Engine General (Supplementary) USCG Question #1064 (Set 19)

Which of the following pressure sensing mechanisms in a linear-scaled pneumatic indicator is generally used to sense pneumatic pressure as received from a pneumatic pressure transmitter?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Bellows

Bellows mechanisms are preferred in pneumatic indicators because they provide sufficient force to drive mechanical linkages across a linear scale. Unlike diaphragms, which are often used for low-pressure differential sensing, bellows offer the necessary travel and linearity required for standard 3-15 psig pneumatic signal processing in instrumentation.

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