Types of Pressure: When and Why Are They Used?

Without measurement there is no control. As with any type of measurement, results need to be expressed in a defined and clear way to allow everyone to interpret and apply those results correctly. Accurate and good measurement practices are essential in industrial automation and process environments, as they have a direct effect on the success of the desired outcome. Pressure, the measure of a force on a specified area, is a straightforward concept, however, depending on the application, there are many different ways of interpreting the force measurement. TURCK’s white paper, Types of Pressure: When and Why Are They Used?, informs readers about the various types of pressure measurement and when and why they are used in specific applications.