All mobile machines have to operate reliably outdoors. Undergoing even tougher conditions are mobile equipment for use in the military and in the construction, agriculture, mining, and material handling industries. Such unforgiving environments put a heavy burden …
Level Measurement
Magnetostrictive Level Measuring in Mobile Machines
Patrick McGrath | LevelWhen it comes to working under harsh conditions, mobile machines in the construction, agriculture, mining, and material handling industries — as well as in the military — are at the top of the list. Measuring instrumentation needed to ensure safe and efficient …
Level Gauges with Inverted Design Enable Compact Skid Construction
Patrick McGrath | LevelModular is the new mantra in the process sector, and single-purpose, built-to-spec process skids are the latest trend in the refining and chemical industries. A “skid” is a portable work station used in a process facility. It is modular in the sense in that …
Managing Thermal Expansion in Liquid Level Measuring
Patrick McGrath | LevelManaging thermal expansion in liquid level measuring is a common issue in refinery and chemical applications that put level gauges outside the vessel or tank. In this configuration, the gauge is exposed to atmospheric conditions that may affect the temperature of the …
Isolation Valve Design: Repair Dual Level Gauges without Downtime
Patrick McGrath | LevelBecause even the highest quality instruments eventually fail, process plants typically have redundant measurement devices for mission critical applications such as for process vessels. A dual level gauge, which includes both a magnetic level indicator (MLI) and a …