Tank Radar

& Control
Systems

KUBİLAY KURT
160203009
Radar Technology
Radar is an abbreviation for Radio Detection and
Range. It is a system developed during the
Second World War to measure the distance and
speed of objects using radio waves. Radars;
According to their usage areas, they are divided
into two as air and sea radars. Weather radars;
used in military (strategic) meteorological,
astronomical, airports and aircraft. Marine
radars; used in military and commercial ships.
• Storage tanks
• Air Traffic Control
• Anti Missile Systems
• Air Defense Systems
• Weather forecast
• Marine Craft and Aircraft Navigation
 Radar History

The invention and development of the radar cannot be attributed to any country or person. Many
scientists from different countries contributed to the development and development of the radar. 1865,
Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell introduced the theory of electromagnetic light, which explains
electromagnetic waves and their propagation. 1900 Nicola Tesla put forward the idea that moving
objects can be detected by the reflection of electromagnetic waves. Two electrical engineers Albert from
the 1922 US Naval Laboratory. H. Taylor and Leo C. Young locate a wooden ship for the first time. 1940
Different radar systems are developed in the USA, Russia, Germany and Japan.
The development of weapon systems during the Second World War led to extraordinary developments
in radar technology, and accordingly, especially air defense systems began to be established. Many radar
systems were installed along the borders of Germany during the post-war "Cold War." Today, the use of
radar applications in the civilian area has become a daily occurrence.
Working Principle
Radar uses pulses of electromagnetic energy in a similar way to
the reflection of sound as seen in the illustration. The energy
carried by radio waves reaches the object and returns by
reflecting from the object again. A small part of the energy is
reflected from here and comes back to the radar. This rotating
part is called "echo", just like in sound terminology. The radar set
uses the echo to detect the direction and distance of the
reflecting object.
The distance of an object to the radar is calculated as follows;
𝑐𝑡
𝑅=
2
(c = speed of light, t = reflection speed, ratio distance to radar= R)
Consisting of a receiver and transmitter arrangement, the radar
performs the functions of determining the presence of an object
and measuring its direction and distance.
Tank Radar Systems

It is a network consisting of almost all of the

products and systems that we call many modern
technologies used today.
Storage tanks are warehouses where companies
store their raw materials and can be produced in
many different ways.
Systems that control the products inside these
tanks, protect them from temperature and
pressure difference in purchases and sales, and
enable them to see the amount and value of all
products clearly are called "Tank Radar Systems".
 Radar System Requirements
1- Temperature Transmitter With Sensor
2- Radar Level Gauge
3- Pressure Transmitter
4- Graphical Field Display
5- Tank Hub
6- System Hub
7- Field Bus Modem
8- PC / Control Room
Temperature Transmitter With Sensor

The temperature meter measures the

temperatures of the products in the tank
and transmits this information to the
Graphic Fiel Display.
 Radar Level Gauge

The level meter transmits the

information on the level of the
liquids in the tank to the
Graphical Field Display.

Models changing according to different tank

types.
Pressure Transmitter

Measures vapor and liquid

pressure (density). Suitable for all
kinds of applications and tanks ;

– Crude oil tanks

– Pressurized tanks

– Floating roof tanks etc.

Graphical Field Display
Graphical Field Display allows users
to see all the information obtained
from level, temperature and pressure
gauges on the production site on the
LCD screen. Having this product in
the field has great advantages. For
example, if there is an error in the
level meter, you cannot see the level
on this screen, and it becomes easier
to handle this error in the field and
this makes the system more reliable.
Tank Hub

• Collects measurement data from tank

• Communicates tank data to host
• Feeds IS power to the tankbus
System Hub

• Collects and buffer measurement data and

status information from various field
devices.
• Handles communication from a host to the
field devices.
Field Bus Modem

The Field Bus Modem is used for

connecting the TRL2 field bus from Tank
Gauging field devices or the System Hub,
to the TankMaster PC in the control room.
It is connected to the PC using either the
RS232 or the USB interface. The modem
has LEDs to indicate power-on and
communication, and if required front
panel switches to set gain and termination.
PC / Control Room

This is where all information is collected,

evaluated and kept under control. We can see
all the necessary information of the products
here. When a product is to be purchased or
sold at the storage facility, we can manage the
process by seeing the current level,
temperature and pressure information from
here.
Contemporary Technology & Tank Radar
System Relationship

Since the chemical sensitivity of the stored raw materials is very low (rapid burning, being
affected by pressure changes, explosion with temperature, etc.), this system is very
important for the established production or storage area and all living areas around it.
Mistakes made under primitive conditions cause enormous material and environmental
damages.
Contemporary Technology & Tank Radar
System Relationship
The products used in all of this system
consist of the combination of all
technological developments that affect today.
For this reason, it can be said that it is the
best example of contemporary technology
used today. In the field of engineering, this
system, which requires the use of the
fundamentals, principles and calculations of
the electrical and electronics disciplines, is
the systems that protect the location and
success of the facilities and provide the best
service today by securing their environment.
Thank you for listening and watching...
KUBILAY KURT
Electrical - Electronics Engineer