How to Calculate and Solve for Drift | System Performance Characteristics
Last Updated on April 23, 2024
The image above represents drift. Two essential parameters are needed to calculate drift: new reading (RN) and initial reading (RO).
The formula for calculating drift:
D = RN – RO
Where:
D = Drift
RN = New Reading
RO = Initial Reading
Let’s solve an example;
Find the drift when the new reading is 55 and the initial reading is 15.
This implies that;
RN = New Reading = 55
RO = Initial Reading = 15
That is, D = RN – RO
D = 55 – 15
D = 40
Therefore, the drift is 40.
Calculating for the New Reading when the Drift and the Initial Reading are Given
RN = D + RO
Where:
RN = New Reading
D = Drift
RO = Initial Reading
Let’s solve an example;
Find the new reading when the drift is 34 and the initial reading is 10.
This implies that;
D = Drift = 34
RO = Initial Reading = 10
RN = D + RO
Then, RN = 34 + 10
RN = 44
Therefore, the new reading is 44.
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Calculating for the Initial Reading when the Drift and the New Reading are Given
RO = RN – D
Where:
RO = Initial Reading
RN = New Reading
D = Drift
Let’s solve an example;
Find the initial reading when the new reading is 44 and the drift is 21.
This implies that;
RN = New Reading = 44
D = Drift = 21
RO = RN – D
So, RO = 44 – 21
RO = 23
Therefore, the initial reading is 23.
How to Calculate Drift Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the drift.
To get the answer and workings of the drift using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on instrumentation under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on System Performance Characteristics under Instrumentation
Then, Click on Drift under System Performance Characteristics
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the drift according to the respective parameters which is the New Reading (RN) and Initial Reading (RO).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the New Reading (RN) is 55 and Initial Reading (RO) is 15.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the drift and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
