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Radar Tank Gauge (RTG)
The KONGSBERG Radar Tank Gauge (RTG), GLA-310/5,
is designed to measure level in tanks containing liquefied
gases. Accurate measurement is possible regardless of the
tank atmospheric conditions.

The RTG consists of a horn antenna and an electronic unit.

The electronic unit includes a sophisticated signal detection
method that ensures optimum performance, which combined
with its superb signal-to-noise ratio, offers the highest meas-
urement reliability and accuracy.

The horn antenna is mountend inside the tank and designed

to emit a frequency sweeping microwave signal through a 50
mm standpipe. The standpipe is considered as an integrated
part of the level gauge, and comes in sections adjusted to
match the total tank height.
The RTG is specially designed to withstand the severe me-
chanical and physical conditions in a maritime environment.
Only AISI 316L acid-resistant steel is used.

“4-in-2” multifunction dual radar concept

The K-Gauge CTS multifunction system with dual radars Figure 7: Tank installation, using existing penetration in tank dome
offers Automatic Tank Gauging and Tank Overfill Protection (example)
by using two separate RTGs, connected to the Custody
Transfer calculation system. Flexible hardware and software
modules provides both primary and secondary level gauge-
ing functions. At the same time, one RTG is dedicated for the
independent overfill protection sensor (TOP RTG). In normal
operation, the TOP RTG covers two functions; overfill protec-
tion and back-up level gauging.

Signal Processing Unit (SPU)

Each pipe section is supplied with flanges prepared with refer- Cargo temperature sensors
Each RTG is connected to a dedicated processing unit.
ence markers. The liquid level and the markers are measured KONGSBERG temperature sensors are specially designed for
The GLK-300/LNG Signal Processing Unit (SPU) is located in
simultaneously, hence the system automatically verifies itself at accurate temperature measurements, manufactured to meet
safe area and provides necessary communication and intrin-
every measurement. By careful calibration of the pipe section the requirements set in the governing international standards
sically safe power barriers to the instrumentation located in
lengths before installation, the position of the markers are re- for Custody Transfer Systems. Calibrated Pt-100 1/10 elements
hazardous area. The SPU employs powerful processing of the
corded and stored in the system. By comparing the liquid echo are used for optimum performance. Each sensor is delivered
data from the Radar Tank Gauge, Cargo Temperature Unit and
with the reference marker echo, a continuous auto-calibration of with a unique serial number and a calibration certificate.
vapour pressure transmitter.
the measurement is done.
Communication with the Remote Controller Unit (RCU) is done
Vapour pressure transmitter
by dual high speed Ethernet. The SPU is equipped with LEDs in
AutroCAL® ensures high accuracy over the whole measurement The pressure transmitter is used for accurate measurement
the front for easy condition monitoring by crew.
range, independent of the gas mixture, pressure and tempera- of vapour pressure, specially calibrated to ensure the highest
ture. accuracy. The pressure transmitter comes with a 3-way control
AutroCAL®
valve.
AutroCAL® is a unique calibration and verification function in
Cargo Temperature Unit (CTU)
the KONGSBERG system. Gas vapour density and mixture of
KONGSBERG Cargo Temperature Unit (CTU), GC-306, is a
gases influence the propagation speed of the radar signal, thus
marine approved multi-channel signal converter. The CTU is
the accuracy of the measurement. By using pipe joint reference
designed for installation on deck and to accurate transform and
markers, AutroCAL® continuously compensates for the changes
transmit temperature measurements from up to six sensors
caused by the differences in the propagation speed.
installed inside cargo tanks onboard liquefied gas carriers.

Figure 5: Radar electronics,

Figure 1: Radar Tank Gauges Figure 2: Signal Processing Unit Figure 3: Cargo Temperature Figure 4: Cargo temperature CTUs and temperature sensor Figure 6: Remote Controller Unit Figure 8: Standpipe installation with marker
GLA-310/5-R GLK-300/LNG Unit GC-306 sensor installation (example) RCU502