Product Introduction
The Rosemount 3051N from Emerson is a smart pressure transmitter developed for nuclear service. Available in differential pressure, gauge pressure, and absolute pressure versions, it combines digital measurement technology with qualifications for specified nuclear environments.
Key Features
- ±0.075% Reference Accuracy: Supports precise process pressure measurement.
- Nuclear Service Qualification: Qualified to specified editions of IEEE 344 and IEEE 323 for applicable nuclear environments.
- 100:1 Rangedown: Offers flexibility across different measurement ranges.
- Adjustable Damping: Configurable up to 25.6 seconds to help stabilize output in fluctuating processes.
- Simplified Calibration: Non-interacting zero and span adjustments help reduce calibration time.
- Internal Diagnostics: Supports instrument condition monitoring and maintenance.
Applications
- Nuclear Power Plants: Pressure monitoring in applicable nuclear service systems.
- Reactor Auxiliary Systems: Pressure measurement where the selected model meets system qualification requirements.
- Steam and Water Systems: Monitoring pressure in suitable power plant process circuits.
- Safety-Related Instrumentation: Use in specified Class 1E applications when the complete instrument configuration meets project requirements.
Technical Highlights and Selection Considerations
The Rosemount 3051N combines digital pressure measurement with nuclear service qualifications. Available versions cover differential, gauge, and absolute pressure measurement, allowing selection according to the process variable and required range.
Before ordering, confirm the pressure type, measurement range, process connections, wetted materials, electrical output, environmental conditions, and required nuclear qualification. Qualification depends on the applicable standards, model configuration, and project requirements; verify the relevant documentation before use in safety-related systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Rosemount 3051N used for?
It is designed for pressure measurement in nuclear service applications, including differential, gauge, and absolute pressure measurement.
Q2: What is the reference accuracy of the Rosemount 3051N?
The published reference accuracy is ±0.075%. Actual measurement performance depends on operating conditions and the selected configuration.
Q3: Is the Rosemount 3051N qualified for nuclear safety-related applications?
It is qualified to specified editions of IEEE 344 and IEEE 323 for applicable environments. Confirm the exact model's certification and project-specific requirements before installation in a safety-related system.
Q4: What is the difference between the 3051N and the standard Rosemount 3051?
The 3051N is specifically designed and qualified for nuclear service, whereas the standard 3051 family serves a broader range of industrial applications. Their qualifications and intended applications should not be assumed to be interchangeable.
Q5: How do I select the correct Rosemount 3051N model?
Determine whether you need differential, gauge, or absolute pressure measurement, then confirm the range, process connections, materials, output requirements, and applicable nuclear qualification documentation.