Accurate level measurement is critical in industries ranging from pharmaceutical, food, and beverage to petrochemical manufacturing. Continuous manufacturing (24/7) depends on careful monitoring of the level of feed materials and process media in tanks, pipes, and …
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No-Hassle Liquid Level Measurement with WIKA Sanitary Optical Level Switches
Patrick McGrath | ApplicationsAccurate liquid level measurement is critical in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Various technologies have been developed for measuring liquid levels in a range of sanitary applications, including float, reed chain, …
Reed Chain Transmitters for Cost-Effective Reliability
Patrick McGrath | LevelConstant advances in technology are making monitoring instruments better. New components offer a variety of options and customizations that were not available a few years ago. However, some of these new gauges and transmitters may not be the most cost-effective …
Level Gauges with Inverted Design Enable Compact Skid Construction
Patrick McGrath | LevelModular is the new mantra in the process sector, and single-purpose, built-to-spec process skids are the latest trend in the refining and chemical industries. A “skid” is a portable work station used in a process facility. It is modular in the sense in that …
Managing Thermal Expansion in Liquid Level Measuring
Patrick McGrath | LevelManaging thermal expansion in liquid level measuring is a common issue in refinery and chemical applications that put level gauges outside the vessel or tank. In this configuration, the gauge is exposed to atmospheric conditions that may affect the temperature of the …