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DEVICE RESPONSE TIME - Method of Measurement
• Sensor response time = time between a change in
the process being measured and obtaining a
resultant output
• Varies based on pressure, level, temperature and
liquid vs gas
• Generally, response time of pressure faster than
temperature
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Challenges in Achieving Safety Instrumented Function Response Time for a Fast-Acting Process• K. Rampaul, A.
Barnwell & S. Sookhoo