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Lecture # 13
CONTENTS
Introduction
Methods of Liquid Level Measurement
Point Level Method
Continuous Level Method
Direct Methods
Indirect Methods
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INTRODUCTION
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“LEVEL IS SIMPLY A MEASURE OF HEIGHT”
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DIRECT LIQUID
LEVEL
MEASUREMENT
Gauge glass
Floats
i. Ball float
ii. Chain/tape type
iii. Magnetic type
iv. Displacer 6
GAUGE GLASS
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DISPLACER
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INDIRECT LIQUID
LEVEL MEASUREMENT
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INTRODUCTION
Example:
Pressure to level conversion; by determining how much
pressure is exerted over a given area at a specific measuring
point, the height of the substance above that measuring point
can also be determined.
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INDIRECT METHODS OF LEVEL
MEASUREMENT
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PRESSURE LEVEL
DETECTORS
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DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TYPE
Advantages
Simple assembly
Suitable for use with corrosive fluids
Disadvantages
Requires compressed air and installation of
air lines
Build up of material on tube’s end not
permissible
Not suited to pressurized vessels
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THANK YOU
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