Capacitive Tank Gauges
In capacitive tank gauges, the principle of capacitor is used for level measurement. A constant voltage is applied to a metallic probe within the tank. The corresponding current is then…
Radiation based Level Sensor Principle
Radiation based Level Sensor has a radioactive source as a transmitter and is paired with a detector at the opposite outside of the tank. To determine the level of material,…
Inductively Coupled Wire Guided Float Detectors
Inductively Coupled Wire Guided Float Detectors is an old method of level measurement used in the fuel storage industry. This system has a wire that is fixed at both the…
What is Dip Tape Level Measurement?
A dip tape is a manual user-operated liquid level measurement device, which consists normally of some form of calibrated tape, for example, meters, feet, yards, with a weight attached to…
Surface Detector Level Gauges (Plumb-bob)
In Surface Detector Level Gauges, a 'plumb line' weight is lowered from the sensor unit, which is fixed to the top of the tank, until the weight makes contact with…
Servo Operated Float Level Measurement
Servo-operated float level measurement systems uses fluid displacement for continuous level measurement. This method is considered more accurate than wire-guided float systems and surface detector (plumb-bob) systems. Servo Level Measurement…
SAVE and BR Memory Instructions in Siemens PLC Programming
Let’s study the working of SAVE and BR instructions in Siemens PLC programming. SAVE and BR Instructions in PLC Block Description SAVE: Save coil-like symbol in Siemens PLC is to…
What is Thermal Differential Level Measurement?
The thermal differential system is strictly a monitoring system rather than a level measurement system. It utilizes two Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD). One RTD measures the temperature of the fluid…
Tank Level Detection Switches
Tank Level Detection Switches are associated more with alarm initiation and executive response initiation. Unlike the monitoring systems, switches do not give continuous level measurement but are used to alert.…
Selection Criteria for Toxic Gas Detector
Toxic Gas (H2S) Detector A detector is sensitive to toxic gas. Selection Criteria for Toxic Gas Detector The following are some minimum requirements applicable for combustible gas detector selection, however,…
