Industries from Pulsar Measurement

Ultrasonic Level & Flow Instrumentation for Sewer Network monitoring Applications

Sewer Network Monitoring involves monitoring level and flow within the sewer network to ensure that everything is running as it should be. Area-Velocity monitoring in these applications is particularly important as this helps give operators early warnings of potential blockages within the system. For example, a rising level without the corresponding rise in velocity indicates that something isn't right. Our non-contacting technology means there is no need to interrupt the network when it comes to installation,...

Water level sensors for irrigation tanks and systems

On remote sites, tank level monitoring and automation are tools that can essentially make or break entire operations. Whether these tanks are for water level, fertilizer level, feed level or chemical level - every site manager is different and therefore needs to be able to customize their monitoring system to achieve maximum potential. Pulsar Measurement provides products that are suited to both liquid level and solid level monitoring. Using control relays configurable to low/high-level alarms, or for pump run...

Liquid Level and Flow Sensors for Beverage Processing Plants

More and more food and beverage companies are now treating their own waste and being required to report on the effluent produced that is often discharged back into our water sources. Level and flow instrumentation is essential to ensure efficiency and compliance. Pulsar Measurement provides a wide range of measurement solutions, from non-contacting flow sensors that simply strap to the outside of a pipe, to high accuracy MCERT Certified flow measurement systems that help end-users track and monitor their effluent.

Ultrasonic Level Instrumentation for Sludge Monitoring and Control Applications

Non-contacting sludge blanket monitoring ensures that operators do not have to come into contact with the sludge. When used on primary settlement tanks the Sludge Finder 2 controls the de-sludging process to ensure a higher sludge density is recovered. When used on final settlement tanks it can be used to reduce the chances of a pollution event. The unique Sludge Finder 2 control system can also provide significant cost savings from less runtime on pumping systems and less energy spent on dewatering. By allowing...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for sludge interface applications

Many mining applications use a settlement process - this is where all the particles and solids settle within tanks / clarifiers. In the past, measurements of these tanks have been labor intensive and puts operators at risk. Non-contacting interface measurement allows this process to be automated and reduce the health and safety issues that arise when trying to measure sludge interface manually.

Ultrasonic Flow Instrumentation for Clean vs. Dirty Water Pipe Flow Applications

Monitoring pipe flow in both clean and dirty applications helps to identify any bursts or blockages on rising mains. A sudden drop in flow rate means that there is something wrong within the network and you may have a blockage within your application, whereas an increase in pipe flow may be due to a burst main meaning your network requires urgent maintenance.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for landfill leachate & recycling centers applications

Landfill leachate can be very aggressive and made up of lots of different toxic substances, this is where non-contacting level monitoring and control is beneficial, as it means staff do not come into contact with the liquid and can view the level of leachate tanks at a safe distance. There are other level monitoring opportunities in glass cullets and limetank applications.

Ultrasonic Flow and Level Instrumentation for Groundwater Monitoring Applications

Monitoring of groundwater for level and flow is essential. Many groundwater runoff applications such as airports and highways collect contaminates and these need to be monitored before and after the cleaning process.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for river level velocity & flow applications

When it comes to water monitoring in the environment, Pulsar Measurement have a wide range of products, from level, to pump control and applications with limited access to power. Our area x velocity products can be used to give an early indication of a rising river level and velocity, these two variables can be monitored separately to trend the relationship or calculated to give an overall flow volume.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for asset management applications

Due to Pulsar`s advancement in technology, excessive noise is picked up by our transducers and displayed on echo graphs. This gives end users an indication of a burst filer bag, bearing failure, or similar asset issue. It gives users the opportunity to establish exactly when the transducer starts receiving excessive noise and for how long.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for solids flow and level monitoring applications

Solids flow and level monitoring refers to any application where solids and/or liquids need to be measured to record flow rate or detect potential blockages. PulsarGuard acoustically detects solids and clogs in the vacuum system.

Contacting & Non-contacting Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Influent and Effluent Flow Monitoring

Flow measurement of both the influent and effluent flows is used to determine the processes and operations within treatment works, to adequately treat the influent, and meet compliance of discharge. Accurate measurement also allows for the monitoring of the load to the works, effective storm overspill monitoring, and the measurement and future expansion to the works if necessary. Successful measurement of influent and effluent flow enables water companies across the globe to ensure that their works are running...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for sequential batch reactors applications

In these industrial processes, settlement tanks need monitoring. Pulsar Measurement provide instrumentation that is able to monitor and control Sequential Batch Reactors using the Sludge Finder 2 product.

Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Fracking Liquid and Solid Flow Applications

Fracking is another method used to extract oil and gas, using the process of injecting high pressure into subterranean rocks and boreholes so as to force open existing fissures and extract the oil or gas. Pulsar Measurement provide many different flow and level solutions to this market, from flow monitoring, to level monitoring, pump control and sand in oil detection. There is plenty of choice within our portfolio for a measurement solution perfectly suited to your application.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for retention ponds and basin levels applications

A retention pond`s primary use is to manage stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and downstream erosion, with the aim of improving water quality in an adjacent river, stream, lake or bay. Oil and Gas companies may use this particular form of water storage to perhaps mitigate flood risks of operations and/or to help the quality of water sources nearby, especially if they are discharging back into the environment. Non-contacting level measurement would be ideal for these applications as engineers don`t need to...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for dredging and bypass flow applications

Dredging is the act of excavating material from a water environment and will include applications like improving existing water features; reshaping land and water features to alter drainage, navigability, and commercial use; construct dams, dikes, and other controls for streams and shorelines; and to recover valuable mineral deposits or marine life having commercial value. Due to the abrasive dredging flows, magnetic flowmeters are known to frequently fail in these environments. Our non-contacting doppler...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for pool filtration applications

Pool water flow through needs to be monitored for health and safety records and for the maintenance of the end-user. Pulsar Measurement has technology that can monitor both open channel and closed pipe flow, giving users a choice between contacting and non-contacting technology. Pulsar technology makes it possible to mount the sensor at the bottom of the pipe, or clamp-on to the outside of a pipe and monitor flow as it passes.

Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Flow and Sea Level (Tidal) Applications

Ultrasonic instrumentation for tank level monitoring and control applications

Tank level monitoring comes in all shapes and sizes. Pulsar offers a wide range of transducers that range from 0-40 m (0 - 131.2 ft), as well as accompanying controllers that all have a range of pre-programmed tank shapes and the possibility to create your own. Non-contacting tank level monitoring can offer some serious advantages, especially when looking at Ferric dosing tanks, for many health and safety reasons. This means staff doesn`t have to put themselves at risk by climbing to the top of a...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for differential monitoring and control applications

Differential monitoring and control usually means the monitoring of two separate channels. For example, non-contacting level measurement technology can give an indication of the upstream and downstream levels, enabling pumps to be activated when the desired level is reached. It can also give users an indication of screen blockages for automated control.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for sludge CSO level and velocity flow (EDM) applications

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitoring often referred to as Event Duration Monitoring (EDM), is the monitoring of the sewer network giving operators an early prediction of potential blockage. CSO Level and Velocity monitoring also give operators the opportunity to monitor stormflow, allowing them to report on when spillages occurred and how much was spilled. Monitoring these CSO events aids water utilities with compliance with regulatory obligations, allowing for data to be logged and viewed in real-time.

Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Lift/Pump Station Flow & Level/Control Applications

Level and flow monitoring of lift and pump stations allow operators to program pump start and stop levels, allowing the process to be used to its full capacity and prevents damage done to pumps and other assets from running dry. Thanks to state-of-the-art pump control technology, pumps are able to be auto-reset and it allows for the best use of most efficient pumps. The non-contacting nature of some of our products creates reduced maintenance for plant operators and allows them to plan maintenance schedules...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for chamber and digester monitoring applications

Chamber and digester monitoring often refers to the part of the wastewater process where the solids are removed from the treated water and pumped to a chamber and/or digester ready for further processing. The range of technology at Pulsar means that the monitoring of this process becomes a lot easier and more efficient. An indication of tank level and flow rate can be given, providing operators full visibility of the process and an idea as to whether there is a blockage forming. Due to the nature of this...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for reservoir level applications

Reservoir level monitoring has lots of different advantages and provides utility operators across the globe with an indication as to the level of available water, enabling early warning indications of water shortages/droughts thanks to low level alarms. It gives utility operators the ability to move water around the region more effectively and increase capacity and efficiency on water treatment works. The non-contacting technology availabe in the Pulsar product portfolio has a huge advantage here, as it does...

Ultrasonic Level & Flow Instrumentation for UV Flume or Tank Applications

Pulsar offers a wide range of flow technology with the ability to monitor fluid through a passing UV system. The range of technology includes non-contacting transit-time, Doppler, and microwave technologies - designed to be able to give you an accurate indication of flow through various pipe materials and sizes. Microwave technology is designed for those open channel flow applications that require zero contact or contamination of the measurement substance. Contacting technologies include area-velocity flow...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for process control and monitoring applications

The monitoring and control of processes is crucial to ensure that plants are operating efficiently and effectively, preventing as much down time as possible and ensuring that they are operating to their full potential. This often means monitoring tank levels to ensure maximum stock / refill processes or monitoring flow to ensure that flows are running at capacity. Often, the measurement substance within the metals and mining industry can be extremely abrasive. Contacting magmeters are subject to increased risk...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for slurry flow & potash flurry flow applications

Slurry Flow and Potash Flurry Flow can sometimes contain lots of particles that make this measurement application quite abrasive and damaging to contacting equipment. A non-contacting solution is ideal for this sort of application, no moving parts and no contact with the measurement susbtance means the life expectancy of the product is extended. In addition, the non-contact nature of Pulsar Measurement products means that operators do not come into contact with the process and there is zero downtime of the...

Ultrasonic Level Measurement for Turnpikes/Toll Road Applications

Sometimes our highways agencies and workers need to use brine tanks and other chemical storage tanks while working on our infrastructure. Non-contacting tank level measurement makes stock control easier and can alert staff when levels are at a critical level.

Pipe Flow Monitoring for the Food and Beverage Industry

In the Beverage industry, carbonation is the process by which carbon dioxide is added to give carbonates, bicarbonates and carbonic acid. This is usually what give you the bubbles in your fizzy drinks, champagne and sparkling wine. Using clamp-on Doppler technology, Pulsar Measurement is able to detect microbubbles within the liquid and calculate a flow rate from the signals received. Simply strapped to the side of a pipe, installation is quick and easy and requires no downtime of the operation.

Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Open Channel and Pipe Flow Monitoring Applications

Open channel flow or pipe flow monitoring is used widely across the irrigation and agriculture sectors. Farmers use flow monitoring to monitor water abstraction from local water sources and to monitor the general conditions of river levels and reservoir availability. Pulsar Measurement offers a range of different flow monitoring solutions, including open channel, flow with and without primary measuring devices, portable flow meters, contacting and non-contacting solutions.

Ultrasonic instrumentation for liquid level and flow measurement applications

Liquid level and flow monitoring is seen in many applications across the oil and gas sector. From fracking to tank level measurement, there are many different advantages to having efficient and accurate level and flow monitoring in all aspects of operations. Enabling operators to effectively monitor stock leves, flow rates and asset performance, as well as aiding businesses with compliance, data monitoring and reporting. Pulsar Measurement produce a wide range of industry solutions that are tailored to meet...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for chemical injection monitoring applications

Litre Meter, also part of the TASI Flow Group, manufacture flowmeters used in Chemical Injection applications in the offshore Oil and Gas industry. So far, they have over 5,000 successful installations worldwide. They specialize in low flow and/or high pressure and also bespoke/custom design for awkward applications and subsea. The VFF, or Versatile Fluids Flowmeter, has been...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for mud level applications

Drilling muds are usually based on water, naturally occurring brines, or prepared brines. The monitoring of these levels is crucial to ensure that the mud pumps are working efficiently and effectively - preventing them from over pumping or running dry by using relay controls for full and low settings. Pulsar Measurement provides non-contacting level solutions as well as pump controllers that are easy to install and require zero process downtime. The non-contacting nature of the products, with no moving parts,...

Mud flow measurement for the oil and gas industry

Drilling mud is usually pumped down the hollow drill pipe to the drill bit where it exits the pipe and is then flushed back up the brehole to the surface. Some muds are then discharged into the environment (via regulated methods), and others are recirculated back into the process for reuse. Pulsar Measurement provide flow solutions to ensure that drilling muds are flowing through pipes at the correct rate, giving an indication of blockages or issues within the process and aids oil and gas manufacturers with...

Ultrasonic Clamp-on Sand Monitoring for the Oil and Gas Industry

Solids and sand production in oil and gas wells is a growing problem for oil and gas producers. The challenge is not only to avoid solids/sand production but to optimize well productivity, as even the smallest quantities of sand particles in the well flow can cause significant pipe or valve damage. Pulsar Measurement offers non-contacting acoustic pipe flow detection sensors that are designed to detect sand particles in the pipe. As well as non-contacting level measurement solutions that are designed to detect...

Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Monitoring

Upstream oil and gas production refers to the identification, extraction or production of new materials. Whereas downstream oil and gas production relates to the post-production of crude oil and natural gas activities. Pulsar Measurement provides both contacting and non-contacting level and flow solutions to ensure that processes are running efficiently and effectively, helping operators with predictive maintenance and data logging, storing and reporting.

Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Tank Level Monitoring Applications

Storage tanks are used throughout the oil and gas industry for the bulk containment of fluids at different stages of the refinery process. More often than not, products will be stored for a short period of time before being transported for further processing. Pulsar Measurement offer both ultrasonic and radar technologies, along with a range of transducer faces to ensure the product is robust and resiliant against harsh atmospheric conditions. Accurate tank level and volume measurement eradicates the health...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for diesel tank, train car & dump truck levels applications

Diesel tank and vehicle tank levels are crucial to the running and efficiency of a mining operation. Using relay controls for full and low settings means that operators have that automated control and means they aren`t climbing on top of tanks to look at levels, or running tanks empty. Using radar or ultrasonic technology for level or volume measurement helps ensure that a site is using assets to its potential, keeping a track of stock levels, and monitoring the process to enable the planning of predictive...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for flow monitoring applications

During many different processes throughout the metals and mining sector, there is often a lot of excess production of water. Some of this water may indeed be wastewater and will need treating before being discharged back into the environment. Pulsar Measurement offer a range of different flow solutions, from open channel flow, to full and partially filled non-contacting pipe flow. Some of the discharge may be required to be measured to an MCERT standard and we are proud to supply a number of accredited...

Ultrasonic instrumentation for leachate monitoring and control applications

Landfill leachate can be very aggressive and made up of lots of different toxic substances. This is where non-contacting level monitoring and control is beneficial, as it means staff do not come into contact with the liquid and can view the level of leachate tanks at a safe distance. There are other level monitoring opportunities in glass cullets and lime tank applications.