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

January 6, 2021April 23, 2024 Loveth Idoko

Last Updated on April 23, 2024

The image above represents sensitivity drift. Two essential parameters are needed to calculate sensitivity drift: Drift of Higher Temperature (D_T₁) and Drift of Lower Temperature (D_{T_o}).

The formula for calculating sensitivity drift:

S.D = D_T₁ – D_{T_o}

Where:

S.D = Sensitivity Drift
D_T1 = Drift at Higher Temperature
D_To = Drift at Lower Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the sensitivity drift when the drift at higher temperature is 44 and the drift at lower temperature is 11.

This implies that;

D_T1 = Drift at Higher Temperature = 44
D_To = Drift at Lower Temperature = 11

S.D = D_T₁ – D_{T_o}
Then, S.D = 44 – 11
S.D = 33

Therefore, the sensitivity drift is 33.

Calculating for the Drift at Higher Temperature when the Sensitivity Drift and the Drift at Lower Temperature are Given

D_T₁ = S.D + D_To

Where;

D_T1 = Drift at Higher Temperature
S.D = Sensitivity Drift
D_To = Drift at Lower Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the drift at higher temperature when the sensitivity drift is 20 and the drift at lower temperature is 18.

This implies that;

S.D = Sensitivity Drift = 20
D_To = Drift at Lower Temperature = 18

D_T1 = S.D + D_To
So, D_T1 = 20 + 18
D_T1 = 38

Therefore, the drift at higher temperature is 38.

Calculating for the Drift at Lower Temperature when the Sensitivity Drift and the Drift at Higher Temperature are Given

D_To = D_T1 – S.D

Where:

D_To = Drift at Lower Temperature
S.D = Sensitivity Drift
D_T1 = Drift at Higher Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the drift at lower temperature when the sensitivity drift is 10 and the drift at higher temperature is 45.

This implies that;

S.D = Sensitivity Drift = 10
D_T1 = Drift at Higher Temperature = 45

D_To = D_T1 – S.D
So, D_To = 45 – 10
D_To = 35

Therefore, the drift at lower temperature is 35.

How to Calculate Sensitivity Drift Using Nickzom Calculator

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

To get the answer and workings of the sensitivity 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

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You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

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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

So, Click on System Performance Characteristics under Instrumentation

Now, Click on Sensitivity Drift under System Performance Characteristics

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the sensitivity drift according to the respective parameters which is the Drift of Higher Temperature (D_T1) and Drift of Lower Temperature (D_To).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Drift of Higher Temperature (D_T1) is 44 and Drift of Lower Temperature (D_To) is 11.

Finally, Click on Calculate

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