How to Calculate and Solve for Transducer Sensitivity | Instrumentation

January 21, 2021April 24, 2024 Loveth Idoko

Last Updated on April 24, 2024

The image above represents transducer sensitivity. To calculate transducer sensitivity, two essential parameters are needed, and these parameters are Output Signal Increment (ΔS_o) and Measured Increment (ΔM).

The formula for calculating transducer sensitivity:

c_T = ^ΔS_o / _ΔM

Where:

c_T = Transducer Sensitivity
ΔS_o = Output Signal Increment
ΔM = Measured Increment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the transducer sensitivity when the output signal increment is 24 and the measured increment is 12.

This implies that;

ΔS_o = Output Signal Increment = 24
ΔM = Measured Increment = 12

So, c_T = ^ΔS_o / _ΔM
c_T = ²⁴ / ₁₂
c_T = 2

Therefore, the transducer sensitivity is 2.

Calculating for Output Signal Increment when the Transducer Sensitivity and the Measured Increment are Given

ΔS_o = c_T x ΔM

Where;

ΔS_o = Output Signal Increment
c_T = Transducer Sensitivity
ΔM = Measured Increment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the output signal increment when the transducer sensitivity is 20 and the measured increment is 8.

This implies that;

c_T = Transducer Sensitivity = 20
ΔM = Measured Increment = 8

ΔS_o = c_T x ΔM
That is, ΔS_o = 20 x 8
ΔS_o = 160

Therefore, the output signal increment is 160.

Calculating for Measured Increment when the Transducer Sensitivity and the Output Signal Increment are Given

ΔM = ^ΔS_o / _{c_T}

Where;

ΔM = Measured Increment
c_T = Transducer Sensitivity
ΔS_o = Output Signal Increment

Let’s solve an example;
Find the measured increment when the transducer sensitivity is 4 and the output signal increment is 48.

This implies that;

c_T = Transducer Sensitivity = 4
ΔS_o = Output Signal Increment = 48

ΔM = ^ΔS_o / _{c_T}
That is, ΔM = ⁴⁸ / ₄
ΔM = 12

Therefore, the measured increment is 12.

How to Calculate Transducer Sensitivity With Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the transducer sensitivity.

To get the answer and workings of the transducer sensitivity 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

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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
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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 Transducer Sensitivity under Instrumentation

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the transducer sensitivity according to the respective parameters which is the Output Signal Increment (ΔS_o) and Measured Increment (ΔM).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Output Signal Increment (ΔS_o) is 24 and Measured Increment (ΔM) is 12.

Finally, Click on Calculate

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