NEWSLETTER Jan/Feb 2025

TEC Engineering partners with UWT,

a global expert in level measurement technology.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

Add the following numbers together. Do not use paper, pencil or calculators.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it.

Now, add another 1000.

Now add 30.

Add another 1000.

Now add 20.

Now add another 1000.

Now add 10.

What is the total?

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Detect and Monitor Material Heights in Containers, Tanks and Silos.

UWT is an expert for simple, safe and precise content level measurement detection, point level determination and interface detection in all types of bulk solids and liquids.

Because of the high quality of their products, innovative thinking and close cooperation with customers, UWT is able to offer a warranty extension up to 6 years for all their sensors!

Level measurement is crucial in industrial settings for several reasons:

Process Control: Accurate level readings maintain optimal process conditions. In chemical reactions, precise ingredient ratios are critical. Level sensors ensure the correct amounts of materials are present, prevent suboptimal reactions and ensure product quality.

Safety: Overfilling tanks can lead to spills of hazardous materials, posing risks to workers and the environment. Underfilling can damage equipment like pumps, causing costly downtime and potential safety hazards. Level sensors provide early warnings, preventing these issues.

Efficiency: Precise level monitoring minimizes waste and reduces costs. By knowing the exact amount of materials in storage, industries can optimize ordering, avoid shortages, and prevent overstocking, leading to significant cost savings.

Inventory Management: Level sensors provide real-time inventory data, enabling better production planning and logistics. This ensures timely deliveries and prevents costly production delays due to material shortages.
Equipment Protection: Level sensors protect expensive equipment by preventing conditions that cause damage, such as dry running of pumps or excessive pressure buildup. This reduces maintenance costs and extends equipment lifespan.

Level Measurement Technologies

Point Level Measurement

Focus: Detects the presence of a bulk solid or a liquid at a specific point within a vessel.
Applications:
High/low level alarms: To prevent overflows or dry runs of pumps.
Interface detection: To detect the boundary between two immiscible liquids.
Safety shutdowns: To trigger emergency stop procedures in critical situations.

Continuous Level Measurement

Focus: Provides a continuous reading of the material level within a vessel.
Output: An analog signal representing the material level.
Applications:
Inventory control: To track the amount of material in storage.
Process control: To maintain optimal levels in reactors and tanks.
Flow measurement: To determine flow rates based on changing levels.

Point level measurement provides crucial information about specific fluid conditions, while continuous level measurement offers a more comprehensive understanding of fluid behavior within a vessel. The choice between these two approaches depends on the specific application requirements and the desired level of information.

Interface Measurement

Interface measurement helps determine the level of the boundary between different media, such as liquids of different densities or liquid and solid phases. Immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, do not mix and form distinct layers due to differences in density.

Why is it important?

Product Quality: Accurate interface measurement is crucial for maintaining product purity and preventing contamination. In oil and gas applications, it's essential to separate oil from water or other impurities.
Process Optimization: Knowing the interface level helps optimize production processes, such as ensuring proper separation of liquids in tanks or reactors.
Safety: Incorrect interface levels can lead to safety hazards, such as the mixing of incompatible substances or the overflow of tanks.
Inventory Control: Accurate interface measurement is essential for proper inventory tracking of different liquid phases.

Interface measurement is a critical aspect of level measurement in many industrial applications, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Choosing the appropriate technology depends on factors such as the properties of the liquids, the required accuracy, and the specific application requirements.

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