What are actuators and transducers?

Answer 1

Emily Abbate

Both are used in process instrumentation.

An apparatus that transforms one type of energy into another is called a transducer.

Examples are as follows: (1) Pressure to electricity; (2) Flow to electricity; and (3) Temperature to electricity.

An actuator can be powered by electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatics and is used to open or close valves.

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Answer 2

Benjamin Asiedu

Actuators are devices that convert electrical signals into physical action or movement, such as motors or solenoids. Transducers, on the other hand, convert one form of energy into another, like converting a physical quantity into an electrical signal, as seen in sensors or microphones.

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