Level Tables Advantages Flashcards
used when it is important to control or monitor the material at all points in a tank – 0% to 100%
Continuous level devices
Point level devices
usually used when it is important to know the lowest point or highest point
No calibration with medium required
Ultrasonic
Non-contact (lowest cost)
Ultrasonic
Installation at top
Ultrasonic, Radar (non-contact), Guided Wave Radar
Very accurate ±0.5 mm (0.02 “)
Radar
Very accurate ±0.2mm (0.04”)
Guided Wave Radar
No re-setup required
Radar & Guided Wave Radar
High temperatures and pressures possible
Capacitance Level Measurement
Fast speed of response
Capacitance Level Measurement
Established principle
Capacitance Level Measurement
Very cost effective
Capacitance Level Measurement
Accuracy independent of dielectric constant, density and conductivity
Ultrasonic, Radar, Guided Wave Radar
Interface measurement possible
Capacitance Level Measurement
When all else fails
Radiometric (gamma) Level Measurement
Non-invasive, non-contact measurement
Radiometric (gamma) Level Measurement
No moving parts
Radiometric (gamma) Level Measurement & Conductivity Point Switches
Very versatile (measure continuous level, point level, density of the media or interface)
Radiometric (gamma) Level Measurement
Simple, no power required
Floats
Low cost and no field calibration
Floats
High temperatures (840°-850°F)
Floats
Low specific gravities
Floats
Interface point level
Floats
No field calibration or moving parts
Ultrasonic Gap Switches
Verify/test features (safety purposes – crystal, wiring, and electronics)
Ultrasonic Gap Switches
Not effected – electrical or physical properties of liquid
Ultrasonic Gap Switches
High pressure (1500 psig)
Ultrasonic Gap Switches
Simple to use and well known
Thermal Dispersion Switches
Can be used in high temperatures (850°F) and high pressures
Thermal Dispersion Switches
Well known and proven
Conductivity Point Switches
Low cost
Conductivity Point Switches
Multiple level points (5)
Conductivity Point Switches
Active measurement with feedback loop (corrosion, abrasion)
Vibrating Fork Point Switches
Any position for installation
Vibrating Fork Point Switches
No calibration
Vibrating Fork Point Switches
Independent of physical and electrical properties (pressure, temperature density, viscosity, conductivity, and dielectric constant)
Vibrating Fork Point Switches
Independent of foam, bubbles, and solids (buildup)
Vibrating Fork Point Switches