On 08/03/2018 07:54, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 7-3-2018 22:44, Stephen wrote:

>> Drillers use some strange terms. The anchor chain tension is measured 
>> in Kilo-pound-inches. I had never heard of that measurement before I 
>> had to calibrate the load sensors.
>>
> 
> Interesting story. "kilo-pound-inches", could that mean 'thousand pounds 
> per inch'? the word kilo being used for the thousand's value?
> 

Yes kilo is a multiplier and since it is a unit of work it should have 
been KIP, kilo inch pounds which is 112.98 Nm.
I got kpi stuck in my head. :-)

For something so important the transmitter was a simple op amp. Check 
the zero and span against the supplied load cell manufacturers data 
sheet. Easy peasy. :-)


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Regards
     Stephen

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