Milligan S., Vandelinde H., Cavanagh M. Understanding Ultrasonic Level Measurement

Momentum Press, New York, 2013, 153 pages, ISBN: 1606504398Ultrasonics is a reliable and proven technology for level measurement. It has been used for decades in many diverse industries such as water treatment, mining, aggregates, cement, and plastics. Ultrasonics provides superior inventory accuracy, process control, and user safety. Understanding Ultrasonic Level Measurement is a comprehensive resource in which you will learn about the history of ultrasonics and discover insights about its systems, installation and applications. This book is designed with many user-friendly features and vital resources including: Real-life application stories - Diagrams and recommendations that aid both the novice and advanced user in the selection and application of an ultrasonic level measurement system - Glossary of terminologyHistory of ultrasonics
Ultrasonics and level measurement
Product development map
Ultrasonic theory
Sound
Using sound
Frequency and wavelength
Measurement principle
The medium and the message
Sound intensity
Sound velocity and temperature
Sound velocity and gas
Sound velocity and pressure
Sound velocity and vacuum
Sound velocity and attenuation
Sound reflection
Sound diffraction
Sound pressure level (SPL)
Sound intensity changesUltrasonic instrumentation
The transducer
Transducer environments
Transducer accuracy
Transducer resolution and accuracy
Impedance matching
Axis of transmission
Beam width
Beam spreading
Ringdown
The controllers
Digital filtering
Averaging echoes
Echo extraction algorithmsNotesThe sound and the slurry
Topics
Transducers and ultrasonic systems
Single systems
Compound systems
Transducers
Temperature and transducer material
Temperature sensors
Sound and differential amplifiers
Single-ended receiver
Differential receiver
Application temperature
Housing material
Range and power
Conditions
Dust
Stilling wells
Foam facing
Moisture on transducer face
Transducer selection
Blanking distance and height placement
Temperature
Installation
Transducer design: the heart of the matterEcho processing
Topics
Echo processing - intelligence
Understanding echo processing
Shots and profiles
Finding the true echo
Filters
True echo selection (selection of echo reflected by the intended target)
Selected echo verification
Echo quality
Figure of merit
Echo parameter fine tuning
Echo profiles
Profile components
Echo profile
Ringdown
TVT curve (Time Varying Threshold)
Echo marker
Echo lock window
Echo processing parameters
Echo confidence
The echo
Echo strength
Noise
Noise interference
Determining the noise source
Non-transducer noise sources
Common wiring problems
Reducing electrical noise
Acoustic noise
Reducing acoustic noiseInstallation
Topics
Select the right transducer
Location
Obstructions
Closed vessels
Tanks
Tank access
Open vessels
Open channel meters: weirs and flumes
Flumes
Transducer location
Lift stations
Position control
Hazardous approvals
Approvals
Controller installationApplications
Applications
Topics
Cement
Aggregate 1
Blending silos and storage bunkers
Environmental
Collection system: lift station/pump station/wet well
Wastewater treatment plant
Environmental applications
Food industry
Chemical industry
Other IndustriesBest in class – the ultrasonic product line
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SITRANS Probe LU
The Probe
MultiRanger 100/200
SITRANS LU10
HydroRanger 200
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XLT Series
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