6.454
-6.443
-6.425
-6.401
-6.370
-6.332
-6.287
-6.235
-6.177
-6.113
-6.042
-5.965
-5.883
-5.795
-5.701
-5.602
-5.497
-5.388
-5.273
-5.153
-5.029
-4.900
-4.766
-4.627
-4.484
-4.336
-4.185
-4.029
-3.869
-3.705
-3.537
-3.365
-3.190
-3.011
-2.829
-2.643
-2.454
-2.262
-2.067
-1.869
-1.669
-1.466
-1.260
-1.052
-0.841
-0.628
-0.413
-0.197
0.022
0.242
0.463
0.686
0.910
1.136
1.362

-6.453
-6.441
-6.423
-6.398
-6.366
-6.328
-6.282
-6.230
-6.171
-6.106
-6.035
-5.957
-5.874
-5.786
-5.691
-5.592
-5.487
-5.377
-5.261
-5.141
-5.016
-4.886
-4.752
-4.613
-4.469
-4.321
-4.169
-4.013
-3.852
-3.688
-3.520
-3.348
-3.172
-2.993
-2.810
-2.624
-2.435
-2.243
-2.048
-1.850
-1.649
-1.445
-1.239
-1.031
-0.820
-0.607
-0.392
-0.175
0.044
0.264
0.486
0.709
0.933
1.158
1.384

-6.452
-6.440
-6.421
-6.395
-6.363
-6.323
-6.277
-6.224
-6.165
-6.099
-6.027
-5.949
-5.866
-5.776
-5.682
-5.581
-5.476
-5.365
-5.250
-5.129
-5.003
-4.873
-4.738
-4.599
-4.455
-4.306
-4.154
-3.997
-3.836
-3.671
-3.503
-3.330
-3.154
-2.975
-2.792
-2.605
-2.416
-2.223
-2.028
-1.830
-1.628
-1.425
-1.218
-1.010
-0.799
-0.586
-0.370
-0.153
0.066
0.286
0.508
0.731
0.955
1.181
1.407

-6.458
-6.451
-6.438
-6.419
-6.392
-6.359
-6.319
-6.272
-6.218
-6.158
-6.092
-6.020
-5.941
-5.857
-5.767
-5.672
-5.571
-5.465
-5.354
-5.238
-5.117
-4.991
-4.860
-4.724
-4.584
-4.440
-4.291
-4.138
-3.981
-3.820
-3.655
-3.486
-3.313
-3.136
-2.957
-2.773
-2.587
-2.397
-2.204
-2.008
-1.810
-1.608
-1.404
-1.198
-0.989
-0.778
-0.564
-0.349
-0.131
0.088
0.308
0.530
0.753
0.978
1.203
1.430

-6.457
-6.450
-6.436
-6.416
-6.389
-6.355
-6.315
-6.267
-6.213
-6.152
-6.085
-6.012
-5.933
-5.848
-5.758
-5.662
-5.561
-5.454
-5.343
-5.226
-5.104
-4.978
-4.847
-4.711
-4.570
-4.425
-4.276
-4.123
-3.965
-3.803
-3.638
-3.468
-3.295
-3.119
-2.938
-2.755
-2.568
-2.378
-2.185
-1.988
-1.790
-1.588
-1.384
-1.177
-0.968
-0.756
-0.543
-0.327
-0.109
0.110
0.330
0.552
0.776
1.000
1.226
1.453

-6.457
-6.449
-6.435
-6.414
-6.386
-6.352
-6.310
-6.262
-6.207
-6.146
-6.078
-6.004
-5.925
-5.840
-5.749
-5.652
-5.550
-5.443
-5.331
-5.214
-5.092
-4.965
-4.833
-4.697
-4.556
-4.411
-4.261
-4.107
-3.949
-3.787
-3.621
-3.451
-3.278
-3.101
-2.920
-2.736
-2.549
-2.359
-2.165
-1.969
-1.770
-1.568
-1.363
-1.156
-0.947
-0.735
-0.521
-0.305
-0.088
0.132
0.353
0.575
0.798
1.023
1.249
1.475

-6.456
-6.448
-6.433
-6.411
-6.383
-6.348
-6.306
-6.257
-6.201
-6.139
-6.071
-5.997
-5.917
-5.831
-5.739
-5.642
-5.540
-5.432
-5.320
-5.202
-5.079
-4.952
-4.820
-4.683
-4.542
-4.396
-4.246
-4.091
-3.933
-3.771
-3.604
-3.434
-3.260
-3.083
-2.902
-2.718
-2.530
-2.339
-2.146
-1.949
-1.749
-1.547
-1.343
-1.135
-0.926
-0.714
-0.500
-0.284
-0.066
0.154
0.375
0.597
0.821
1.045
1.271
1.498

-6.456
-6.446
-6.431
-6.409
-6.380
-6.344
-6.301
-6.251
-6.195
-6.133
-6.064
-5.989
-5.908
-5.822
-5.730
-5.632
-5.529
-5.421
-5.308
-5.190
-5.067
-4.939
-4.806
-4.669
-4.527
-4.381
-4.231
-4.076
-3.917
-3.754
-3.587
-3.417
-3.243
-3.065
-2.884
-2.699
-2.511
-2.320
-2.126
-1.929
-1.729
-1.527
-1.322
-1.114
-0.905
-0.692
-0.478
-0.262
-0.044
0.176
0.397
0.619
0.843
1.068
1.294
1.521

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690

10

112

10

1.521
1.749
1.977
2.207
2.436
2.667
2.897
3.128
3.359
3.590
3.820
4.050
4.280
4.509
4.738
4.965
5.192
5.419
5.644
5.869
6.094
6.317
6.540
6.763
6.985
7.207
7.429
7.650
7.872
8.094
8.316
8.539
8.761
8.985
9.208
9.432
9.657
9.882
10.108
10.334
10.561
10.789
11.017
11.245
11.474
11.703
11.933
12.163
12.393
12.624
12.855
13.086
13.318
13.549
13.782
14.014
14.247
14.479
14.713
14.946

1.543
1.771
2.000
2.230
2.459
2.690
2.920
3.151
3.382
3.613
3.843
4.073
4.303
4.532
4.760
4.988
5.215
5.441
5.667
5.892
6.116
6.339
6.562
6.785
7.007
7.229
7.451
7.673
7.894
8.116
8.338
8.561
8.784
9.007
9.231
9.455
9.680
9.905
10.131
10.357
10.584
10.811
11.039
11.268
11.497
11.726
11.956
12.186
12.416
12.647
12.878
13.109
13.341
13.573
13.805
14.037
14.270
14.503
14.736
14.969

1.566
1.794
2.023
2.253
2.483
2.713
2.944
3.174
3.405
3.636
3.866
4.096
4.326
4.555
4.783
5.011
5.238
5.464
5.690
5.914
6.138
6.362
6.585
6.807
7.029
7.251
7.473
7.695
7.917
8.138
8.361
8.583
8.806
9.029
9.253
9.477
9.702
9.927
10.153
10.380
10.607
10.834
11.062
11.291
11.519
11.749
11.978
12.209
12.439
12.670
12.901
13.132
13.364
13.596
13.828
14.060
14.293
14.526
14.759
14.993

1.589
1.817
2.046
2.276
2.506
2.736
2.967
3.197
3.428
3.659
3.889
4.119
4.349
4.578
4.806
5.034
5.260
5.487
5.712
5.937
6.161
6.384
6.607
6.829
7.052
7.273
7.495
7.717
7.939
8.161
8.383
8.605
8.828
9.052
9.275
9.500
9.725
9.950
10.176
10.402
10.629
10.857
11.085
11.313
11.542
11.772
12.001
12.232
12.462
12.693
12.924
13.155
13.387
13.619
13.851
14.084
14.316
14.549
14.783
15.016

1.612
1.840
2.069
2.298
2.529
2.759
2.990
3.220
3.451
3.682
3.912
4.142
4.372
4.601
4.829
5.056
5.283
5.509
5.735
5.959
6.183
6.406
6.629
6.852
7.074
7.296
7.517
7.739
7.961
8.183
8.405
8.628
8.851
9.074
9.298
9.522
9.747
9.973
10.199
10.425
10.652
10.880
11.108
11.336
11.565
11.795
12.024
12.255
12.485
12.716
12.947
13.179
13.410
13.642
13.874
14.107
14.340
14.573
14.806
15.039

1.635
1.863
2.092
2.321
2.552
2.782
3.013
3.244
3.474
3.705
3.935
4.165
4.395
4.623
4.852
5.079
5.306
5.532
5.757
5.982
6.205
6.429
6.652
6.874
7.096
7.318
7.540
7.761
7.983
8.205
8.427
8.650
8.873
9.096
9.320
9.545
9.770
9.995
10.221
10.448
10.675
10.903
11.131
11.359
11.588
11.818
12.047
12.278
12.508
12.739
12.970
13.202
13.433
13.665
13.898
14.130
14.363
14.596
14.829
15.063

1.657
1.886
2.115
2.344
2.575
2.805
3.036
3.267
3.497
3.728
3.958
4.188
4.417
4.646
4.874
5.102
5.328
5.554
5.779
6.004
6.228
6.451
6.674
6.896
7.118
7.340
7.562
7.783
8.005
8.227
8.450
8.672
8.895
9.119
9.343
9.567
9.792
10.018
10.244
10.471
10.698
10.925
11.154
11.382
11.611
11.841
12.070
12.301
12.531
12.762
12.993
13.225
13.457
13.689
13.921
14.154
14.386
14.619
14.853
15.086

1.680
1.909
2.138
2.367
2.598
2.828
3.059
3.290
3.520
3.751
3.981
4.211
4.440
4.669
4.897
5.124
5.351
5.577
5.802
6.026
6.250
6.473
6.696
6.918
7.140
7.362
7.584
7.806
8.027
8.250
8.472
8.694
8.918
9.141
9.365
9.590
9.815
10.040
10.267
10.493
10.720
10.948
11.176
11.405
11.634
11.864
12.093
12.324
12.554
12.785
13.016
13.248
13.480
13.712
13.944
14.177
14.410
14.643
14.876
15.109

1.703
1.931
2.161
2.390
2.621
2.851
3.082
3.313
3.544
3.774
4.004
4.234
4.463
4.692
4.920
5.147
5.374
5.599
5.824
6.049
6.272
6.496
6.718
6.941
7.163
7.384
7.606
7.828
8.050
8.272
8.494
8.717
8.940
9.163
9.388
9.612
9.837
10.063
10.289
10.516
10.743
10.971
11.199
11.428
11.657
11.887
12.116
12.347
12.577
12.808
13.040
13.271
13.503
13.735
13.967
14.200
14.433
14.666
14.899
15.133

1.726
1.954
2.184
2.413
2.644
2.874
3.105
3.336
3.567
3.797
4.027
4.257
4.486
4.715
4.943
5.170
5.396
5.622
5.847
6.071
6.295
6.518
6.741
6.963
7.185
7.407
7.628
7.850
8.072
8.294
8.516
8.739
8.962
9.186
9.410
9.635
9.860
10.086
10.312
10.539
10.766
10.994
11.222
11.451
11.680
11.910
12.140
12.370
12.600
12.831
13.063
13.294
13.526
13.758
13.991
14.223
14.456
14.689
14.923
15.156

1.749
1.977
2.207
2.436
2.667
2.897
3.128
3.359
3.590
3.820
4.050
4.280
4.509
4.738
4.965
5.192
5.419
5.644
5.869
6.094
6.317
6.540
6.763
6.985
7.207
7.429
7.650
7.872
8.094
8.316
8.539
8.761
8.985
9.208
9.432
9.657
9.882
10.108
10.334
10.561
10.789
11.017
11.245
11.474
11.703
11.933
12.163
12.393
12.624
12.855
13.086
13.318
13.549
13.782
14.014
14.247
14.479
14.713
14.946
15.179

100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690

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Table A7. Thermocouple Table (Type K) Continued

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

10

10

700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290

15.179
15.413
15.647
15.881
16.116
16.350
16.585
16.820
17.055
17.290
17.526
17.761
17.997
18.233
18.469
18.705
18.941
19.177
19.414
19.650
19.887
20.123
20.360
20.597
20.834
21.071
21.308
21.544
21.781
22.018
22.255
22.492
22.729
22.966
23.203
23.439
23.676
23.913
24.149
24.386
24.622
24.858
25.094
25.330
25.566
25.802
26.037
26.273
26.508
26.743
26.978
27.213
27.447
27.681
27.915
28.149
28.383
28.616
28.849
29.082

15.203
15.437
15.671
15.905
16.139
16.374
16.608
16.843
17.078
17.314
17.549
17.785
18.020
18.256
18.492
18.728
18.965
19.201
19.437
19.674
19.910
20.147
20.384
20.621
20.857
21.094
21.331
21.568
21.805
22.042
22.279
22.516
22.753
22.990
23.226
23.463
23.700
23.936
24.173
24.409
24.646
24.882
25.118
25.354
25.590
25.825
26.061
26.296
26.532
26.767
27.001
27.236
27.471
27.705
27.939
28.173
28.406
28.640
28.873
29.106

15.226
15.460
15.694
15.928
16.163
16.397
16.632
16.867
17.102
17.337
17.573
17.808
18.044
18.280
18.516
18.752
18.988
19.224
19.461
19.697
19.934
20.171
20.407
20.644
20.881
21.118
21.355
21.592
21.829
22.066
22.303
22.540
22.776
23.013
23.250
23.487
23.723
23.960
24.197
24.433
24.669
24.905
25.142
25.377
25.613
25.849
26.084
26.320
26.555
26.790
27.025
27.259
27.494
27.728
27.962
28.196
28.430
28.663
28.896
29.129

15.250
15.483
15.717
15.952
16.186
16.421
16.655
16.890
17.125
17.361
17.596
17.832
18.068
18.303
18.539
18.776
19.012
19.248
19.485
19.721
19.958
20.194
20.431
20.668
20.905
21.142
21.379
21.616
21.852
22.089
22.326
22.563
22.800
23.037
23.274
23.510
23.747
23.984
24.220
24.457
24.693
24.929
25.165
25.401
25.637
25.873
26.108
26.343
26.579
26.814
27.048
27.283
27.517
27.752
27.986
28.219
28.453
28.686
28.919
29.152

15.273
15.507
15.741
15.975
16.209
16.444
16.679
16.914
17.149
17.384
17.620
17.855
18.091
18.327
18.563
18.799
19.035
19.272
19.508
19.745
19.981
20.218
20.455
20.692
20.929
21.165
21.402
21.639
21.876
22.113
22.350
22.587
22.824
23.061
23.297
23.534
23.771
24.007
24.244
24.480
24.717
24.953
25.189
25.425
25.660
25.896
26.132
26.367
26.602
26.837
27.072
27.306
27.541
27.775
28.009
28.243
28.476
28.710
28.943
29.176

15.296
15.530
15.764
15.998
16.233
16.468
16.702
16.937
17.173
17.408
17.643
17.879
18.115
18.351
18.587
18.823
19.059
19.295
19.532
19.768
20.005
20.242
20.479
20.715
20.952
21.189
21.426
21.663
21.900
22.137
22.374
22.611
22.847
23.084
23.321
23.558
23.794
24.031
24.267
24.504
24.740
24.976
25.212
25.448
25.684
25.920
26.155
26.390
26.626
26.861
27.095
27.330
27.564
27.798
28.032
28.266
28.500
28.733
28.966
29.199

15.320
15.554
15.788
16.022
16.256
16.491
16.726
16.961
17.196
17.431
17.667
17.902
18.138
18.374
18.610
18.846
19.083
19.319
19.556
19.792
20.029
20.265
20.502
20.739
20.976
21.213
21.450
21.687
21.924
22.160
22.397
22.634
22.871
23.108
23.345
23.581
23.818
24.055
24.291
24.527
24.764
25.000
25.236
25.472
25.708
25.943
26.179
26.414
26.649
26.884
27.119
27.353
27.588
27.822
28.056
28.289
28.523
28.756
28.989
29.222

15.343
15.577
15.811
16.045
16.280
16.514
16.749
16.984
17.220
17.455
17.690
17.926
18.162
18.398
18.634
18.870
19.106
19.343
19.579
19.816
20.052
20.289
20.526
20.763
21.000
21.236
21.473
21.710
21.947
22.184
22.421
22.658
22.895
23.132
23.368
23.605
23.842
24.078
24.315
24.551
24.787
25.024
25.260
25.495
25.731
25.967
26.202
26.437
26.673
26.907
27.142
27.377
27.611
27.845
28.079
28.313
28.546
28.780
29.013
29.245

15.366
15.600
15.834
16.069
16.303
16.538
16.773
17.008
17.243
17.478
17.714
17.950
18.185
18.421
18.657
18.894
19.130
19.366
19.603
19.839
20.076
20.313
20.550
20.786
21.023
21.260
21.497
21.734
21.971
22.208
22.445
22.682
22.919
23.155
23.392
23.629
23.865
24.102
24.338
24.575
24.811
25.047
25.283
25.519
25.755
25.990
26.226
26.461
26.696
26.931
27.166
27.400
27.635
27.869
28.103
28.336
28.570
28.803
29.036
29.269

15.390
15.624
15.858
16.092
16.327
16.561
16.796
17.031
17.267
17.502
17.738
17.973
18.209
18.445
18.681
18.917
19.154
19.390
19.626
19.863
20.100
20.336
20.573
20.810
21.047
21.284
21.521
21.758
21.995
22.232
22.468
22.705
22.942
23.179
23.416
23.652
23.889
24.126
24.362
24.598
24.835
25.071
25.307
25.543
25.778
26.014
26.249
26.484
26.720
26.954
27.189
27.424
27.658
27.892
28.126
28.360
28.593
28.826
29.059
29.292

15.413
15.647
15.881
16.116
16.350
16.585
16.820
17.055
17.290
17.526
17.761
17.997
18.233
18.469
18.705
18.941
19.177
19.414
19.650
19.887
20.123
20.360
20.597
20.834
21.071
21.308
21.544
21.781
22.018
22.255
22.492
22.729
22.966
23.203
23.439
23.676
23.913
24.149
24.386
24.622
24.858
25.094
25.330
25.566
25.802
26.037
26.273
26.508
26.743
26.978
27.213
27.447
27.681
27.915
28.149
28.383
28.616
28.849
29.082
29.315

700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290

1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590
1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890

29.315
29.548
29.780
30.012
30.243
30.475
30.706
30.937
31.167
31.398
31.628
31.857
32.087
32.316
32.545
32.774
33.002
33.230
33.458
33.685
33.912
34.139
34.365
34.591
34.817
35.043
35.268
35.493
35.718
35.942
36.166
36.390
36.613
36.836
37.059
37.281
37.504
37.725
37.947
38.168
38.389
38.610
38.830
39.050
39.270
39.489
39.708
39.927
40.145
40.363
40.581
40.798
41.015
41.232
41.449
41.665
41.881
42.096
42.311
42.526

29.338
29.571
29.803
30.035
30.267
30.498
30.729
30.960
31.190
31.421
31.651
31.880
32.110
32.339
32.568
32.796
33.025
33.253
33.480
33.708
33.935
34.161
34.388
34.614
34.840
35.065
35.291
35.516
35.740
35.964
36.188
36.412
36.635
36.859
37.081
37.304
37.526
37.748
37.969
38.190
38.411
38.632
38.852
39.072
39.292
39.511
39.730
39.949
40.167
40.385
40.603
40.820
41.037
41.254
41.470
41.686
41.902
42.118
42.333
42.548

29.362
29.594
29.826
30.058
30.290
30.521
30.752
30.983
31.213
31.444
31.674
31.903
32.133
32.362
32.591
32.819
33.047
33.275
33.503
33.730
33.957
34.184
34.410
34.637
34.862
35.088
35.313
35.538
35.763
35.987
36.211
36.434
36.658
36.881
37.104
37.326
37.548
37.770
37.991
38.212
38.433
38.654
38.874
39.094
39.314
39.533
39.752
39.970
40.189
40.407
40.624
40.842
41.059
41.276
41.492
41.708
41.924
42.139
42.354
42.569

29.385
29.617
29.849
30.081
30.313
30.544
30.775
31.006
31.236
31.467
31.697
31.926
32.156
32.385
32.614
32.842
33.070
33.298
33.526
33.753
33.980
34.207
34.433
34.659
34.885
35.110
35.336
35.560
35.785
36.009
36.233
36.457
36.680
36.903
37.126
37.348
37.570
37.792
38.013
38.235
38.455
38.676
38.896
39.116
39.335
39.555
39.774
39.992
40.211
40.429
40.646
40.864
41.081
41.297
41.514
41.730
41.945
42.161
42.376
42.591

29.408
29.640
29.873
30.104
30.336
30.567
30.798
31.029
31.260
31.490
31.720
31.949
32.179
32.408
32.636
32.865
33.093
33.321
33.548
33.776
34.003
34.229
34.456
34.682
34.908
35.133
35.358
35.583
35.807
36.032
36.256
36.479
36.702
36.925
37.148
37.370
37.592
37.814
38.036
38.257
38.477
38.698
38.918
39.138
39.357
39.577
39.796
40.014
40.232
40.450
40.668
40.885
41.102
41.319
41.535
41.751
41.967
42.182
42.397
42.612

29.431
29.664
29.896
30.128
30.359
30.590
30.821
31.052
31.283
31.513
31.743
31.972
32.202
32.431
32.659
32.888
33.116
33.344
33.571
33.798
34.025
34.252
34.478
34.704
34.930
35.156
35.381
35.605
35.830
36.054
36.278
36.501
36.725
36.948
37.170
37.393
37.615
37.836
38.058
38.279
38.499
38.720
38.940
39.160
39.379
39.599
39.817
40.036
40.254
40.472
40.690
40.907
41.124
41.341
41.557
41.773
41.988
42.204
42.419
42.633

29.455
29.687
29.919
30.151
30.382
30.613
30.844
31.075
31.306
31.536
31.766
31.995
32.224
32.453
32.682
32.911
33.139
33.366
33.594
33.821
34.048
34.275
34.501
34.727
34.953
35.178
35.403
35.628
35.852
36.076
36.300
36.524
36.747
36.970
37.193
37.415
37.637
37.858
38.080
38.301
38.522
38.742
38.962
39.182
39.401
39.620
39.839
40.058
40.276
40.494
40.711
40.929
41.146
41.362
41.578
41.794
42.010
42.225
42.440
42.655

29.478
29.710
29.942
30.174
30.405
30.637
30.868
31.098
31.329
31.559
31.789
32.018
32.247
32.476
32.705
32.933
33.161
33.389
33.617
33.844
34.071
34.297
34.524
34.750
34.975
35.201
35.426
35.650
35.875
36.099
36.323
36.546
36.769
36.992
37.215
37.437
37.659
37.881
38.102
38.323
38.544
38.764
38.984
39.204
39.423
39.642
39.861
40.080
40.298
40.516
40.733
40.950
41.167
41.384
41.600
41.816
42.032
42.247
42.462
42.676

29.501
29.733
29.965
30.197
30.429
30.660
30.891
31.121
31.352
31.582
31.812
32.041
32.270
32.499
32.728
32.956
33.184
33.412
33.639
33.867
34.093
34.320
34.546
34.772
34.998
35.223
35.448
35.673
35.897
36.121
36.345
36.568
36.792
37.014
37.237
37.459
37.681
37.903
38.124
38.345
38.566
38.786
39.006
39.226
39.445
39.664
39.883
40.101
40.320
40.537
40.755
40.972
41.189
41.405
41.622
41.838
42.053
42.268
42.483
42.698

29.524
29.757
29.989
30.220
30.452
30.683
30.914
31.144
31.375
31.605
31.834
32.064
32.293
32.522
32.751
32.979
33.207
33.435
33.662
33.889
34.116
34.343
34.569
34.795
35.020
35.246
35.471
35.695
35.920
36.144
36.367
36.591
36.814
37.037
37.259
37.481
37.703
37.925
38.146
38.367
38.588
38.808
39.028
39.248
39.467
39.686
39.905
40.123
40.341
40.559
40.777
40.994
41.211
41.427
41.643
41.859
42.075
42.290
42.505
42.719

29.548
29.780
30.012
30.243
30.475
30.706
30.937
31.167
31.398
31.628
31.857
32.087
32.316
32.545
32.774
33.002
33.230
33.458
33.685
33.912
34.139
34.365
34.591
34.817
35.043
35.268
35.493
35.718
35.942
36.166
36.390
36.613
36.836
37.059
37.281
37.504
37.725
37.947
38.168
38.389
38.610
38.830
39.050
39.270
39.489
39.708
39.927
40.145
40.363
40.581
40.798
41.015
41.232
41.449
41.665
41.881
42.096
42.311
42.526
42.741

1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590
1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
1890

10

10

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Table A7. Thermocouple Table (Type K) Continued

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

10

1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
2120
2130
2140
2150
2160
2170
2180
2190
2200
2210
2220
2230
2240

42.741
42.955
43.169
43.382
43.595
43.808
44.020
44.232
44.444
44.655
44.866
45.077
45.287
45.497
45.706
45.915
46.124
46.332
46.540
46.747
46.954
47.161
47.367
47.573
47.778
47.983
48.187
48.391
48.595
48.798
49.000
49.202
49.404
49.605
49.806

42.762
42.976
43.190
43.403
43.616
43.829
44.041
44.253
44.465
44.676
44.887
45.098
45.308
45.518
45.727
45.936
46.145
46.353
46.560
46.768
46.975
47.181
47.387
47.593
47.798
48.003
48.208
48.411
48.615
48.818
49.021
49.223
49.424
49.625
49.826

42.783
42.998
43.211
43.425
43.638
43.850
44.063
44.275
44.486
44.697
44.908
45.119
45.329
45.539
45.748
45.957
46.165
46.373
46.581
46.789
46.995
47.202
47.408
47.614
47.819
48.024
48.228
48.432
48.635
48.838
49.041
49.243
49.444
49.645
49.846

42.805
43.019
43.233
43.446
43.659
43.872
44.084
44.296
44.507
44.719
44.929
45.140
45.350
45.560
45.769
45.978
46.186
46.394
46.602
46.809
47.016
47.223
47.429
47.634
47.839
48.044
48.248
48.452
48.656
48.859
49.061
49.263
49.465
49.666
49.866

42.826
43.040
43.254
43.467
43.680
43.893
44.105
44.317
44.528
44.740
44.950
45.161
45.371
45.580
45.790
45.999
46.207
46.415
46.623
46.830
47.037
47.243
47.449
47.655
47.860
48.065
48.269
48.473
48.676
48.879
49.081
49.283
49.485
49.686
49.886

42.848
43.062
43.275
43.489
43.701
43.914
44.126
44.338
44.550
44.761
44.971
45.182
45.392
45.601
45.811
46.019
46.228
46.436
46.643
46.851
47.057
47.264
47.470
47.675
47.880
48.085
48.289
48.493
48.696
48.899
49.101
49.303
49.505
49.706
49.906

42.869
43.083
43.297
43.510
43.723
43.935
44.147
44.359
44.571
44.782
44.992
45.203
45.413
45.622
45.832
46.040
46.249
46.457
46.664
46.871
47.078
47.284
47.490
47.696
47.901
48.105
48.310
48.513
48.717
48.919
49.122
49.323
49.525
49.726
49.926

42.891
43.104
43.318
43.531
43.744
43.957
44.169
44.380
44.592
44.803
45.014
45.224
45.434
45.643
45.852
46.061
46.269
46.477
46.685
46.892
47.099
47.305
47.511
47.716
47.921
48.126
48.330
48.534
48.737
48.940
49.142
49.344
49.545
49.746
49.946

42.912
43.126
43.339
43.552
43.765
43.978
44.190
44.402
44.613
44.824
45.035
45.245
45.455
45.664
45.873
46.082
46.290
46.498
46.706
46.913
47.119
47.326
47.531
47.737
47.942
48.146
48.350
48.554
48.757
48.960
49.162
49.364
49.565
49.766
49.966

42.933
43.147
43.361
43.574
43.787
43.999
44.211
44.423
44.634
44.845
45.056
45.266
45.476
45.685
45.894
46.103
46.311
46.519
46.726
46.933
47.140
47.346
47.552
47.757
47.962
48.167
48.371
48.574
48.777
48.980
49.182
49.384
49.585
49.786
49.986

42.955
43.169
43.382
43.595
43.808
44.020
44.232
44.444
44.655
44.866
45.077
45.287
45.497
45.706
45.915
46.124
46.332
46.540
46.747
46.954
47.161
47.367
47.573
47.778
47.983
48.187
48.391
48.595
48.798
49.000
49.202
49.404
49.605
49.806
50.006

1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
2110
2120
2130
2140
2150
2160
2170
2180
2190
2200
2210
2220
2230
2240

10

114

2250 50.006
2260 50.206
2270 50.405
2280 50.604
2290 50.802
2300 51.000
2310 51.198
2320 51.395
2330 51.591
2340 51.787
2350 51.982
2360 52.177
2370 52.371
2380 52.565
239052.759
2400 52.952
2410 53.144
2420 53.336
2430 53.528
2440 53.719
2450 53.910
2460 54.100
2470 54.289
2480 54.479
2490 54.668
2500 54.856

10

50.026
50.226
50.425
50.624
50.822
51.020
51.217
51.414
51.611
51.806
52.002
52.197
52.391
52.585
52.778
52.971
53.163
53.355
53.547
53.738
53.929
54.119
54.308
54.498
54.687
54.875

50.046
50.246
50.445
50.644
50.842
51.040
51.237
51.434
51.630
51.826
52.021
52.216
52.410
52.604
52.797
52.990
53.183
53.375
53.566
53.757
53.948
54.138
54.327
54.517
54.705
54.894

50.066
50.266
50.465
50.664
50.862
51.060
51.257
51.453
51.650
51.845
52.041
52.235
52.430
52.623
52.817
53.010
53.202
53.394
53.585
53.776
53.967
54.157
54.346
54.536
54.724

50.086
50.286
50.485
50.684
50.882
51.079
51.276
51.473
51.669
51.865
52.060
52.255
52.449
52.643
52.836
53.029
53.221
53.413
53.604
53.795
53.986
54.176
54.365
54.554
54.743

50.106
50.306
50.505
50.703
50.901
51.099
51.296
51.493
51.689
51.885
52.080
52.274
52.468
52.662
52.855
53.048
53.240
53.432
53.623
53.814
54.005
54.195
54.384
54.573
54.762

50.126
50.326
50.525
50.723
50.921
51.119
51.316
51.512
51.708
51.904
52.099
52.294
52.488
52.681
52.875
53.067
53.260
53.451
53.643
53.833
54.024
54.214
54.403
54.592
54.781

50.146
50.346
50.545
50.743
50.941
51.139
51.336
51.532
51.728
51.924
52.119
52.313
52.507
52.701
52.894
53.087
53.279
53.470
53.662
53.852
54.043
54.233
54.422
54.611
54.800

50.166
50.366
50.564
50.763
50.961
51.158
51.355
51.552
51.748
51.943
52.138
52.333
52.527
52.720
52.913
53.106
53.298
53.490
53.681
53.871
54.062
54.252
54.441
54.630
54.819

50.186
50.385
50.584
50.783
50.981
51.178
51.375
51.571
51.767
51.963
52.158
52.352
52.546
52.739
52.932
53.125
53.317
53.509
53.700
53.890
54.081
54.271
54.460
54.649
54.837

50.206
50.405
50.604
50.802
51.000
51.198
51.395
51.591
51.787
51.982
52.177
52.371
52.565
52.759
52.952
53.144
53.336
53.528
53.719
53.910
54.100
54.289
54.479
54.668
54.856

2250
2260
2270
2280
2290
2300
2310
2320
2330
2340
2350
2360
2370
2380
2390
2400
2410
2420
2430
2440
2450
2460
2470
2480
2490
2500

10

Table A8. Thermocouple Table (Type E)

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

-9.830
-9.809
-9.775
-9.729
-9.672
-9.604
-9.525
-9.436
-9.338
-9.229
-9.112
-8.986
-8.852
-8.710
-8.561
-8.404
-8.240
-8.069
-7.891
-7.707
-7.516
-7.319
-7.116
-6.907
-6.692
-6.472
-6.246
-6.014
-5.777
-5.535
-5.287
-5.035
-4.777
-4.515
-4.248
-3.976
-3.700
-3.420
-3.135
-2.846
-2.552
-2.255
-1.953
-1.648
-1.339
-1.026
-0.709
-0.389
-0.065
0.262
0.591
0.924
1.259
1.597
1.938

-9.829
-9.806
-9.771
-9.724
-9.666
-9.597
-9.517
-9.427
-9.327
-9.218
-9.100
-8.973
-8.839
-8.696
-8.546
-8.388
-8.223
-8.052
-7.873
-7.688
-7.497
-7.299
-7.096
-6.886
-6.671
-6.449
-6.223
-5.991
-5.753
-5.510
-5.262
-5.009
-4.751
-4.489
-4.221
-3.949
-3.672
-3.391
-3.106
-2.816
-2.523
-2.225
-1.923
-1.617
-1.308
-0.994
-0.677
-0.357
-0.033
0.294
0.624
0.957
1.292
1.631
1.972

-9.827
-9.803
-9.766
-9.718
-9.659
-9.589
-9.508
-9.417
-9.317
-9.207
-9.088
-8.960
-8.825
-8.681
-8.530
-8.372
-8.206
-8.034
-7.855
-7.670
-7.478
-7.279
-7.075
-6.865
-6.649
-6.427
-6.200
-5.967
-5.729
-5.486
-5.237
-4.984
-4.725
-4.462
-4.194
-3.922
-3.645
-3.363
-3.077
-2.787
-2.493
-2.195
-1.893
-1.587
-1.277
-0.963
-0.645
-0.324
0.000
0.327
0.657
0.990
1.326
1.665
2.006

-9.825
-9.800
-9.762
-9.713
-9.653
-9.581
-9.500
-9.408
-9.306
-9.195
-9.075
-8.947
-8.811
-8.666
-8.515
-8.356
-8.189
-8.017
-7.837
-7.651
-7.458
-7.259
-7.054
-6.843
-6.627
-6.405
-6.177
-5.943
-5.705
-5.461
-5.212
-4.958
-4.699
-4.436
-4.167
-3.894
-3.617
-3.335
-3.048
-2.758
-2.463
-2.165
-1.862
-1.556
-1.245
-0.931
-0.614
-0.292
0.033
0.360
0.691
1.024
1.360
1.699
2.041

-9.823
-9.797
-9.758
-9.707
-9.646
-9.574
-9.491
-9.398
-9.295
-9.184
-9.063
-8.934
-8.797
-8.652
-8.499
-8.339
-8.173
-7.999
-7.819
-7.632
-7.438
-7.239
-7.033
-6.822
-6.605
-6.382
-6.154
-5.920
-5.681
-5.436
-5.187
-4.932
-4.673
-4.409
-4.140
-3.867
-3.589
-3.306
-3.020
-2.729
-2.434
-2.135
-1.832
-1.525
-1.214
-0.900
-0.582
-0.260
0.065
0.393
0.724
1.057
1.394
1.733
2.075

-9.821
-9.793
-9.753
-9.702
-9.639
-9.566
-9.482
-9.388
-9.285
-9.172
-9.050
-8.920
-8.782
-8.637
-8.483
-8.323
-8.155
-7.981
-7.800
-7.613
-7.419
-7.219
-7.013
-6.801
-6.583
-6.359
-6.130
-5.896
-5.656
-5.412
-5.162
-4.907
-4.647
-4.382
-4.113
-3.839
-3.561
-3.278
-2.991
-2.699
-2.404
-2.105
-1.801
-1.494
-1.183
-0.868
-0.550
-0.227
0.098
0.426
0.757
1.091
1.427
1.767
2.109

-9.835
-9.819
-9.790
-9.749
-9.696
-9.632
-9.558
-9.473
-9.378
-9.274
-9.160
-9.038
-8.907
-8.768
-8.622
-8.468
-8.307
-8.138
-7.963
-7.782
-7.593
-7.399
-7.198
-6.992
-6.779
-6.561
-6.337
-6.107
-5.872
-5.632
-5.387
-5.136
-4.881
-4.621
-4.355
-4.086
-3.811
-3.532
-3.249
-2.962
-2.670
-2.374
-2.074
-1.771
-1.463
-1.152
-0.836
-0.517
-0.195
0.131
0.459
0.790
1.124
1.461
1.801
2.144

-9.834
-9.817
-9.786
-9.744
-9.690
-9.625
-9.550
-9.464
-9.368
-9.263
-9.148
-9.025
-8.893
-8.754
-8.607
-8.452
-8.290
-8.121
-7.945
-7.763
-7.574
-7.379
-7.178
-6.971
-6.757
-6.539
-6.314
-6.084
-5.849
-5.608
-5.362
-5.111
-4.855
-4.594
-4.329
-4.058
-3.784
-3.504
-3.221
-2.933
-2.641
-2.344
-2.044
-1.740
-1.432
-1.120
-0.805
-0.485
-0.163
0.163
0.492
0.824
1.158
1.495
1.835
2.178

-9.833
-9.814
-9.782
-9.739
-9.684
-9.618
-9.542
-9.455
-9.358
-9.252
-9.136
-9.012
-8.880
-8.739
-8.591
-8.436
-8.273
-8.104
-7.928
-7.745
-7.555
-7.359
-7.157
-6.950
-6.736
-6.516
-6.291
-6.061
-5.825
-5.584
-5.337
-5.086
-4.829
-4.568
-4.302
-4.031
-3.756
-3.476
-3.192
-2.904
-2.611
-2.315
-2.014
-1.709
-1.401
-1.089
-0.773
-0.453
-0.130
0.196
0.525
0.857
1.192
1.529
1.869
2.212

-9.832
-9.812
-9.779
-9.734
-9.678
-9.611
-9.534
-9.446
-9.348
-9.241
-9.124
-8.999
-8.866
-8.725
-8.576
-8.420
-8.257
-8.087
-7.910
-7.726
-7.536
-7.339
-7.137
-6.928
-6.714
-6.494
-6.269
-6.037
-5.801
-5.559
-5.312
-5.060
-4.803
-4.542
-4.275
-4.004
-3.728
-3.448
-3.163
-2.875
-2.582
-2.285
-1.984
-1.679
-1.370
-1.057
-0.741
-0.421
-0.098
0.229
0.558
0.890
1.225
1.563
1.904
2.247

-9.830
-9.809
-9.775
-9.729
-9.672
-9.604
-9.525
-9.436
-9.338
-9.229
-9.112
-8.986
-8.852
-8.710
-8.561
-8.404
-8.240
-8.069
-7.891
-7.707
-7.516
-7.319
-7.116
-6.907
-6.692
-6.472
-6.246
-6.014
-5.777
-5.535
-5.287
-5.035
-4.777
-4.515
-4.248
-3.976
-3.700
-3.420
-3.135
-2.846
-2.552
-2.255
-1.953
-1.648
-1.339
-1.026
-0.709
-0.389
-0.065
0.262
0.591
0.924
1.259
1.597
1.938
2.281

10

-10

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

-10

F
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690

2.281
2.628
2.977
3.330
3.685
4.042
4.403
4.766
5.131
5.500
5.871
6.244
6.620
6.998
7.379
7.762
8.147
8.535
8.924
9.316
9.710
10.106
10.503
10.903
11.305
11.708
12.113
12.520
12.929
13.339
13.751
14.164
14.579
14.995
15.413
15.831
16.252
16.673
17.096
17.520
17.945
18.371
18.798
19.227
19.656
20.086
20.517
20.950
21.383
21.817
22.252
22.687
23.124
23.561
23.999
24.437
24.876
25.316
25.757
26.198

2.316
2.663
3.012
3.365
3.720
4.078
4.439
4.802
5.168
5.537
5.908
6.281
6.658
7.036
7.417
7.800
8.186
8.573
8.963
9.355
9.749
10.145
10.543
10.943
11.345
11.749
12.154
12.561
12.970
13.380
13.792
14.205
14.620
15.037
15.454
15.873
16.294
16.715
17.138
17.562
17.987
18.414
18.841
19.269
19.699
20.129
20.561
20.993
21.426
21.860
22.295
22.731
23.167
23.604
24.042
24.481
24.920
25.360
25.801
26.242

2.351
2.698
3.048
3.400
3.756
4.114
4.475
4.839
5.205
5.574
5.945
6.319
6.695
7.074
7.455
7.839
8.224
8.612
9.002
9.395
9.789
10.185
10.583
10.983
11.385
11.789
12.195
12.602
13.011
13.421
13.833
14.247
14.662
15.078
15.496
15.915
16.336
16.758
17.181
17.605
18.030
18.456
18.884
19.312
19.742
20.172
20.604
21.036
21.470
21.904
22.339
22.774
23.211
23.648
24.086
24.525
24.964
25.404
25.845
26.286

2.385
2.733
3.083
3.436
3.792
4.150
4.511
4.875
5.242
5.611
5.982
6.356
6.733
7.112
7.493
7.877
8.263
8.651
9.041
9.434
9.828
10.225
10.623
11.024
11.426
11.830
12.235
12.643
13.052
13.462
13.875
14.288
14.704
15.120
15.538
15.957
16.378
16.800
17.223
17.647
18.073
18.499
18.927
19.355
19.785
20.216
20.647
21.080
21.513
21.947
22.382
22.818
23.255
23.692
24.130
24.569
25.008
25.448
25.889
26.331

2.420 2.454
2.767 2.802
3.118 3.153
3.471 3.507
3.827 3.863
4.186 4.222
4.547 4.584
4.912 4.948
5.278 5.315
5.648 5.685
6.020 6.057
6.394 6.432
6.771 6.809
7.150 7.188
7.532 7.570
7.916 7.954
8.302 8.340
8.690 8.729
9.081 9.120
9.473 9.513
9.868 9.907
10.265 10.304
10.663 10.703
11.064 11.104
11.466 11.506
11.870 11.911
12.276 12.317
12.684 12.724
13.093 13.134
13.504 13.545
13.916 13.957
14.330 14.371
14.745 14.787
15.162 15.204
15.580 15.622
15.999 16.041
16.420 16.462
16.842 16.884
17.265 17.308
17.690 17.732
18.115 18.158
18.542 18.585
18.969 19.012
19.398 19.441
19.828 19.871
20.259 20.302
20.690 20.733
21.123 21.166
21.556 21.600
21.991 22.034
22.426 22.469
22.862 22.905
23.298 23.342
23.736 23.780
24.174 24.218
24.613 24.657
25.052 25.096
25.493 25.537
25.933 25.977
26.375 26.419

10

2.489
2.837
3.188
3.542
3.899
4.258
4.620
4.985
5.352
5.722
6.094
6.469
6.847
7.226
7.608
7.993
8.379
8.768
9.159
9.552
9.947
10.344
10.743
11.144
11.547
11.951
12.357
12.765
13.175
13.586
13.999
14.413
14.828
15.245
15.664
16.083
16.504
16.927
17.350
17.775
18.200
18.627
19.055
19.484
19.914
20.345
20.777
21.209
21.643
22.078
22.513
22.949
23.386
23.823
24.262
24.701
25.140
25.581
26.022
26.463

2.524
2.872
3.224
3.578
3.935
4.294
4.656
5.021
5.389
5.759
6.132
6.507
6.884
7.264
7.647
8.031
8.418
8.807
9.198
9.591
9.987
10.384
10.783
11.184
11.587
11.992
12.398
12.806
13.216
13.627
14.040
14.454
14.870
15.287
15.706
16.125
16.547
16.969
17.392
17.817
18.243
18.670
19.098
19.527
19.957
20.388
20.820
21.253
21.686
22.121
22.556
22.993
23.429
23.867
24.305
24.745
25.184
25.625
26.066
26.507

2.558
2.907
3.259
3.613
3.970
4.330
4.693
5.058
5.426
5.796
6.169
6.544
6.922
7.302
7.685
8.070
8.457
8.846
9.237
9.631
10.026
10.424
10.823
11.224
11.627
12.032
12.439
12.847
13.257
13.668
14.081
14.496
14.912
15.329
15.748
16.168
16.589
17.011
17.435
17.860
18.286
18.713
19.141
19.570
20.000
20.431
20.863
21.296
21.730
22.165
22.600
23.036
23.473
23.911
24.349
24.789
25.228
25.669
26.110
26.552

2.593
2.942
3.294
3.649
4.006
4.366
4.729
5.095
5.463
5.833
6.207
6.582
6.960
7.341
7.723
8.108
8.496
8.885
9.277
9.670
10.066
10.464
10.863
11.265
11.668
12.073
12.480
12.888
13.298
13.710
14.123
14.537
14.953
15.371
15.790
16.210
16.631
17.054
17.477
17.902
18.328
18.756
19.184
19.613
20.043
20.474
20.906
21.339
21.773
22.208
22.644
23.080
23.517
23.955
24.393
24.832
25.272
25.713
26.154
26.596

2.628
2.977
3.330
3.685
4.042
4.403
4.766
5.131
5.500
5.871
6.244
6.620
6.998
7.379
7.762
8.147
8.535
8.924
9.316
9.710
10.106
10.503
10.903
11.305
11.708
12.113
12.520
12.929
13.339
13.751
14.164
14.579
14.995
15.413
15.831
16.252
16.673
17.096
17.520
17.945
18.371
18.798
19.227
19.656
20.086
20.517
20.950
21.383
21.817
22.252
22.687
23.124
23.561
23.999
24.437
24.876
25.316
25.757
26.198
26.640

100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690

10

115

Table A8. Thermocouple Table (Type E) Continued

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

10

10

700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290

26.640
27.082
27.525
27.969
28.413
28.857
29.302
29.747
30.193
30.639
31.086
31.533
31.980
32.427
32.875
33.323
33.772
34.220
34.669
35.118
35.567
36.016
36.466
36.915
37.365
37.815
38.265
38.714
39.164
39.614
40.064
40.513
40.963
41.412
41.862
42.311
42.760
43.209
43.658
44.107
44.555
45.004
45.452
45.900
46.347
46.794
47.241
47.688
48.135
48.581
49.027
49.472
49.917
50.362
50.807
51.251
51.695
52.138
52.581
53.024

26.684
27.127
27.570
28.013
28.457
28.901
29.346
29.792
30.238
30.684
31.130
31.577
32.025
32.472
32.920
33.368
33.816
34.265
34.714
35.163
35.612
36.061
36.511
36.960
37.410
37.860
38.309
38.759
39.209
39.659
40.109
40.558
41.008
41.457
41.907
42.356
42.805
43.254
43.703
44.152
44.600
45.049
45.497
45.944
46.392
46.839
47.286
47.733
48.179
48.625
49.071
49.517
49.962
50.407
50.851
51.295
51.739
52.182
52.625
53.068

26.728
27.171
27.614
28.057
28.501
28.946
29.391
29.836
30.282
30.728
31.175
31.622
32.069
32.517
32.965
33.413
33.861
34.310
34.759
35.208
35.657
36.106
36.556
37.005
37.455
37.905
38.354
38.804
39.254
39.704
40.154
40.603
41.053
41.502
41.952
42.401
42.850
43.299
43.748
44.197
44.645
45.093
45.541
45.989
46.437
46.884
47.331
47.777
48.224
48.670
49.116
49.561
50.006
50.451
50.895
51.340
51.783
52.227
52.670
53.112

26.773
27.215
27.658
28.102
28.546
28.990
29.435
29.881
30.327
30.773
31.220
31.667
32.114
32.562
33.010
33.458
33.906
34.355
34.804
35.253
35.702
36.151
36.601
37.050
37.500
37.950
38.399
38.849
39.299
39.749
40.199
40.648
41.098
41.547
41.997
42.446
42.895
43.344
43.793
44.242
44.690
45.138
45.586
46.034
46.481
46.929
47.375
47.822
48.268
48.715
49.160
49.606
50.051
50.495
50.940
51.384
51.828
52.271
52.714
53.157

26.817
27.259
27.703
28.146
28.590
29.035
29.480
29.925
30.371
30.818
31.264
31.711
32.159
32.606
33.054
33.503
33.951
34.400
34.849
35.298
35.747
36.196
36.646
37.095
37.545
37.995
38.444
38.894
39.344
39.794
40.243
40.693
41.143
41.592
42.042
42.491
42.940
43.389
43.838
44.286
44.735
45.183
45.631
46.079
46.526
46.973
47.420
47.867
48.313
48.759
49.205
49.650
50.095
50.540
50.984
51.428
51.872
52.315
52.758
53.201

26.861
27.304
27.747
28.191
28.635
29.079
29.525
29.970
30.416
30.862
31.309
31.756
32.204
32.651
33.099
33.547
33.996
34.445
34.893
35.343
35.792
36.241
36.691
37.140
37.590
38.040
38.489
38.939
39.389
39.839
40.288
40.738
41.188
41.637
42.087
42.536
42.985
43.434
43.883
44.331
44.780
45.228
45.676
46.123
46.571
47.018
47.465
47.911
48.358
48.804
49.249
49.695
50.140
50.584
51.029
51.473
51.916
52.360
52.803
53.245

26.905
27.348
27.791
28.235
28.679
29.124
29.569
30.015
30.461
30.907
31.354
31.801
32.248
32.696
33.144
33.592
34.041
34.489
34.938
35.387
35.837
36.286
36.736
37.185
37.635
38.085
38.534
38.984
39.434
39.884
40.333
40.783
41.233
41.682
42.132
42.581
43.030
43.479
43.928
44.376
44.824
45.273
45.720
46.168
46.616
47.063
47.509
47.956
48.402
48.848
49.294
49.739
50.184
50.629
51.073
51.517
51.961
52.404
52.847
53.289

26.950
27.392
27.836
28.279
28.724
29.168
29.614
30.059
30.505
30.952
31.398
31.846
32.293
32.741
33.189
33.637
34.086
34.534
34.983
35.432
35.882
36.331
36.781
37.230
37.680
38.130
38.579
39.029
39.479
39.929
40.378
40.828
41.278
41.727
42.176
42.626
43.075
43.524
43.972
44.421
44.869
45.317
45.765
46.213
46.660
47.107
47.554
48.001
48.447
48.893
49.338
49.784
50.229
50.673
51.118
51.561
52.005
52.448
52.891
53.334

26.994
27.437
27.880
28.324
28.768
29.213
29.658
30.104
30.550
30.996
31.443
31.890
32.338
32.786
33.234
33.682
34.130
34.579
35.028
35.477
35.927
36.376
36.826
37.275
37.725
38.175
38.624
39.074
39.524
39.974
40.423
40.873
41.323
41.772
42.221
42.671
43.120
43.569
44.017
44.466
44.914
45.362
45.810
46.258
46.705
47.152
47.599
48.045
48.492
48.937
49.383
49.828
50.273
50.718
51.162
51.606
52.049
52.493
52.935
53.378

27.038
27.481
27.924
28.368
28.813
29.257
29.703
30.148
30.595
31.041
31.488
31.935
32.383
32.830
33.278
33.727
34.175
34.624
35.073
35.522
35.972
36.421
36.870
37.320
37.770
38.220
38.669
39.119
39.569
40.019
40.468
40.918
41.368
41.817
42.266
42.715
43.165
43.613
44.062
44.511
44.959
45.407
45.855
46.302
46.750
47.197
47.643
48.090
48.536
48.982
49.428
49.873
50.318
50.762
51.206
51.650
52.094
52.537
52.980
53.422

27.082
27.525
27.969
28.413
28.857
29.302
29.747
30.193
30.639
31.086
31.533
31.980
32.427
32.875
33.323
33.772
34.220
34.669
35.118
35.567
36.016
36.466
36.915
37.365
37.815
38.265
38.714
39.164
39.614
40.064
40.513
40.963
41.412
41.862
42.311
42.760
43.209
43.658
44.107
44.555
45.004
45.452
45.900
46.347
46.794
47.241
47.688
48.135
48.581
49.027
49.472
49.917
50.362
50.807
51.251
51.695
52.138
52.581
53.024
53.466

700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
1080
1090
1100
1110
1120
1130
1140
1150
1160
1170
1180
1190
1200
1210
1220
1230
1240
1250
1260
1270
1280
1290

1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590
1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830

53.466
53.908
54.350
54.791
55.232
55.673
56.113
56.553
56.992
57.431
57.870
58.308
58.746
59.184
59.621
60.058
60.494
60.930
61.366
61.801
62.236
62.670
63.104
63.538
63.971
64.403
64.835
65.267
65.698
66.129
66.559
66.989
67.418
67.846
68.274
68.701
69.128
69.554
69.979
70.404
70.828
71.252
71.675
72.097
72.518
72.939
73.360
73.780
74.199
74.618
75.036
75.454
75.872
76.289

53.510
53.952
54.394
54.835
55.276
55.717
56.157
56.597
57.036
57.475
57.914
58.352
58.790
59.228
59.665
60.101
60.538
60.974
61.409
61.845
62.279
62.714
63.148
63.581
64.014
64.447
64.879
65.310
65.741
66.172
66.602
67.031
67.460
67.889
68.317
68.744
69.171
69.597
70.022
70.447
70.871
71.294
71.717
72.139
72.561
72.981
73.402
73.821
74.241
74.659
75.078
75.496
75.913
76.331

53.555
53.997
54.438
54.879
55.320
55.761
56.201
56.641
57.080
57.519
57.958
58.396
58.834
59.271
59.708
60.145
60.581
61.017
61.453
61.888
62.323
62.757
63.191
63.624
64.057
64.490
64.922
65.353
65.784
66.215
66.645
67.074
67.503
67.932
68.359
68.787
69.213
69.639
70.064
70.489
70.913
71.336
71.759
72.181
72.603
73.023
73.444
73.863
74.283
74.701
75.120
75.538
75.955
76.373

53.599
54.041
54.482
54.924
55.364
55.805
56.245
56.685
57.124
57.563
58.002
58.440
58.878
59.315
59.752
60.189
60.625
61.061
61.496
61.932
62.366
62.800
63.234
63.668
64.101
64.533
64.965
65.396
65.827
66.258
66.688
67.117
67.546
67.974
68.402
68.829
69.256
69.682
70.107
70.531
70.955
71.379
71.801
72.223
72.645
73.066
73.486
73.905
74.324
74.743
75.161
75.579
75.997

53.643
54.085
54.527
54.968
55.408
55.849
56.289
56.729
57.168
57.607
58.045
58.484
58.921
59.359
59.796
60.232
60.669
61.105
61.540
61.975
62.410
62.844
63.278
63.711
64.144
64.576
65.008
65.440
65.871
66.301
66.731
67.160
67.589
68.017
68.445
68.872
69.298
69.724
70.149
70.574
70.998
71.421
71.844
72.266
72.687
73.108
73.528
73.947
74.366
74.785
75.203
75.621
76.039

53.687
54.129
54.571
55.012
55.453
55.893
56.333
56.773
57.212
57.651
58.089
58.527
58.965
59.402
59.839
60.276
60.712
61.148
61.583
62.018
62.453
62.887
63.321
63.754
64.187
64.619
65.051
65.483
65.914
66.344
66.774
67.203
67.632
68.060
68.488
68.915
69.341
69.767
70.192
70.616
71.040
71.463
71.886
72.308
72.729
73.150
73.570
73.989
74.408
74.827
75.245
75.663
76.081

53.732
54.173
54.615
55.056
55.497
55.937
56.377
56.816
57.256
57.695
58.133
58.571
59.009
59.446
59.883
60.320
60.756
61.192
61.627
62.062
62.496
62.931
63.364
63.798
64.230
64.663
65.094
65.526
65.957
66.387
66.817
67.246
67.675
68.103
68.530
68.957
69.384
69.809
70.234
70.659
71.082
71.506
71.928
72.350
72.771
73.192
73.612
74.031
74.450
74.869
75.287
75.705
76.122

53.776
54.218
54.659
55.100
55.541
55.981
56.421
56.860
57.300
57.738
58.177
58.615
59.053
59.490
59.927
60.363
60.799
61.235
61.671
62.105
62.540
62.974
63.408
63.841
64.274
64.706
65.138
65.569
66.000
66.430
66.860
67.289
67.718
68.146
68.573
69.000
69.426
69.852
70.277
70.701
71.125
71.548
71.970
72.392
72.813
73.234
73.654
74.073
74.492
74.910
75.329
75.746
76.164

53.820
54.262
54.703
55.144
55.585
56.025
56.465
56.904
57.344
57.782
58.221
58.659
59.096
59.534
59.970
60.407
60.843
61.279
61.714
62.149
62.583
63.017
63.451
63.884
64.317
64.749
65.181
65.612
66.043
66.473
66.903
67.332
67.760
68.188
68.616
69.043
69.469
69.894
70.319
70.744
71.167
71.590
72.012
72.434
72.855
73.276
73.696
74.115
74.534
74.952
75.370
75.788
76.206

53.864
54.306
54.747
55.188
55.629
56.069
56.509
56.948
57.387
57.826
58.265
58.702
59.140
59.577
60.014
60.451
60.887
61.322
61.758
62.192
62.627
63.061
63.494
63.927
64.360
64.792
65.224
65.655
66.086
66.516
66.946
67.375
67.803
68.231
68.659
69.085
69.511
69.937
70.362
70.786
71.209
71.632
72.055
72.476
72.897
73.318
73.738
74.157
74.576
74.994
75.412
75.830
76.248

53.908
54.350
54.791
55.232
55.673
56.113
56.553
56.992
57.431
57.870
58.308
58.746
59.184
59.621
60.058
60.494
60.930
61.366
61.801
62.236
62.670
63.104
63.538
63.971
64.403
64.835
65.267
65.698
66.129
66.559
66.989
67.418
67.846
68.274
68.701
69.128
69.554
69.979
70.404
70.828
71.252
71.675
72.097
72.518
72.939
73.360
73.780
74.199
74.618
75.036
75.454
75.872
76.289

1300
1310
1320
1330
1340
1350
1360
1370
1380
1390
1400
1410
1420
1430
1440
1450
1460
1470
1480
1490
1500
1510
1520
1530
1540
1550
1560
1570
1580
1590
1600
1610
1620
1630
1640
1650
1660
1670
1680
1690
1700
1710
1720
1730
1740
1750
1760
1770
1780
1790
1800
1810
1820
1830

10

10

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Table A9. Thermocouple Table (Type T)

Thermoelectric Voltage in Millivolts
F

-10

-9

-8

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140

-6.254
-6.240
-6.217
-6.187
-6.150
-6.105
-6.053
-5.994
-5.930
-5.860
-5.785
-5.705
-5.620
-5.532
-5.439
-5.341
-5.240
-5.135
-5.025
-4.912
-4.794
-4.673
-4.548
-4.419
-4.286
-4.149
-4.009
-3.865
-3.717
-3.565
-3.410
-3.251
-3.089
-2.923
-2.754
-2.581
-2.405
-2.225
-2.043
-1.857
-1.667
-1.475
-1.279
-1.081
-0.879
-0.675
-0.467
-0.256
-0.043
0.173
0.391
0.611
0.834
1.060
1.288
1.519
1.752
1.988
2.227
2.468

-6.253
-6.238
-6.215
-6.184
-6.146
-6.100
-6.047
-5.988
-5.923
-5.853
-5.777
-5.697
-5.612
-5.523
-5.429
-5.332
-5.230
-5.124
-5.014
-4.900
-4.783
-4.661
-4.535
-4.406
-4.273
-4.136
-3.995
-3.850
-3.702
-3.550
-3.394
-3.235
-3.072
-2.906
-2.737
-2.564
-2.387
-2.207
-2.024
-1.838
-1.648
-1.456
-1.260
-1.061
-0.859
-0.654
-0.446
-0.235
-0.022
0.195
0.413
0.634
0.857
1.083
1.311
1.542
1.776
2.012
2.251
2.492

-6.252
-6.236
-6.212
-6.180
-6.141
-6.095
-6.042
-5.982
-5.916
-5.845
-5.769
-5.688
-5.603
-5.513
-5.420
-5.322
-5.219
-5.113
-5.003
-4.889
-4.771
-4.648
-4.523
-4.393
-4.259
-4.122
-3.980
-3.836
-3.687
-3.535
-3.379
-3.219
-3.056
-2.889
-2.719
-2.546
-2.369
-2.189
-2.006
-1.819
-1.629
-1.436
-1.240
-1.041
-0.839
-0.633
-0.425
-0.214
0.000
0.216
0.435
0.656
0.879
1.105
1.334
1.565
1.799
2.036
2.275
2.517

-6.251
-6.234
-6.209
-6.177
-6.137
-6.090
-6.036
-5.976
-5.909
-5.838
-5.761
-5.680
-5.594
-5.504
-5.410
-5.312
-5.209
-5.102
-4.992
-4.877
-4.759
-4.636
-4.510
-4.380
-4.246
-4.108
-3.966
-3.821
-3.672
-3.519
-3.363
-3.203
-3.040
-2.873
-2.702
-2.529
-2.351
-2.171
-1.987
-1.800
-1.610
-1.417
-1.220
-1.021
-0.818
-0.613
-0.404
-0.193
0.022
0.238
0.457
0.678
0.902
1.128
1.357
1.588
1.823
2.060
2.299
2.541

-6.250
-6.232
-6.206
-6.173
-6.133
-6.085
-6.030
-5.969
-5.902
-5.830
-5.753
-5.672
-5.585
-5.495
-5.400
-5.301
-5.198
-5.091
-4.980
-4.865
-4.746
-4.624
-4.497
-4.366
-4.232
-4.094
-3.952
-3.806
-3.657
-3.504
-3.347
-3.187
-3.023
-2.856
-2.685
-2.511
-2.334
-2.153
-1.969
-1.781
-1.591
-1.397
-1.200
-1.001
-0.798
-0.592
-0.383
-0.171
0.043
0.260
0.479
0.700
0.924
1.151
1.380
1.612
1.846
2.083
2.323
2.565

-6.248
-6.230
-6.203
-6.170
-6.128
-6.080
-6.025
-5.963
-5.896
-5.823
-5.745
-5.663
-5.577
-5.486
-5.391
-5.291
-5.188
-5.081
-4.969
-4.854
-4.734
-4.611
-4.484
-4.353
-4.218
-4.080
-3.937
-3.791
-3.642
-3.488
-3.331
-3.171
-3.006
-2.839
-2.668
-2.493
-2.316
-2.134
-1.950
-1.762
-1.572
-1.378
-1.181
-0.980
-0.777
-0.571
-0.362
-0.150
0.065
0.282
0.501
0.723
0.947
1.174
1.403
1.635
1.870
2.107
2.347
2.590

-6.258
-6.247
-6.227
-6.200
-6.166
-6.124
-6.075
-6.019
-5.956
-5.888
-5.815
-5.737
-5.655
-5.568
-5.476
-5.381
-5.281
-5.177
-5.070
-4.958
-4.842
-4.722
-4.599
-4.471
-4.340
-4.205
-4.066
-3.923
-3.777
-3.626
-3.473
-3.315
-3.154
-2.990
-2.822
-2.651
-2.476
-2.298
-2.116
-1.931
-1.743
-1.552
-1.358
-1.161
-0.960
-0.757
-0.550
-0.341
-0.129
0.086
0.303
0.523
0.745
0.969
1.196
1.426
1.658
1.893
2.131
2.371
2.614

-6.257
-6.245
-6.225
-6.197
-6.162
-6.119
-6.069
-6.013
-5.950
-5.881
-5.808
-5.729
-5.646
-5.559
-5.467
-5.371
-5.271
-5.167
-5.059
-4.946
-4.830
-4.710
-4.586
-4.458
-4.326
-4.191
-4.052
-3.908
-3.762
-3.611
-3.457
-3.299
-3.138
-2.973
-2.805
-2.633
-2.458
-2.280
-2.098
-1.913
-1.724
-1.533
-1.338
-1.141
-0.940
-0.736
-0.530
-0.320
-0.107
0.108
0.325
0.545
0.767
0.992
1.219
1.449
1.682
1.917
2.155
2.395
2.639

-6.256
-6.243
-6.222
-6.194
-6.158
-6.115
-6.064
-6.007
-5.943
-5.874
-5.800
-5.721
-5.638
-5.550
-5.458
-5.361
-5.261
-5.156
-5.048
-4.935
-4.818
-4.698
-4.573
-4.445
-4.313
-4.177
-4.037
-3.894
-3.747
-3.596
-3.441
-3.283
-3.122
-2.956
-2.788
-2.616
-2.440
-2.262
-2.079
-1.894
-1.705
-1.514
-1.319
-1.121
-0.920
-0.716
-0.509
-0.299
-0.086
0.130
0.347
0.567
0.790
1.015
1.242
1.472
1.705
1.941
2.179
2.420
2.663

-6.255
-6.242
-6.220
-6.191
-6.154
-6.110
-6.059
-6.001
-5.937
-5.867
-5.792
-5.713
-5.629
-5.541
-5.448
-5.351
-5.250
-5.145
-5.036
-4.923
-4.806
-4.685
-4.561
-4.432
-4.300
-4.163
-4.023
-3.879
-3.732
-3.581
-3.426
-3.267
-3.105
-2.940
-2.771
-2.598
-2.423
-2.244
-2.061
-1.875
-1.686
-1.494
-1.299
-1.101
-0.900
-0.695
-0.488
-0.278
-0.064
0.151
0.369
0.589
0.812
1.037
1.265
1.496
1.729
1.964
2.203
2.444
2.687

-6.254
-6.240
-6.217
-6.187
-6.150
-6.105
-6.053
-5.994
-5.930
-5.860
-5.785
-5.705
-5.620
-5.532
-5.439
-5.341
-5.240
-5.135
-5.025
-4.912
-4.794
-4.673
-4.548
-4.419
-4.286
-4.149
-4.009
-3.865
-3.717
-3.565
-3.410
-3.251
-3.089
-2.923
-2.754
-2.581
-2.405
-2.225
-2.043
-1.857
-1.667
-1.475
-1.279
-1.081
-0.879
-0.675
-0.467
-0.256
-0.043
0.173
0.391
0.611
0.834
1.060
1.288
1.519
1.752
1.988
2.227
2.468
2.712

10

-450
-440
-430
-420
-410
-400
-390
-380
-370
-360
-350
-340
-330
-320
-310
-300
-290
-280
-270
-260
-250
-240
-230
-220
-210
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140

150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
710
720
730
740
750

2.712
2.958
3.207
3.459
3.712
3.968
4.227
4.487
4.750
5.015
5.282
5.551
5.823
6.096
6.371
6.648
6.928
7.209
7.492
7.777
8.064
8.352
8.643
8.935
9.229
9.525
9.822
10.122
10.423
10.725
11.029
11.335
11.643
11.951
12.262
12.574
12.887
13.202
13.518
13.836
14.155
14.476
14.797
15.121
15.445
15.771
16.098
16.426
16.756
17.086
17.418
17.752
18.086
18.422
18.759
19.097
19.437
19.777
20.118
20.460
20.803

2.737
2.983
3.232
3.484
3.738
3.994
4.253
4.513
4.776
5.042
5.309
5.578
5.850
6.123
6.399
6.676
6.956
7.237
7.520
7.805
8.092
8.381
8.672
8.964
9.259
9.555
9.852
10.152
10.453
10.755
11.060
11.366
11.673
11.982
12.293
12.605
12.919
13.234
13.550
13.868
14.187
14.508
14.830
15.153
15.477
15.803
16.130
16.459
16.789
17.120
17.452
17.785
18.120
18.456
18.793
19.131
19.471
19.811
20.152
20.495
20.838

2.761
3.008
3.257
3.509
3.763
4.020
4.279
4.540
4.803
5.068
5.336
5.605
5.877
6.151
6.426
6.704
6.984
7.265
7.549
7.834
8.121
8.410
8.701
8.994
9.288
9.584
9.882
10.182
10.483
10.786
11.090
11.396
11.704
12.013
12.324
12.636
12.950
13.265
13.582
13.900
14.219
14.540
14.862
15.185
15.510
15.836
16.163
16.492
16.822
17.153
17.485
17.819
18.153
18.490
18.827
19.165
19.505
19.845
20.187
20.529
20.872

2.786
3.033
3.282
3.534
3.789
4.046
4.305
4.566
4.829
5.095
5.363
5.632
5.904
6.178
6.454
6.732
7.012
7.294
7.577
7.863
8.150
8.439
8.730
9.023
9.318
9.614
9.912
10.212
10.513
10.816
11.121
11.427
11.735
12.044
12.355
12.668
12.982
13.297
13.614
13.932
14.251
14.572
14.894
15.218
15.543
15.869
16.196
16.525
16.855
17.186
17.518
17.852
18.187
18.523
18.861
19.199
19.539
19.879
20.221
20.563

2.810 2.835
3.058 3.082
3.307 3.333
3.560 3.585
3.814 3.840
4.071 4.097
4.331 4.357
4.592 4.618
4.856 4.882
5.122 5.148
5.389 5.416
5.660 5.687
5.932 5.959
6.206 6.233
6.482 6.510
6.760 6.788
7.040 7.068
7.322 7.350
7.606 7.634
7.891 7.920
8.179 8.208
8.468 8.497
8.759 8.789
9.052 9.082
9.347 9.377
9.644 9.673
9.942 9.972
10.242 10.272
10.543 10.574
10.847 10.877
11.151 11.182
11.458 11.489
11.766 11.797
12.075 12.106
12.386 12.418
12.699 12.730
13.013 13.045
13.328 13.360
13.645 13.677
13.964 13.995
14.283 14.315
14.604 14.636
14.926 14.959
15.250 15.283
15.575 15.608
15.901 15.934
16.229 16.262
16.558 16.591
16.888 16.921
17.219 17.252
17.552 17.585
17.886 17.919
18.221 18.254
18.557 18.591
18.894 18.928
19.233 19.267
19.573 19.607
19.913 19.947
20.255 20.289
20.597 20.632

10

2.860
3.107
3.358
3.610
3.866
4.123
4.383
4.645
4.909
5.175
5.443
5.714
5.986
6.261
6.537
6.816
7.096
7.378
7.663
7.949
8.237
8.526
8.818
9.111
9.406
9.703
10.002
10.302
10.604
10.907
11.213
11.519
11.828
12.138
12.449
12.762
13.076
13.392
13.709
14.027
14.347
14.669
14.991
15.315
15.640
15.967
16.295
16.624
16.954
17.286
17.618
17.952
18.288
18.624
18.962
19.301
19.641
19.982
20.323
20.666

2.884
3.132
3.383
3.636
3.891
4.149
4.409
4.671
4.935
5.202
5.470
5.741
6.014
6.288
6.565
6.844
7.124
7.407
7.691
7.977
8.266
8.555
8.847
9.141
9.436
9.733
10.032
10.332
10.634
10.938
11.243
11.550
11.859
12.169
12.480
12.793
13.108
13.423
13.741
14.059
14.379
14.701
15.023
15.347
15.673
15.999
16.327
16.657
16.987
17.319
17.652
17.986
18.321
18.658
18.996
19.335
19.675
20.016
20.358
20.700

2.909
3.157
3.408
3.661
3.917
4.175
4.435
4.697
4.962
5.228
5.497
5.768
6.041
6.316
6.593
6.872
7.152
7.435
7.720
8.006
8.294
8.585
8.876
9.170
9.466
9.763
10.062
10.362
10.664
10.968
11.274
11.581
11.890
12.200
12.511
12.824
13.139
13.455
13.772
14.091
14.411
14.733
15.056
15.380
15.705
16.032
16.360
16.690
17.020
17.352
17.685
18.019
18.355
18.692
19.030
19.369
19.709
20.050
20.392
20.735

2.934
3.182
3.433
3.687
3.943
4.201
4.461
4.724
4.988
5.255
5.524
5.795
6.068
6.343
6.621
6.900
7.181
7.463
7.748
8.035
8.323
8.614
8.906
9.200
9.495
9.793
10.092
10.392
10.695
10.999
11.304
11.612
11.920
12.231
12.543
12.856
13.171
13.487
13.804
14.123
14.444
14.765
15.088
15.412
15.738
16.065
16.393
16.723
17.053
17.385
17.718
18.053
18.389
18.725
19.064
19.403
19.743
20.084
20.426
20.769

2.958
3.207
3.459
3.712
3.968
4.227
4.487
4.750
5.015
5.282
5.551
5.823
6.096
6.371
6.648
6.928
7.209
7.492
7.777
8.064
8.352
8.643
8.935
9.229
9.525
9.822
10.122
10.423
10.725
11.029
11.335
11.643
11.951
12.262
12.574
12.887
13.202
13.518
13.836
14.155
14.476
14.797
15.121
15.445
15.771
16.098
16.426
16.756
17.086
17.418
17.752
18.086
18.422
18.759
19.097
19.437
19.777
20.118
20.460
20.803

150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
710
720
730
740
750

10

117

Table A10. Platinum 100 Ohm RTD DIN Curve Table

Degrees Fahrenheit
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
32
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
212
225
250
275
300

118

Degrees Celsius
-17.78
-15.00
-12.22
-9.44
-6.67
-3.89
-1.11
0.00
1.67
4.44
7.22
10.00
12.78
15.56
18.33
21.11
23.89
26.67
29.44
32.22
35.00
37.78
40.56
43.33
46.11
48.89
51.67
54.44
57.22
60.00
62.78
65.56
68.33
71.11
73.89
76.67
79.44
82.22
85.00
87.78
90.56
93.33
100.00
107.22
121.11
135.00
148.89

Ohms
93.04
94.12
95.21
96.31
97.39
98.48
99.57
100.00
100.65
101.73
102.82
103.90
104.98
106.07
107.15
108.22
109.31
110.38
111.45
112.53
113.61
114.68
115.76
116.83
117.90
118.97
120.04
121.11
122.17
123.24
124.31
125.37
126.44
127.50
128.56
129.62
130.68
131.74
132.80
133.86
134.91
135.97
138.50
141.24
146.48
151.70
156.90

ISA SYMBOLS
ISA Identification Letters
FIRST-LETTER (4)
MEASURED OR
INITIATING
VARIABLE

MODIFIER

SUCCEEDING-LETTERS (3)
READOUT OR
PASSIVE FUNCTION

Analysis (5,19)

Alarm

Burner, Combustion

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

E
F
G

Hand

Current (Electrical)

J
K
L
M

Sensor (Primary
Element)
Ratio (Fraction) (4)
Glass, Viewing
Device (9)
High (7, 15, 16)
Indicate (10)

Power

Scan (7)

Time, Time Schedule

Time Rate of Change

(4, 21)

Level
User's Choice (1)

Control Station (22)

Light (11)

Middle,
Intermediate (7,15)

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

Orifice, Restriction

Pressure, Vacuum

Point (Test)
Connection

Quantity

Radiation

Speed, Frequency

Temperature

Multivariable (6)

Vibration, Mechanical
Analysis (19)

Low (7, 15, 16)

Momentary (4)

O
P

User's Choice (1)

Control (13)

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

MODIFIER

Differential (4)

Voltage
Flow Rate

OUTPUT FUNCTION

User's Choice (1)

User's Choice (1)

Integrate, Totalize (4)

Record (17)
Safety (8)

Switch (13)
Transmit (18)
Multifunction (12)

Multifunction (12)

Multifunction (12)

Valve, Damper,
Louver (13)

Weight, Force

Unclassified (2)

X Axis

Well

Event, State or
Presence (20)

Y Axis

Position, Dimension

Z Axis

Unclassified (2)

Unclassified (2)

Unclassified (2)

Relay, Compute,
Convert (13, 14, 18)

Driver, Actuator,
Unclassified Final
Control Element
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses refer to specific explanatory notes in ANSI/ISA-5.1-1984(R1992) Section 5.1.
Z

119

120

General Instrument or Function Symbol

PRIMARY
LOCATION
NORMALLY
ACCESSIBLE
TO OPERATOR

FIELD
MOUNTED

AUXILIARY
LOCATION
NORMALLY
ACCESSIBLE
TO OPERATOR

BEHIND THE
PANEL
NORMALLY
INACCESSIBLE TO
OPERATOR

INSTRUMENT
WITH LONG
TAG NUMBER

INTERLOCK
LOGIC

CONVERT
SUCH AS
CURRENT TO
PRESSURE

DISCRETE
INSTRUMENT
SHARED DISPLAY,
SHARED CONTROL
COMPUTER
FUNCTION
PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROL

INSTRUMENTS
SHARING
COMMON
HOUSING
MORE
COMMON
SYMBOLS

121

Signal Lines
1. INSTRUMENT SUPPLY OR CONNECTED
TO PROCESS
2. UNDEFINED SIGNAL
3. PNEUMATIC SIGNAL
4. ELECTRIC SIGNAL
5. HYDRAULIC SIGNAL
6. CAPILLARY SIGNAL
7. ELECTROMAGNETIC OR SONIC SIGNAL
(GUIDED)
8. ELECTROMAGNETIC OR SONIC SIGNAL
(NOT GUIDED)
9. INTERNAL SYSTEMS LINK
(SOFTWARE OR DATA LINK)
10. MECHANICAL LINK

122

Worked Examples
Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves
Introduction
The function of a pressure relief valve is to protect pressure vessels, piping systems, and other
equipment from pressures exceeding their design pressure by more than a fixed
predetermined amount. The permissible amount of overpressure is covered by various codes
and is a function of the type of equipment and the conditions causing the overpressure.
It is not the purpose of a pressure relief valve to control or regulate the pressure in the vessel or
system that the valve protects, and it does not take the place of a control or regulating valve.
There are modulating type proportional valves available for the purpose of regulating over
pressure such as in the application of positive displacement pumps, but the back pressure will
have to be known for proper sizing.
The aim of safety systems in processing plants is to prevent damage to equipment, avoid injury
to personnel and to eliminate any risks of compromising the welfare of the community at large
and the environment. Proper sizing, selection, manufacture, assembly, test, installation, and
maintenance of a pressure relief valve are critical to obtaining maximum protection.
List of Code Sections Pertaining to Pressure Relief Valves
Section I

Power Boilers

Section III, Division 1

Nuclear Power Plant Components

Section IV

Heating Boilers

Section VI

Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating

Boilers

Section VII

Recommended Rules for the Care of Power Boilers

Section VIII, Division 1

Pressure Vessels

Appendix 11

Capacity Conversions for Safety Valves

Appendix M

Installation and Operation

Section VIII, Division 2

Pressure Vessels - Alternative Rules

B31.3, Chapter II, Part 3

Power Piping - Safety and Relief Valves

B31.3, Chapter II, Part 6

Power Piping - Pressure Relief Piping

Some of the code excerpts pertaining to the CSE examination are listed in the book in the
section on pressure relief.

123

Unless otherwise noted, all symbols used are defined as follows:

A = Valve effective orifice area, in
C = Flow constant determined by the ratio of specific heats, see Table 2 (use C = 315 if k is
unknown)
G = Specific gravity referred to water = 1.0 at 70F
K = Coefficient of discharge obtainable from valve manufacture (K = 0.975 for many nozzletype valves)
Kb = Correction factor due to back pressure. This is valve specific; refer to manufacturers
literature
Kn = Correction factor for saturated steam at set pressures > 1,500 psia, see Equation 6
Kp = Correction factor for relieving capacity vs. lift for relief valves in liquid service, see
Equations 1 and 2
Ksh = Correction factor due to the degree of superheat in steam (Ksh = 1.0 for saturated steam)
Ku = Correction factor for viscosity, see Equations 8 and 9 (use Ku =1.0 for all but highly
viscous liquids)
Kw = Correction factor due to back pressure for use with balanced bellows valves
M = Molecular weight, see Table 2 for values of some common gases
P1 = Upstream pressure, psia (set pressure + overpressure + atmospheric pressure)
!P = Differential pressure (set pressure, psig ! back pressure, psig)
Q = Flow, gpm
T = Inlet vapor temperature, R
Rne = Reynolds numbers
W = Flow, lb/hr
Z = Compressibility factor (use Z = 1 for ideal gas)
" = Liquid dynamic (absolute) viscosity, centipoises
FORMULAS
Vapor or gases,

A=

W TZ
K b CKP M

Steam,

A=

124

Ws
51.5 KPK b K sh

Liquids,

A=

Qg G
27.2 Pd K p K u K w
Table A11. Standard Nozzle Orifice Data
NOZZLE ORIFICE AREAS
Size Designation

Orifice Area, in2

0.196

0.307

0.503

0.785

1.280

1.840

2.850

3.600

4.340

6.380

11.050

16.000

26.000

Manufacturers customized versions of the LIQUIDS Equation should be used when available.
These typically modify the equation presented to reflect actual coefficients of discharge (K)
based on required ASME capacity certification testing. In some cases, the variable K may be
absent. The gas and vapor formula presented is based on perfect gas laws. Many real gases and
vapors, however, deviate from a perfect gas. The compressibility factor Z is used to compensate
for the deviations of real gases from the ideal gas. In the event the compressibility factor for a
gas or vapor cannot be determined, a conservative value of Z = 1 is commonly used. Values of Z
based on temperature and pressure considerations are available in the open literature.
The standard equations listed above may not fully take into consideration the effect of back
pressure on the valve capacity. The capacity of pressure relief valves of conventional design
will be markedly reduced if the back pressure is greater than 10% of the set pressure. For
example, a back pressure of 15% of the set pressure may reduce the capacity as much as 40%.
The capacities of bellows valves with balanced discs are not affected by back pressure until it
reaches 40 to 50% of the set pressure. If back pressure on valves in gas and vapor service
exceeds the critical pressure (generally taken as 55% of accumulated inlet pressure, absolute),
the flow correction factor Kb must be applied. If the back pressure is less than critical pressure,
no correction factor is generally required.

125

Overpressure Considerations
Back pressure correction factors should not be confused with the correction factor Kp that
accounts for the variation in relieving capacity of relief valves in liquid service that occurs with
the change in the amount of overpressure or accumulation. Typical values of Kp range from 0.3
for an overpressure of 0%, 1.0 for 25%, and up to 1.1 for an overpressure of 50%. A regression
analysis on a typical manufacturers performance data produced the following correlation
equations for Kp:
For % overpressure < 25,
1. Kp = -0.0014 (% overpressure)2 + 0.073 (% overpressure) + 0.016
For 25% overpressure < 50,
2. Kp = 0.00335 (% overpressure)2 + 0.918
Equation 4 is based on the empirical Napier formula for steam flow. Correction factors are
included to account for the effects of superheat, back pressure and subcritical flow. An
additional correction factor Kn is required by ASME when relieving pressure (P1) is above
1,500 psia:
EXAMPLE 1 - Steam Application

Given:
Fluid:
Required Capacity:
Pressure:
Back Pressure:
Inlet relieving Temperature:
Molecular Weight:

Saturated steam
40,000 lb/hr Set
140 psig Overpressure: 10% (or 14 psig)
Atmospheric
Saturation temperature
18

Find: XYZ Valve Companys standard orifice for this application

Solution: Refer to Figure 3 and find that a P orifice is required, which will have a capacity of
53,290 lb/hr. Find the Required pressure of 140 in the left column, follow the line to the right.
Column N = 36,610 lb/hr - this is too small. Column P = 53,290 lb/hr. - this is the size to select.
The problem may also be solved by using the formula and finding the required area for the
proper orifice form the above chart, Table A11. Standard Nozzle Orifice Data. Use
Manufacturers data and formulas to receive exact results.
See the orifice chart on the next page.

126

THE XYZ VALVE COMPANY

Approved: API-ASME and ASME Certified: National Board of Boiler
Pressure Vessel Codes and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

HYPOTHETICAL TYPICAL CAPACITY TABLE

Capacity in Pounds per Hour of Saturated Steam at Set Pressure Plus 10% Overpressure
Set
Press
(psig)

ORIFICE

DESIGNA

10

141

252

395

646

1009

165

10

3666

4626

5577

8198

14200

20550

33410

20

202

360

563

923

1440

2362

3373

5235

6606

7964

11710

20280

29350

47710

30

262

467

732

1200

1872

3069

4384

6804

8586

10350

15220

26350

38200

62010

40

323

575

901

1476

2304

3777

5395

8374

10570

12740

18730

32430

47000

76310

50

383

683

1070

1753

2736

4485

6405

9943

12550

15120

22230

38510

55800

90610

60

444

791

1939

9030

3167

5193

7416

11510

14530

17510

25740

44590

64550

104900

70

504

899

1408

2306

3599

5901

8427

13080

16510

19900

29250

50660

73400

119200

80

565

1005

1576

2583

4031

6609

9438

14650

18490

22290

32760

56740

82100

133500

90

625

1115

1745

2860

4463

7317

10450

16220

20470

24670

36270

69890

90900

147800

100

686

1220

1914

3136

4894

8024

11460

17790

22450

27060

39780

68900

99700

162110

120

807

1440

2252

2690

5758

9440

13480

20930

26410

318300

46800

81050

117000

190710

140

998

1655

2590

4943

6621

10860

15550

24070

30370

36610

53290

93210

135000

160

1050

1870

2927

4796

7485

12270

17530

27200

34330

41380

60830

105400

152500

180

1170

2085

3265

5349

8348

136900

19550

30340

38290

46160

67850

117500

170000

200

1290

2300

36030

5903

9212

15100

21570

33480

42250

50930

74870

129700

188000

220

1410

2515

3940

6456

10080

16520

23590

36620

46210

55700

81890

141800

205500

240

1535

2730

4278

7009

10940

17930

25610

39760

50170

60480

88910

154000

223000

260

1655

2945

4616

7563

11800

19350

27630

49890

54130

65250

95920

166100

240500

280

1775

3160

4953

8116

12670

20770

29660

46030

58090

70030

102900

178300

258000

300

1895

3380

5291

8669

13530

22180

31680

49170

62050

74800

110000

190400

276000

320

2015

3595

5629

9223

14390

23600

33700

52310

66010

79570

117000

202600

340

2140

3810

5967

9776

15260

25010

35720

55450

69970

84350

124000

214800

360

2260

4025

6304

10330

16120

26430

37740

58590

73930

89120

131000

226900

380

2380

4240

6642

10880

16980

27840

39770

61720

77890

93900

138000

239100

400

2500

4455

6980

1440

17850

29260

41790

64860

81850

98670

145100

251200

420

2620

4670

7317

11990

18710

30680

43810

68000

85810

103400

152100

263400

440

2745

4885

7655

12400

19570

32090

45830

71140

89770

108200

159100

275500

460

2865

5105

7993

13100

20440

33510

47850

74280

93730

113000

166100

287700

480

2985

5320

8330

13650

21300

34920

49870

77420

97690

117800

173100

299800

127

EXAMPLE 2 - Manual calculation verification of Example 1

Given: Same conditions and fluid properties as Example 1

Find: The correct size standard orifice to meet the given requirements.
Solution:
1. Because the steam is saturated and the set pressure < 1,500 psia, Ksh = 1.0 and Kn = 1.0
2. Calculate an orifice effective area using Equation 4:

A=

Ws
Ws
40,000
=
= 4.72in 2
51.5 KPK b K sh 51.5 ( 0.975 )(140 + 14 +
_14.7 )(1)(1)

3. From Table 1, find the smallest standard orifice designation that has an area equal to or
greater than A.
4. Select a P orifice with an actual area equal to 6.38 in2.

128

EXAMPLE 3 - Gas/Vapor Application (see Table 2 on the next page)

Given:
Fluid:

Saturated ammonia vapor

Required Capacity:

15,000 lb/hr

Set Pressure:

325 psig (constant back pressure of 15 psig deducted)

Overpressure:

10%

Back Pressure:

15 psig (constant)

Inlet relieving Temperature: NH3 saturation temperature @ P1 (138F) Molecular Weight:17

Find: The correct size standard orifice to meet the given requirements.
Solution:
1. Determine from Table 2 below that NH3 has a nozzle constant of C = 347.
2. Because the back pressure is < 40% of set pressure, assume Kb = 1.0
3. Assume that NH3 is an ideal gas, # Z = 1.0
4. Calculate an orifice effective area using Equation 3:

A=

15,000 (138 + 460)(1)

W TZ
=
= 0.707in2
KbCKP M ( 0.975)( 347 )(1)( 325 + 32.5 + 14.7 ) 17

5. From Table 1, find the smallest standard orifice designation that is equal to or greater than A.
6. Select an H orifice with an actual area equal to 0.785 in2.

129

Table A11. Typical Properties of Gases

130

Viscous Fluid Considerations

The procedure to follow to correct for a viscous fluid, i.e., a fluid whose viscosity is greater than
150 centipoise (cP) is to:
1. Determine a preliminary required pressure relief valve orifice size (effective area)
discounting any effects for viscosity. This is done by using the standard liquid
sizing formula and setting the viscosity correction factor Ku= 1.0. Select the
standard orifice size letter designation that has an actual area equal to or greater
than this effective area.
2. Use the actual area of the viscous trial size orifice to calculate a Reynolds number
(RNE) using the following formula:
(equation 7)

RNE =

2800GQ
A

3. Use the Reynolds number calculated in Step 2 to calculate a viscosity correction

factor Ku from the following equations:
(equation 8)
For RNE < 200, K = 0.27 ln R 0.65
u
NE
(equation 8)
For RNE > = 200 and RNE < 10,000,

Ku = 0.00777 ( ln RNE ) + 0.165ln RNE + 0.128

2

4. Determine a corrected required effective area of the pressure relief valve orifice
using the standard liquid sizing formula and the value of Ku determined in Step 3.
5. Compare the corrected effective area determined in Step 4 with the chosen actual
orifice area in Step 1. If the corrected effective area is less than the actual trial area
assumed in Step 1, then the initial viscous trial size assumed in Step 1 is acceptable.
Repeat this iterative process until an acceptable size is found.

131

EXAMPLE 4 - Viscous Liquid Application

Given:
Fluid:

No. 6 Fuel Oil Required Capacity: 1,200 gal/min

Set Pressure:

150 psig Overpressure:10%

Back Pressure:

Atmospheric Inlet relieving

Temperature:

60F

Dynamic Viscosity:

850 cP

Specific Gravity:

0.993

Find: The correct size standard orifice to meet the given requirements.
Solution:
1. Since the overpressure is < 25%, determine the correction factor Kp from Equation 1:
For % overpressure < 25,
Kp = -0.0014 (% overpressure)2 + 0.073 (% overpressure) + 0.016
Kp = -0.0014 (10)2 + 0.073 (10) + 0.016 = 0.606 = 0.61
2. Select an orifice trial size by setting Ku = 1.0 and using Equation 5. Since the back
pressure = 0, then Kw = 1.0:

A=

Qg G
27.2 Pd K p K u K w

1, 200 0.993

( 27.2 ) (150 0 ) ( 0.61)(1)(1)

= 589in 2

3. From Table 1, it can be seen that an orifice size designation P with an actual area
of 6.38 in2 must be used.
4. Using the P orifice area, calculate the Reynolds number using Equation 7:

RNE =

2800GQ 2800 ( 0.993)(1200 )

=
= 615
A
(850 )( 6.38)

5. Since RNE > 200, use Equation 9 and compute a viscosity correction factor Ku:

Ku = 0.00777 ( ln RNE ) + 0.165ln RNE + 0.128

2

132

= 0.00777 ( 6.422 ) + 0.165 ( 6.422 ) + 0.128 = 0.87

2

6. Compute a corrected orifice effective area based on the now known value of Ku:

A=

Qg G
27.2 Pd K p K u K w

1, 200 0.993

( 27.2 ) (150 0 ) ( 0.61)( 0.87 )(1)

= 676in 2

7. Since the corrected orifice effective area (6.76 in2) is greater than the selected trial
orifice area (6.38 in2), the P orifice is unacceptable. Select the next larger size
orifice (Q) with an area of 11.05 in2 for this viscous application.

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