Level Measurement

Liquid level sensors are used to detect the liquid level of substances that can flow. Such substances include liquids, slurries, granular materials and powders. The level measurement can be performed inside a vessel or the level of a river or lake. Such measurements can be used to determine the amount of material in a closed vessel or the flow of water in an open channel.

Levels in liquids, pastes, bulk solids or liquefied gases are often measured in tanks, silos or movable containers. For continuous, interface and density measurement as well as for point level detection a broad range of measuring principles is available.

Continuous level measurement and point level detection in liquids and bulk solids. Constant product quality, plant safety and economic efficiency – these are important aspects for any level measuring point. Apure supports you from planning through commissioning and also maintenance of your measuring point.

Magnetic Level Gauge

Magnetic float level gauges are suitable for liquid measurement in open or pressure vessels. This product can achieve high sealing, leakage and the whole process of safe and reliable level measurement.

Hydrostatic Level Sensor

Hydrostatic level sensor is a kind of instrument to measure liquid level by using the principle that hydrostatic pressure is proportional to the height of liquid surface. It is usually an input pressure transmitter.

Ultrasonic Level Sensor

The ultrasonic level meter uses the time needed after transmitting ultrasonic wave through the level or level to calculate the distance. It can be widely used to measure the height of all kinds of liquid and solid materials.

radar level transmitter class

Radar Level Transmitter

Radar level measurement can be perfectly suited for applications in all industries, both for measuring liquids and solids. Radar level transmitters are not only suitable for simple tanks, corrosive or aggressive media, but even for high-precision tank metering applications.

Level Switch

Capacitive level switches are commonly used in non-contact type, and the floating ball level switch is the most widely used. Electrode type liquid level switch, electronic liquid level switch, capacitive liquid level switch can also be implemented by contact method.

Types of water level sensors

Pressure Level Sensors

Hydrostatic pressure level sensors are submersible sensors used to measure the level of liquids (including corrosive liquids) in deep tanks or in reservoirs. Pressure water level loggers provide accuracy and reliability in a wide range of applications.

Ultrasonic Water Level Transmitters

Non-contact ultrasonic level sensors emit ultrasonic (20 kHz to 200 kHz) sound waves from the sensor, which also detects and measures the reflected waves. It is a digital level meter controlled by a microprocessor. In the measurement, ultrasonic pulses are emitted by the transducer (transducer). The sound waves are reflected by the liquid level and received by the same transducer. It is converted into an electrical signal by a piezoelectric crystal. The time between the emission and reception of the sound wave is used to calculate a measure of the distance to the liquid surface. This type of sensor is ideal for measuring bulk solids such as sand, cement, grain, rice and plastic particles, as well as high viscosity liquids such as slurry, heavy oil, grease and emulsions.

Magnetic Level Gauge

The magnetic flip plate level meter (also known as magnetic float level meter) is developed according to the principle of buoyancy and magnetic coupling. When the liquid level in the measured vessel rises and falls, the magnetic float in the body tube of the level meter also rises and falls, and the permanent magnet inside the float is transferred to the magnetic flip column indicator through magnetic coupling, which drives the red and white flip columns to flip 180°, and when the liquid level rises, the flip column changes from white to red, and when the liquid level falls, the flip column changes from red to white, and the red-white junction of the indicator is the actual height of the liquid level inside the vessel, thus realizing the liquid level Clear indication of liquid level. The meter can be used for medium level detection in various towers, tanks, tanks, spherical vessels and boilers and other equipment.

Capacitive Liquid Level Sensors

Due to the radio frequency signal applied to the capacitive circuit, often referred to as RF, these types of sensors are well suited for measuring a wide variety of liquids, slurries and solids. Capacitive level sensors can be used to measure media with dielectric constants between 1.1 and 90. Capacitive level switches use 2 conductive electrodes (usually made of metal) in a circuit with a short distance between them. When the electrodes are immersed in the liquid, it completes the circuit. Rugged, with no moving parts, it is easy to clean and simple to use.

Radar Level Sensors

The radar level sensor, also known as a microwave level sensor, is a level measurement instrument based on the time travel principle. Radar waves travel at the speed of light and the travel time can be converted into level signals by electronic components. The probe emits a high frequency pulse traveling at the speed of light in space. When the pulse encounters a material surface, it is reflected and received by the receiver inside the instrument, converting the distance signal into a level signal. Ideal for use in environments with varying temperatures and in humid, dusty or foggy environments. The microwave is able to penetrate temperature and vapor layers, which can be problematic for other types of water level sensors. Objects with high dielectric constants, such as metals and conductive water, reflect microwaves. Media with low dielectric constants (glass, plastic, food, paper) will absorb microwaves to varying degrees. Radar water level sensors are well suited for use in a vacuum because microwaves are electromagnetic energy and do not require air molecules to propagate.

Float Water Level Switches

Float switches are the original level sensors. They are mechanical devices. A hollow float is attached to the arm. As the float rises and falls in the liquid, the arm will be pushed up and down. The arm can be connected to a magnetic or mechanical switch to determine on/off, or it can be connected to a level gauge that will go from full to empty as the level drops. Pump float switches are a cost effective way to measure water levels in basement pumping pits.

Tuning Fork Vibrating Level Gauge

Tuning Fork Vibrating Level Gauge is an instrument that utilizes the change in vibration frequency of the tuning fork to measure the liquid level. The tuning fork is installed in the measuring vessel, and when the tuning fork is submerged by the liquid, the vibration frequency of the tuning fork changes due to the damping effect of the liquid. By detecting this frequency change, the level of the liquid can be accurately measured.

Applications

Industries	Specific application scenarios	Role of Liquid Level Measuring Instruments
Petrochemicals	Oil storage tanks, reactors, pipelines, separators	Monitor the inventory of crude oil, refined oil products and chemicals, control the reaction process, prevent leakage and ensure production safety.
Electricity	Boilers, cooling towers, pools	Monitor the boiler water level to ensure the safe operation of boiler; monitor the cooling pool level to prevent water shortage or overflow.
Food & Beverage	Fermentation tanks, filling machines, storage tanks	Control fermentation process to ensure accurate filling volume and monitor raw material stock.
Pharmaceuticals	Reaction kettle, pure water storage tank, dosage tanks	Control the drug production process to ensure pure water supply and accurate dosing.
Water Treatment	Sewage tanks, clean water tanks, reservoirs	Monitor the wastewater treatment process, control the water level and guarantee the water quality.
Metallurgy	Blast furnace, converter, cooling pool	Monitor blast furnace charge and converter steel liquid level, control cooling water quantity.
Papermaking	Pulp tanks, pulp tanks, white water tanks	Monitor pulp concentration and control white water circulation.
Textile	Dyeing tanks, bleaching tanks, water tanks	Control dye liquid level, monitor bleaching liquid concentration.
Construction	Concrete mixing plant, sand and gravel quarry	Control concrete proportioning, monitor silo material level.

The application of liquid level measuring instrument

Selection steps for liquid level measurement instruments

Define measurement requirements: Determine the measurement medium, measurement range, accuracy, environmental conditions, etc.
Selection of instrument types: According to the measurement requirements, preliminary selection of instrument types.
Comparison of instrument performance: Compare the technical parameters of different instruments and choose the optimal solution.
Site survey: Go to the site to confirm the installation conditions.
Comprehensive Consideration: Consider the cost, ease of maintenance, reliability and other factors to make the final choice.

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FAQ

Fuel level sensor is a part that detects the position (height) of oil in the container by changing the capacitance between the sensor shell and the sensor electrode and converting the change into current change

The water level sensor in the container will feel the water level signal is transmitted to the controller, the computer in the controller will compare the measured water level signal with the set signal, get the deviation, and then according to the nature of the deviation, to the water supply electric valve issued “open” “off” instructions, to ensure that the container reaches the set water level. After the filling process is complete, the computer in the temperature control part sends an “on” command to the electric valve that supplies the heat medium, and the system begins to heat the water in the container. At the set temperature. The controller then issued the command to close the valve and cut off the heat source, and the system entered the heat preservation state. In the process of programming, to ensure that the system does not reach the safe water level, the electric control valve of the heat source does not open the valve, so as to avoid the loss of heat and the occurrence of accidents.

Install the input liquid level transmitter to the site or the standard water level tank, connect the output signal line in series with the ammeter, connect to the 24VDC power supply, power stable for 30 minutes, then follow the steps:

Input the range liquid level or water level, adjust the “range” potentiometer S, so that the current value is 20.000mA and meets the accuracy requirements
Input the zero level or water level and adjust the “zero” potentiometer Z to make the output current 4.000mA and meet the accuracy requirements
In the input transmitter range 10% 30% 50% 70% 90% within the transmitter error 4. For non-water media, and water calibration, should be based on the actual use of the density of the media pressure conversion. If the density of the medium is ρ=1.3 and the measuring range is 1m, the water level should be 1.3m