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Characteristics Of Tank Gauge System

Fuel is a resource, and protecting that resource ensures you’re able to maximize it along with your day-to-day operations. Tank gauge system is also important for staying in compliance with certain environmental regulations.

Increase operational efficiency with rapid response

Tank gauge systems can manage all aspects of fuel, from its procurement, to usage, its condition and even its eventual sale.

Essentially, tank gauge systems allow owners and operators to increase their operational efficiency by real time tracking of key metrics involved in important decisions. And with remote sensors, owners and operators can even monitor and make adjustments remotely.

If an issue is detected, you are immediately alerted so adjustments or repairs can begin sooner and based on what is happening now, not data from days or weeks ago. This not only protects your investment and minimizes lost fuel and downtime.

Environmental compliance

Fuel tanks require routine maintenance. As they age, factors such as rust or algae growth not only impact the quality of the fuel, but can also have environmental impacts. In the event a fuel tank is damaged, there is the potential for fuel to escape, possibly contaminating soil and or groundwater in the area.

One of the big advantages of a tank gauge system is the speed at which issues are detected allowing for faster repairs and minimizing the environmental impact.

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Description of the level gauge

Level gauges are devices used to measure the levels of fluids inside a container or chamber as well as the interface between solids and liquids. They can also be referred to as level sensors.

There are three main types of level gauges, which you can learn more about by reading our blog on the subject. It is important to know the differences between these products as each type is better-suited for specific applications over others. Using the wrong type of level of gauge for your applications may result in inaccurate or inconsistent readings.

Many different industries all require the use of accurate and reliable level gauges for everyday processes.

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Level Measurement by Level Gauge

There are many different types of level gauge, each with its own application.

Transparent level gauge are highly useful in chemical industries and petrochemical fertilizers. As the fluid is stored in high pressure and high temperature, the transparent level indicator is very useful to find the fluid level.

Reflex level gauge are for applications that involve high temperature, high pressure and use of corrosive fluids. The colorless fluid used in this apparatus gives better clarity to level indication.

Magnetic level gauge are red followers that need magnetic level gauge. Cylindrical floats and powerful magnets are used to find the level of the fluid. The float movement is followed by magnetic capsules, and thus, the level in indicated. This type of indicator has good visibility and is absolutely safe to use as it contains non-fragile metal chamber.

Some other level gauge for reference are tubular level gauge, float and board level gauge, sight flow indicators, window type sight flow indicators, manometers, and bi-color indicators. Some of the level gauge are provided with various features, such as a built-in controller, continuous output measurement, and adjustable alarm switches.

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Magnetic Level Gauge

The process level gauge is a proven method to measure liquid levels. The level gauge is one of the safest and most economical ways to measure and control your level requirements.

It can be installed on almost any shape, size or type of vessel in the industry. In applications of extreme pressure, temperature, vibration and highly corrosive or hazardous material the level gauge will perform where others fail.

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Tank gauge for LPG LNG Solutions

Tank gauge for LPG LNG solutions Measuring and managing of LNG inventories is a sophisticated task. We offer the high quality instrumentation you need in combination with in-depth industry know how and engineering and maintenance services.

The challenge A typical tank gauge for LPG LNG works with a wide range of instruments to measure liquid level, liquid density, liquid and vapour temperature, liquid and vapour pressure, skin temperature and much more. Addionally you have to make sure that two layers of different densities are not rapidly mixing with the side effect of large amounts of gas being released, also known as rollover.

Our solution Our high accurate level gauges and instrumentation in addition with the inventory management system guarantee you highest transparency of inventories in the plant or headquarters. Keeping the constant temperature of the liquid gas, such as -200°C, also results in many technological challenges in handling cold temperatures. We offer a temperature monitoring system for the cooling down and the leak detection. In addition our LTD system monitors the level, temperature, density profiling and rollover prediction. That is not only important if you want to know what is happening in the tank gauge for LPG LNG, but also helps you to determine the next process actions.

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How does the water level gauge work?

The working principle of the water level gauge is that when it is put into a certain depth in the liquid to be measured, the pressure on the sensor’s front surface is converted into the liquid level height.

The calculation formula is Ρ=ρ.g.H+Po, in the formula P is the pressure on the liquid surface of the sensor, ρ is the density of the liquid to be measured, g is the local acceleration of gravity, Po is the atmospheric pressure on the liquid surface, and H is the depth at which the sensor drops into the liquid.

The level gauge is a device designed to monitor and measure liquid (and sometimes solid) levels. When the liquid level is detected, the sensor converts the sensed data into an electrical signal. Level gauge are mainly used for monitoring reservoirs, oil tanks or rivers.

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Functions of a Tank Gauging System

There are various methods to measure the liquid level and other liquid characteristics. The technique of measurement relies on the type of tank gauging system, the liquid type and how the tank gauging system is used.

Modern tank measuring devices digitize tank measurements and communicate tank information digitally to a control room where liquid volume and mass information are distributed to inventory data consumers.

Usually storage tanks come in four basic designs: Cylindrical fixed roof tanks, cylindrical floating roof tanks and either spherical or horizontal cylinder design pressurized tanks. For all these kinds of tanks, tank gauging system are accessible.

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The quick and precise density meter for busy labs and factories

Having an accurate density meter that produces reliable results is only part of the equation. Your instrumentation also needs to be simple to use, easy to clean and offer superior traceability.

Density Meters use proven touchscreen interface. The graphic user interface (GUI) has been enabling users of touchscreen RFM refractometers and ADP polarimeters to quickly and easily take measurements, calibrate, and analyse data for many years. Users new to the system will appreciate the intuitive layout, and quick access to regularly used controls including “READ” and “METHODS”. To learn more about the benefits of touchscreen technology check out our blog here.

Density Meters not only sport a great touchscreen (usable with PPE gloves), but also fast networking abilities, USB functionality for optional mouse/keyboard support and exporting of data (via PDF/.CSV) to USB drives. Large capacity memory means room for over 100,000 readings without the need to purchase costly storage.

To facilitate measurement, Density Meters utilise the oscillating u-tube principle. Using a secondary oscillator allows the instrument to monitor and adapt to long-term instrument drifts and environmental influences, meaning calibration can hold and be relevant for a long time. Results are displayed in less than 15 seconds, depending on the mode selected, whilst smart temperature stabilisation helps provide the most accurate results in super-fast time.

Density Meters have been designed with a variety of industries in mind. From edible oils and soft drinks in food & beverage, to raw materials testing in pharmaceutical.

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Premade Process Tank Gauging System

We developed an innovative tank gauging system that is designed to simultaneously measure and display liquid level and volume in horizontal and vertical cylindrical tanks. Do you really know what your liquid levels are! With the tank gauging system, you will have no doubt, even in cylindrical tanks.

The tank gauging system combines unparalleled accuracy with convenient versatility. The system includes a level sensor and monitor. The monitor can be programmed to handle a variety of tank geometries and values can be displayed in any engineering unit. The display hardware is mounted in a weatherproof NEMA4X enclosure and is visible through a window in the door showing level (feet) and volume (gallons) on a back lighted LCD screen.

The system also includes a fused power supply, a surge suppressor and a built-in thermostatically controlled enclosure heater. This all adds up to the most dependable, easy-to-use tank gauging system available today.

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Servo Tank Gauge System Used For Bulk Storage Of Gasoline

This paper presents an outline of the most commonly adopted servo tank gauge and level measurement systems used in the gasoline storage industry.

It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the named systems and gives a brief explanation of how the systems work. The outcome of discussion held with professionals and manufacturers in the industry and their view on how level measurement technology is evolving and improving is then summarized showing how more accurate and operationally reliable level measurements should be possible in the future.

It is intended that this review will present information to help reduce the risk of such an equipment failure contributing to a servo tank gauge overfill event in the future, by highlighting appropriate and established level measurement systems for gasoline storage facilities.