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An instrument capillary line can serve a dual purpose. First, capillary lines, or tubes, are a convenient method for separating a pressure instrument such as a gauge or transmitter from the process connection so the reading can be taken at a more accessible location. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Second, capillary lines also serve the function of a cooling element in that a very hot or cold fluid equilibrates to a less extreme temperature as it travels through the line.<\/p>\n

As a general rule of thumb, a diaphragm seal will protect a measuring instrument from temperatures between -40\u00b0F and +300\u00b0F. A heat-sink type cooling element is typically added to the assembly at temperatures between +300\u00b0F and +500\u00b0F. A capillary line can be coiled and used together with a diaphragm seal for measurement of processes at extreme temperatures above 500\u00b0F to 750\u00b0F. That said, the use of a capillary line also introduces new factors that must be considered. In order to get accurate pressure readings using a capillary line, you must take into account both temperature and elevation effects, as well as keeping in mind that there will be a lag time that correlates directly with the length of your capillary line.<\/p>\n

Things to Consider with Capillary Lines<\/h2>\n

The engineers at WIKA point out that installing a capillary line on a mechanical gauge typically requires the use of a gauge support and gauge adaptor or some other form of surface mount.<\/p>\n

Temperature Effect<\/h3>\n

Changes in process media temperature cause the fill liquid inside the capillary tube to either expand or contract, changing the volume of the fluid. This creates an error in the pressure reading as a function of the total volume of the tubing, pressure instrument and diaphragm seal. Temperature effect includes seal temperature effect and head temperature effect. Seal temperature effect relates to the pressure produced on the diaphragm when the temperature changes. The pressure is correlated to an expansion or contraction of the fill fluid in the capillary. Head temperature effect relates to changes in the weight of the capillary fill fluid caused by density variation correlating to ambient temperatures producing pressure on the diaphragm.<\/p>\n

Elevation Effect<\/h3>\n

A level difference between the pressure instrument and diaphragm seal (common with the use of a capillary line) creates a pressure indication error. However, a known level difference can be compensated for during the calibration of the diaphragm seal assembly. WIKA\u2019s technical staff and engineering team are experts on applications for various pressure instrument accessories, including diaphragm seals, cooling elements, and capillary lines. Check out WIKA\u2019s Diaphragm Seals FAQs<\/a> or feel free to call or email WIKA<\/a> with any questions about our products, installations, or warranties.<\/p>\n

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