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Measuring Level
Measuring Level
5.4.1.7
Keywords
Calibrate, direct, inferred, transmitter calibration, gravity correction,
density correction, hydrostatic head detector, float.
Description
Supporting Material
Measuring Level
Terminal Objective: Given the appropriate equipment
and procedures the I&C Technician will calibrate and
maintain level instrumentation. Mastery will be
demonstrated by successful completion of Lab
Performance Exercises and written Exam.
• Contrast direct and inferred methods of measuring level,
giving an example of each
Dipsticks
Pneumatic Dipstick
• Combines a dipstick and a bubbler tube
Float & mechanical linkage
Archimides Principle
• A body wholly or partly immersed in a fluid
is buoyed up with a force equal to the
weight of the fluid displace by the body
What is the difference between a float and a displacer?
Chain Float
Bubbler Tube
Capacitive-Type
Transducers
Measuring level with pressure differential
Reference to Atmosphere
Level Instruments
Calculating Dry Reference Leg Calibration
Values
• D = Density
Calculating Wet Reference Leg Calibration
Values