Doc No: IAPL/KJN/SOP/INSTPR01

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Calibration Procedure for Pressure Gauge

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE

GAUGE
1. Purpose:

Check, calibrate & establish the reliability of Pressure Measuring Instruments

2. Scope:
This Work instruction is applicable to below type gauges.
2.1. Bourdon tube type
2.2. Diaphragm type pressure gauges
3. Responsibility:
3.1. HOD Instrumentation
3.2. Engineer (Inst.)
3.3. Technician (Inst.)
4. Test Equipment
1. Standard test gauge
2. Pressure generating hand pump
3. Digital pressure calibrator
4. Pointer puller set
5. General Instruction:
1. Other Work permits of the equipments to be started are to be closed.
2. Before starting any preventive maintenance or breakdown maintenance first take work permit from
operation dept.
3. Read all the instruction given in the work permit before starting any job.
4. Carry all safety equipment (PPEs) written in the work permit.
5. Before opening any pressurized line first check the isolation of the line. If line found not isolated first
isolate the line with the consent from operation dept.
6. Process line carrying hazardous and dangerous chemicals or equipments containing hazardous
chemicals, all required work permits / clearances must be obtained from concerned depts. site before
removing them for maintenance purpose. All safety rules and practices are to be strictly obeyed. After
reinstallation, pressure trial must be taken and stop any leakages of process fluid.
7. Close the Work permit & Give the clearance of all OK to production dept.
6. Calibration method:
1. Connect both standard test pressure gauge and pressure gauge under calibration to
same pressure source like pressure test pump or air pressure.
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2. Adjust input to lower range value, e.g. 0.0 Kg/cm for 0 - 10 Kg/cm range. (Zero Input)

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Zero adjustment micrometer adjuster screw on pointer to show 0.0 Kg/cm

4. Apply pressure from the source, corresponding to upper range value, (Range Input)
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E.g. 10 Kg/cm for 0 - 10 Kg/cm range.
5. Adjust the length of linkages so that pointer exactly reads this range value.
6. In the same way apply mid-range calibration input pressure (25%, 50%, & 75%) and adjust the angle of
linkages if required to achieve accuracy. (Linearity calibration).
7. Repeat above steps to achieve required accuracy. Paint locks all adjustment screws.
7. Pressure Gauge Preventive checking method:
1. Check for vibration coming to pressure gauge. It should not be excessive. If it is there, get
the vibration minimized or mount the pressure gauge in vibration free location with
modification in process impulse line.
2. If pointer is oscillating too much due to pulsating pressure, dampen it by partially closing
its valve.
3. Check for any leakage in process connection at both ends. If it is observed, rectify it
immediately.
4. Put a red mark on dial scale at maximum safe process operating pressure.
5. Always see that latest calibration tag is attached in place. If it is missing make new card
and attach it to the pressure gauge.
8. Maintenance of pressure gauge method:
1. Thoroughly clean the hole in process connection with water and again dry it with
air.
2. Check that all screws for mounting pointer mechanism are properly tightened.
3. Check that turns of pointer spring are free and that they are not overlapped.
4 . Make a mark with red marker on the scale at a dangerous pressure in the
process.
5. Clean scale and glass. Always provide sealing 'o' ring below glass and grease in threads
of cover. Also provide blow-out disc.
9. Safety Instruction:
1. Use Safety shoes, Goggles, Helmet before starting any job.
10.
Health Instruction:
1. Use proper tools to avoid the injury.
2. Always use PPEs.
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Environment Instruction:

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Ensure minimum air leaks.

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