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Do not use ANY type of DP instrument, the explanations why not is to long so just trust me on this.

Do not use a Capacitance probe regardless of how "well" everyone says they work. There are other specific reasons
why I do not recommend them. They can also only measure one product, either the level or the I/F but not both.

You best instrument to use for I/F measurements is the Guide Wave Radar but they are difficult to setup and
expensive. Very accurate, reliable and not that difficult to work with once you understand the basics of TDR
technology and the concept of the dielectric constants of various products. Another advantage is that the GWR can
measure the level and interface simultaneously and give out two different 4 to 20 mA outputs.

To see if they will be suited for your application go on the internet and do a search on "di-electric constants" and see
what the DC values are for the products you want to use. The bigger this difference between these DC values are the
more suitable the GWR will be for your application. Forget about the densities for each product, since the GWR is
not density dependent. For example the DC value of water is 80 and the DC value of crude oil is between 1,8 and 4
so they work like a charm on a big product DC difference like this.

My second choice would be to use a displacer and my third choice would be to use a magnetic float type instrument.
Both are cheap and easy to setup and reliable enough for most non critical applications. They can also only measure
one product and if you have turbulence in the vessel you might have to buy and install stilling wells as well.

Nuclear will also work but the price and rules and regulations involved is a turn off. Also not easy to setup and to
work with. This would be my last choice, if nothing else will work.

For critical applications go for the GWR if possible.

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