Bourdon Pressure Gauge Explained

Understand the working principle, construction, and applications of Bourdon pressure gauges used in industrial systems.

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  • Course Duration
    15 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Beginner to Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
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  • Bourdon Pressure Gauge
  • Pressure Measurement
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Description

This course provides a clear and practical explanation of the Bourdon pressure gauge, one of the most widely used pressure-measuring instruments in industrial systems. The video explains how fluid pressure is converted into mechanical movement and displayed on a dial without the need for electrical power.


Through step-by-step explanations and detailed animations, learners will explore the Bourdon tube’s construction, elastic deformation principle, and mechanical linkage system that drives the pointer movement. The course also distinguishes between elastic and plastic deformation and explains why material selection is critical for long service life and accuracy.


Common applications, pressure ranges, accuracy limits, advantages, and limitations of Bourdon gauges are discussed, along with design variations used to counter vibration, pulsation, corrosion, and aggressive fluids. By the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding of how Bourdon pressure gauges work and where they are best applied in industrial environments.

What you will learn in this course
  • Understand the basic working principle of a Bourdon pressure gauge
  • Explain how fluid pressure is converted into mechanical movement
  • Identify the main components of a Bourdon gauge, including the Bourdon tube, linkage, gears, and pointer
  • Describe elastic deformation and how it differs from plastic deformation
  • Understand how pointer movement corresponds to system pressure changes
  • Identify common applications of Bourdon pressure gauges in industrial systems
  • Recognize the advantages and limitations of Bourdon pressure gauges
  • Understand how vibration, pulsation, and corrosion affect gauge accuracy
Who this course is for:
  • Marine Engineers
  • Industrial Maintenance Engineers
  • Oil and Gas Technicians
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Instrumentation and Control Technicians
  • Engineering Students (Mechanical, Marine, Industrial)
  • Plant Operators and Supervisors
Curriculum
3
15 minutes
  • Bourdon Pressure Gauge Explained
    1 lesson
    00:15:00
    Bourdon Pressure Gauge Explained
    00:15:00
  • Final Quiz
    1 lesson
    Final Quiz
    10 Quiz
  • Resources
    1 lesson
    Handbook PDF

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  • Course Duration
    15 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Beginner to Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Handbook
  • Bourdon Pressure Gauge
  • Pressure Measurement
  • online
  • video
  • course
  • training
  • e-learning
  • engineering