level sensors Articles
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How do Liquid Level Sensors Work?
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Liquid Level Sensors, from how they work to different types of applications.What is a liquid level sensor? Liquid level sensors are used to monitor and regulate levels of a particular free-flowing substance within a contained space. These substances are usually liquid, however liquid level sensor can also be used to monitor solids, ...
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Principle of Water Level Sensor
Water level sensor is a kind of sensor which can detect water level. It is mainly used in medical, food and chemical industries to control water level and detect water level. There are many kinds of water level sensors, including single flange hydrostatic/double flange differential pressure water level sensor, floating ball water level sensor, magnetic water level sensor, input water level ...
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How Level Sensors Are Used in Various Industries
From ensuring the smooth flow of production lines to safeguarding the environment, level sensors play a critical role in various industries. Their ability to accurately and reliably measure the level of liquids, solids, and slurries in tanks, silos, and other containers contributes to efficiency, safety, and quality control across diverse sectors. Let's explore how level sensors are utilized in ...
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Level Sensors for Mining Processes
Bulk material processing in the mining industry requires accurate monitoring of material transported, processed and stored for efficient operation. ABM’s non-contact ultrasonic and radar level sensors work in the most challenging environments, handling temperature variations, dust and fast moving objects without fail. For a rock crusher application, our non-contact radar sensor continuously ...
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Application of plunge type liquid level sensor
Input level sensor is a kind of common measuring equipment, usually used to measure the height of various liquids. Now let's introduce the working principle, classification and characteristics of the input level sensor.The working principle of the input liquid level sensorThe operating principle of the input level sensor is based on the principle of pressure balance in physics. When the float of ...
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Case Study: Wastewater Level Monitoring in SBR Tanks
Level sensors are critical in controlling sequencing batch reactor (SBR) systems, monitoring liquid levels in the basins and helping to control pumps that move wastewater through the system. A municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was experiencing issues with its existing level sensors. Due to a challenging environment, surface conditions and obstructions, the level sensors produced ...
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Case Study: Remote River Water Level Monitoring
ABM’s Advanced Level Sensors and Remote Support Solve Multiple Reflection Challenges Background An environmental company required a level sensor to remotely monitor and control water levels in a river for a flood monitoring application. For this project, ABM's remote non-contact ultrasonic level sensor was selected as the ideal solution. The low-power sensor can operate for several years ...
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How to Choose an Appropriate Level Sensor
In the automatic production process, liquid level detection and monitoring has been playing an important role, such as the production of food and beverage, daily chemicals, medicine, semiconductor and other industries. Cooling and lubrication of various machines, liquid level monitoring has a direct impact on the quality of products, and even on whether the production process can proceed ...
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The function and significance of water level sensor
What is a water level sensor? The water level sensor is a device that measures the liquid level in a fixed container that is too high or too low. According to the method of measuring the liquid level, it can be divided into two types: contact type and non-contact type. The input type water level transmitter we call is a contact measurement, which converts the height of the liquid level into an ...
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The best water level sensor of 2023
What is a water level sensor? A water level sensor is a device for measuring too high or too low a liquid level in a fixed vessel. According to the method of measuring liquid level, it can be divided into contact type and non-contact type. The input type water level transmitter is a contact measurement that converts the level height into an electrical signal output. It is a widely used water ...
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Ultrasonic Level Sensor Working Principle
An ultrasonic level sensor is a device that utilizes sound waves to measure the level of a substance, such as a liquid or solid material, in a tank, container, bin or vessel. It is a continuous level measurement device that provides real-time, non-contact measurement. The basic working principle involves transmitting a short pulse of ultrasonic sound from the sensor and measuring the time it ...
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How Liquid Level Sensors Work
Background:Level sensors are essential components in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, ensuring safe and efficient operation. These sensors monitor liquid levels in containers and systems, providing real-time data that can be used to make decisions. In this article, we will explore how level sensors work and the different types.The most common sensor types:The operation of ...
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TOP 2 Water level monitor
What is a water level sensor? A water level sensor is a device for measuring too high or too low a liquid level in a fixed vessel. According to the method of measuring liquid level, it can be divided into contact type and non-contact type. The input type water level transmitter is a contact measurement that converts the level height into an electrical signal output. It is a widely used water ...
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Wastewater Lift Station Level Measurement
Application Challenge: A wastewater treatment plant required reliable level measurement for a challenging application at a pump station with pipes, ladders and a grid floor. History: Existing level sensor measurements were unreliable due to false echoes detected from the obstructions. Solution: ABM’s non-contact radar level sensor with horn antenna was selected and installed ~8 feet above ...
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Case Study: Monitoring Dusty Aggregate Silos with Radar Level Sensors
ABM’s non-contact solid material radar sensor delivers reliability in challenging aggregate silo application Background A concrete block manufacturer required a level sensor to measure the inventory of aggregates in a silo. Reliable level measurement was essential to effectively manage, control and optimize the use of raw materials at the plant. ABM’s non-contact, solid material radar ...
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Plastic Pellet Silo Ultrasonic Level Measurement
ABM’s non-contact ultrasonic level sensors work great on plastic pellets in bulk storage silos. The sensors provide reliable level data to monitor the inventory in silos that supply pellets for injection molding, helping to eliminate pellet shortages and production downtime. For this project, ABM’s 45 KHz ultrasonic sensor with swivel aiming mount was selected to monitor a dusty ...
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Polluted sites: Groundwater decontamination requires robust level sensors
Whether it be old landfills, coal tips, former military sites or refineries, what remains behind is contaminated ground, which is a danger to both humans and the environment. In the rehabilitation of these sites, level sensors are required which are resistant to the often aggressive hazardous substances encountered. Contaminated sites are not only characterized by adverse health or environmental ...
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Liquid Level Sensors for AdBlue/ Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Why there is such a demand. Off-highway vehicle manufacturers have to comply with increasingly stringent emissions legislation. The chief objective of which is to reduce NOx gases, hydrocarbon gases, and particulate matter (PM) released from the exhaust of diesel engines.From the first emission standard, Euro I, to the current iteration, Euro VI, engine design changes have seen NOx levels and PM ...
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Continuous Level Measurement: Magnets To Float Your Boat
Let’s be honest with each other. (It’s ok, we’re all friends here, right?) When you think of continuous liquid level measurement, magnetic float level sensors aren’t the first thing you think of. And when you do think of them, your first instinct isn’t “Hey! That’s the perfect sensor technology for this job!” It’s ok, you’re not alone. ...
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Level Sensor for Corrosive Liquid in Chemical Manufacturing
Application Challenge: A chemical manufacturing plant required a sensor for level measurement in a tank with very corrosive liquid. The liquid surface was often covered with foam, and ammonia and carbon dioxide gases were present. History: The plant was looking to replace their existing TDR sensors. The metal rods were prone to material build-up, requiring frequent cleaning, and were destroyed ...
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