How to Calculate and Solve for Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient | System Performance Characteristics

January 6, 2021April 23, 2024 Loveth Idoko

Last Updated on April 23, 2024

The image above represents the sensitivity drift co-efficient. To calculate the sensitivity drift co-efficient, two essential parameters are needed: Sensitivity Drift (SD) and Change in Temperature (ΔT).

The formula for calculating the sensitivity drift co-efficient:

C_SD = ^SD / _ΔT

Where:

C_SD = Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient
SD = Sensitivity Drift
ΔT = Change in Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the sensitivity drift co-efficient when the sensitivity drift is 28 and the change in temperature is 12.

This implies that;

SD = Sensitivity Drift = 28
ΔT = Change in Temperature = 12

C_SD = ^SD / _ΔT
So, C_SD = ²⁸ / ₁₂
C_SD = 2.33

Therefore, the sensitivity drift co-efficient is 2.33.

Calculating for the Sensitivity Drift when the Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient and the Change in Temperature are Given

SD = C_SD x ΔT

Where:

SD = Sensitivity Drift
C_SD = Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient
ΔT = Change in Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the sensitivity drift when the sensitivity drift co-efficient is 25 and the change in temperature is 6.

This implies that;

C_SD = Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient = 25
ΔT = Change in Temperature = 6

SD = C_SD x ΔT
That is, SD = 25 x 6
SD = 150

Therefore, the sensitivity drift is 150.

Calculating for the Change in Temperature when the Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient and the Sensitivity Drift are Given

ΔT = ^SD / _{C_SD}

Where:

ΔT = Change in Temperature
C_SD = Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient
SD = Sensitivity Drift

Let’s solve an example;
Find the change in temperature when the sensitivity drift co-efficient is 12 and the sensitivity drift is 36.

This implies that;

C_SD = Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient = 12
SD = Sensitivity Drift = 36

ΔT = ^SD / _{C_SD}
That is, ΔT = ³⁶ / ₁₂
ΔT = 3

Therefore, the change in temperature is 3.

How to Calculate Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia can calculate the sensitivity drift co-efficient.

To get the answer and workings of the sensitivity drift co-efficient using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

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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 Sensitivity Drift Co-efficient under System Performance Characteristics

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the sensitivity drift co-efficient according to the respective parameters which is the Sensitivity Drift (SD) and Change in Temperature (ΔT).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Sensitivity Drift (SD) is 28 and Change in Temperature (ΔT) is 12.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the sensitivity drift co-efficient and presents the formula, workings and steps too.