pressure sensor
[/ˈprɛʃər ˈsɛnsər/]
nounpl: pressure sensors
sensor de pressão
1. A device that detects and measures pressure in a system, converting it into an electrical signal for monitoring or control purposes
The pressure sensor in the engine manages fuel injection timing.
O sensor de pressão do motor gerencia o tempo de injeção de combustível.
2. An electronic instrument used in industrial applications to monitor pressure levels in pipes, tanks, or hydraulic systems
The technician installed a pressure sensor to monitor water pressure in the pipeline.
O técnico instalou um sensor de pressão para monitorar a pressão da água no oleoduto.
3. A transducer device that measures atmospheric, gas, or liquid pressure and transmits data to a control system
The air conditioning system uses a pressure sensor to regulate refrigerant flow.
O sistema de ar condicionado usa um sensor de pressão para regular o fluxo do refrigerante.
Pressure sensors are fundamental components in modern Brazilian and American automotive, industrial, and HVAC industries. In Brazil, the term 'sensor de pressão' is universally understood in technical and manufacturing sectors, particularly in the automotive industry concentrated in São Paulo. This technology is critical for both domestic industrial applications and exported manufacturing products. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical documentation.
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