Methods of Fluid Level Measurement in Industrial Processes

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What is the oldest method of level measurement?

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Sight glass.

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What can happen if a sight glass fails?

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It can cause danger to personnel and environmental hazards.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is a float used for in level measurement?

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To sense the level of a liquid.

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What principle do displacers work on?

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Archimedes' principle.

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What do bubblers measure?

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The hydrostatic pressure of the liquid.

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What is a load cell?

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A device that detects slight distortions to measure weight.

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What do magnetic level gauges use to indicate fluid level?

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Magnets.

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What do capacitance transmitters measure?

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The change in capacitance due to liquid level changes.

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What technology do ultrasonic level transmitters use?

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The speed of sound.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What do laser level transmitters measure?

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The speed of light.