What are actuators and transducers?

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José Roberto Pereira
Oct 14, 2015

Both are used in process instrumentation.

Explanation:

A transducer is a device that converts one kind of energy into another.

Examples:
1 - Pressure to electricity
2 - Flow to electricity
3 - Temperature to electricity

An actuator is a device to operate a valve, opening or closing it.
It can be electric, hydraulic or pneumatic powered.

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