JP2009511933A - レーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム及びこのようなシステムで使用する送信線プローブ - Google Patents
レーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム及びこのようなシステムで使用する送信線プローブ Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- JP2009511933A JP2009511933A JP2008536545A JP2008536545A JP2009511933A JP 2009511933 A JP2009511933 A JP 2009511933A JP 2008536545 A JP2008536545 A JP 2008536545A JP 2008536545 A JP2008536545 A JP 2008536545A JP 2009511933 A JP2009511933 A JP 2009511933A
- Authority
- JP
- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- probe
- transmission line
- dielectric
- line
- level gauge
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Pending
Links
- 239000000523 sample Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 161
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 83
- 238000005538 encapsulation Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 15
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 26
- 238000009413 insulation Methods 0.000 claims description 13
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims description 11
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000000919 ceramic Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000002178 crystalline material Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 abstract description 6
- 239000003570 air Substances 0.000 description 12
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 12
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 12
- 239000010410 layer Substances 0.000 description 11
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 10
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 10
- 239000004020 conductor Substances 0.000 description 8
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 description 6
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 5
- 238000005260 corrosion Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000007797 corrosion Effects 0.000 description 4
- 238000002592 echocardiography Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000007423 decrease Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000003989 dielectric material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000008393 encapsulating agent Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000002310 reflectometry Methods 0.000 description 3
- QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ammonia Chemical compound N QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000011810 insulating material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000012212 insulator Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000005855 radiation Effects 0.000 description 2
- RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copper Chemical compound [Cu] RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000009825 accumulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000012080 ambient air Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910021529 ammonia Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000002238 attenuated effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009833 condensation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000005494 condensation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052802 copper Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010949 copper Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000013016 damping Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000013461 design Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003814 drug Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 235000013305 food Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000011545 laboratory measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003208 petroleum Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004810 polytetrafluoroethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001343 polytetrafluoroethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000004886 process control Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001902 propagating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000011241 protective layer Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012552 review Methods 0.000 description 1
- 125000006850 spacer group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 238000012795 verification Methods 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
- G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
- G01F23/22—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
- G01F23/28—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
- G01F23/284—Electromagnetic waves
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
- G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
- G01S13/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
- G01S13/88—Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Thermal Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
- Remote Sensing (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Measurement Of Levels Of Liquids Or Fluent Solid Materials (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims (23)
- タンクに含まれる内容物の充填レベルを測定するレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システムであって、
マイクロ波エネルギを送信するように構成された送信器と、
前記タンクの外側に配置され、反射したマイクロ波エネルギを受信するように構成された受信器と、
少なくとも1つのプローブ線を備え、送信されたマイクロ波エネルギを前記内容物に向かって、及びそこから案内するように構成された送信線プローブと、を備え、前記プローブが、少なくとも部分的に前記タンクの内部に配置され、
前記送信線プローブがさらに、前記少なくとも1つのプローブ線の少なくとも有意の部分を封入する誘電封入構造を備え、前記誘電封入構造が、ゲージ測定すべき前記内容物によって引き起こされるマイクロ波エネルギ減衰効果を低下させるように構成された厚さを有するレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。 - 前記送信線プローブが平行なプローブ線を備え、前記平行プローブ線の少なくとも有意の部分が、前記誘電封入構造によって封入される、請求項1に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記タンク内に配置された前記誘電封入構造によって封入された前記送信線プローブが、部分的に外部の誘電(PED)送信線プローブである、請求項1又は2に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、0.2以上で0.8以下である絶縁係数αを提供する、請求項1から3までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、0.2以上で0.5以下である絶縁係数αを提供する、請求項1から3までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記システムが、前記タンク内の少なくとも2つの物質の界面からの反射を受信するように配置される、請求項1から5までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、前記送信線プローブの外面を形成する外面、及び前記少なくとも1つのプローブ線からある距離に配置された内面を備える、請求項1から6までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の外面から、前記プローブ線の外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)の半分より大きい、請求項1から7までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の外面から、前記プローブ線の外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)より大きい、請求項1から8までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の外面から、前記プローブ線の外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)の2倍より大きい、請求項1から9までのいずれか一項に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記誘電封入構造の前記内面と前記少なくとも1つのプローブ線との間の容積が、少なくとも部分的に固体誘電充填物質で充填される、請求項7に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- 前記固体誘電充填物質が、結晶質物質、非晶質物質、セラミック及びガラスで構成されたグループから選択される、請求項11に記載のレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム。
- タンクに含まれる内容物の充填レベルを測定するように構成されたレーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システムに使用する送信線プローブであって、
送信されたマイクロ波エネルギを前記内容物に向かって、及びそこから案内するように構成された少なくとも1つのプローブ線と、
基本的に前記プローブ線を封入する誘電構造と、を備え、前記封入構造が、ゲージ測定すべき前記内容物によって引き起こされるマイクロ波エネルギ減衰効果を低下させるように構成される送信線プローブ。 - 前記送信線プローブが平行なプローブ線を備え、前記平行プローブ線の少なくとも有意の部分が前記誘電封入構造によって封入される、請求項13に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記タンク内に配置された前記誘電封入構造によって封入された前記送信線プローブが、部分的に外部の誘電(PED)送信線プローブである、請求項13又は14に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、0.2以上で0.8以下である絶縁係数αを提供する、請求項13から15までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、0.2以上で0.5以下である絶縁係数αを提供する、請求項13から16までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記誘電封入構造が、前記送信線プローブの外面を形成する外面、及び前記少なくとも1つのプローブ線からある距離に配置された内面を備える、請求項13から17までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の前記外面から、前記プローブ線の前記外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)の半分より大きい、請求項13から18までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の前記外面から、前記プローブ線の前記外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)より大きい、請求項13から19までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 誘電封入構造がある前記プローブ線の前記外面から、前記プローブ線の前記外面までの距離(D)が、前記プローブ線の半径(R)の2倍より大きい、請求項13から20までのいずれか一項に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記封入構造の前記内面と前記少なくとも1つのプローブ線との間の容積が、固体誘電充填物質で充填される、請求項18に記載の送信線プローブ。
- 前記固体誘電充填物質が、結晶質物質、非晶質物質、セラミック及びガラスで構成されたグループから選択される、請求項22に記載の送信線プローブ。
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US11/256,039 US20070090992A1 (en) | 2005-10-21 | 2005-10-21 | Radar level gauge system and transmission line probe for use in such a system |
| PCT/SE2006/001190 WO2007046752A1 (en) | 2005-10-21 | 2006-10-20 | Radar level gauge system and transmission line probe for use in such a system |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JP2009511933A true JP2009511933A (ja) | 2009-03-19 |
Family
ID=37962760
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP2008536545A Pending JP2009511933A (ja) | 2005-10-21 | 2006-10-20 | レーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム及びこのようなシステムで使用する送信線プローブ |
Country Status (6)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20070090992A1 (ja) |
| JP (1) | JP2009511933A (ja) |
| KR (1) | KR20080049831A (ja) |
| CN (1) | CN101292137A (ja) |
| DE (1) | DE112006002933T5 (ja) |
| WO (1) | WO2007046752A1 (ja) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2011039064A (ja) * | 2009-08-18 | 2011-02-24 | Kyushu Univ | 淡塩水境界面の測定方法 |
| JP2014006117A (ja) * | 2012-06-22 | 2014-01-16 | Keyence Corp | 液面レベル計測装置 |
| KR101568294B1 (ko) | 2013-01-25 | 2015-11-11 | 식아게 | 층상 매질들의 충전 레벨 측정 방법 |
Families Citing this family (26)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20080018346A1 (en) * | 2004-09-10 | 2008-01-24 | Mehrdad Mehdizadeh | System for Detecting an Interface Between First and Second Strata of Materials |
| EP2154495B1 (de) | 2008-08-15 | 2013-05-22 | Sick Ag | TDR-Sensor und -Messverfahren |
| EA022091B1 (ru) * | 2009-12-18 | 2015-10-30 | Тотал Петрокемикалс Рисерч Фелюй | Способ мониторинга уровня суспензии катализатора полимеризации этилена |
| US8872695B2 (en) * | 2011-06-14 | 2014-10-28 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Guided wave radar level gauge system with dielectric constant compensation through multi-mode propagation |
| AT511770B1 (de) * | 2011-07-27 | 2015-03-15 | Set Software Engineering Tschürtz Gmbh | Vorrichtung zur schneebeschaffenheitsmessung |
| WO2013036108A1 (en) * | 2011-09-06 | 2013-03-14 | Stamicarbon B.V. | Radar level measurement |
| KR200468200Y1 (ko) * | 2011-11-16 | 2013-07-30 | 삼성중공업 주식회사 | 레이더 타입의 레벨측정장치 |
| US9228877B2 (en) * | 2012-09-26 | 2016-01-05 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Guided wave radar level gauge system with dielectric constant compensation through multi-frequency propagation |
| US9360361B2 (en) * | 2012-09-27 | 2016-06-07 | Magnetrol International, Inc. | System and method for emulsion measurement and profiling |
| DE102012218574B4 (de) * | 2012-10-11 | 2019-10-24 | Rational Wittenheim Sas | Sensor |
| US8941532B2 (en) * | 2012-12-06 | 2015-01-27 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Probe spacing element |
| US9304029B2 (en) * | 2014-03-31 | 2016-04-05 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Level gauging system for long narrow nozzles |
| US9518857B2 (en) * | 2014-06-30 | 2016-12-13 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Single conductor probe radar level gauge system and tank arrangement |
| US9778089B2 (en) * | 2014-06-30 | 2017-10-03 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Multi-channel guided wave radar level gauge |
| US20160097670A1 (en) * | 2014-10-01 | 2016-04-07 | Honeywell International Inc. | Resolution mode switching for pulsed radar |
| GB2534350A (en) * | 2014-12-09 | 2016-07-27 | Statoil Petroleum As | Oil/water interface detection |
| US10622694B2 (en) * | 2015-02-12 | 2020-04-14 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Dielectric waveguide radar signal distribution |
| US9711838B2 (en) * | 2015-10-29 | 2017-07-18 | Honeywell International Inc. | Indexed centering spacer for coaxial probes in guided wave radar level transmitters |
| US10184820B2 (en) | 2016-09-30 | 2019-01-22 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Guided wave radar level gauge system for interface measurement |
| US10295393B2 (en) | 2016-09-30 | 2019-05-21 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Guided wave radar level gauge system with dual transmission line probes for dielectric constant compensation |
| US10386180B2 (en) * | 2016-11-28 | 2019-08-20 | Honeywell International Inc. | Apparatus and method for measuring thin material thicknesses in inventory management applications |
| DE102017119502B4 (de) * | 2017-08-25 | 2025-05-22 | Krohne S. A. S. | TDR-Füllstandmessgerät und Verfahren zum Betreiben eines TDR-Füllstandmessgeräts |
| US10677635B2 (en) * | 2017-10-31 | 2020-06-09 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Dielectric filling member with microwave absorbing element |
| DE102018107450A1 (de) * | 2018-03-28 | 2019-10-02 | Endress+Hauser Flowtec Ag | Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung eines Füllstands einer Flüssigkeit in einem Messrohr, und Durchflussmessgerät mit einer solchen Vorrichtung |
| EP3760984B1 (en) | 2019-07-03 | 2023-08-30 | Rosemount Tank Radar AB | Transmission line probe |
| CN115165032B (zh) * | 2022-07-06 | 2025-10-28 | 北京锐达仪表有限公司 | 液体分界面位置微波测量装置及方法 |
Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS6218003B2 (ja) * | 1981-02-25 | 1987-04-21 | Nippon Kokan Kk | |
| JP2001059767A (ja) * | 1999-07-23 | 2001-03-06 | Endress & Hauser Gmbh & Co | 容器における充填物の充填レベルを測定するための装置 |
| GB2358535A (en) * | 1999-10-15 | 2001-07-25 | Federal Ind Ind Group Inc | Time domain reflectometry method and apparatus |
| JP2002535641A (ja) * | 1999-01-21 | 2002-10-22 | ローズマウント インコーポレイテッド | 低電力レーダー式レベル伝送器のための複数プロセス製品の界面検出 |
| JP2003529779A (ja) * | 2000-04-04 | 2003-10-07 | ローズマウント インコーポレイテッド | マイクロ波レベル送信機の近接物質界面検出方法 |
| US20040027137A1 (en) * | 2002-04-29 | 2004-02-12 | Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. | Time domain reflectometry probe for level sensing |
| US20050083062A1 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2005-04-21 | Couch Philip R. | Fluid level detection device and methods |
Family Cites Families (37)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3216255A (en) * | 1962-02-15 | 1965-11-09 | Robertshaw Controls Co | Fluid level instrumentation |
| US3296862A (en) * | 1963-10-02 | 1967-01-10 | Atomic Power Dev Ass Inc | Fluid level measuring apparatus |
| US3400331A (en) * | 1965-01-18 | 1968-09-03 | Pratt & Whitney Inc | Gaging device including a probe having a plurality of concentric and coextensive electrodes |
| US3474337A (en) * | 1966-12-27 | 1969-10-21 | Jackson & Church Electronics C | System for sensing levels and electrical characteristics of fluent materials |
| US3695108A (en) * | 1970-07-23 | 1972-10-03 | Marathon Oil Co | Adaptive proportional control for determining interfaces of distinct materials |
| FR2496274A1 (fr) * | 1980-12-12 | 1982-06-18 | Trt Telecom Radio Electr | Procede de mesure de distance par radar a onde entretenue modulee en frequence, appareil pour la mise en oeuvre du procede et application a la determination precise du niveau de liquide dans un reservoir |
| US4948759A (en) * | 1986-07-15 | 1990-08-14 | E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Glass ceramic dielectric compositions |
| US4961055A (en) * | 1989-01-04 | 1990-10-02 | Vickers, Incorporated | Linear capacitance displacement transducer |
| MY108816A (en) * | 1992-05-28 | 1996-11-30 | Shell Int Research | An apparatus for measuring the water bottom of a product storage tank and providing water bottom informaiton |
| US5523694A (en) * | 1994-04-08 | 1996-06-04 | Cole, Jr.; Edward I. | Integrated circuit failure analysis by low-energy charge-induced voltage alteration |
| DE19507616B4 (de) * | 1995-03-04 | 2007-02-01 | Gestra Ag | Sonde zur Überwachung von Flüssigkeit mit Leckageschutz |
| DE19516809C1 (de) * | 1995-05-08 | 1996-09-05 | Heinz Dipl Ing Ploechinger | Kapazitiver Füllstandsensor |
| US5910188A (en) * | 1996-04-30 | 1999-06-08 | Triumph Controls, Inc. | Flexible probe with separation adjustment |
| CA2182836C (en) * | 1996-08-07 | 2000-07-25 | Milltronics Ltd. | Probe for use in time domain reflectometry |
| US6085589A (en) * | 1996-12-23 | 2000-07-11 | Venture Measurement Company Llc | Material level sensing system calibration |
| US6237412B1 (en) * | 1997-07-16 | 2001-05-29 | Nitta Corporation | Level sensor |
| US6386055B1 (en) * | 1998-01-06 | 2002-05-14 | Endress +Hauser Gmbh +Co. | Sensor apparatus for transmitting electrical pulses from a signal line into and out of a vessel to measure a process variable—in order to be more informative |
| US7542866B1 (en) * | 1999-01-21 | 2009-06-02 | Rosemount Inc. | Threshold setting for a radar level transmitter |
| US6320532B1 (en) * | 1999-05-27 | 2001-11-20 | Rosemount Inc. | Low power radar level transmitter having reduced ground loop errors |
| US6295018B1 (en) * | 1999-09-27 | 2001-09-25 | Rosemount Inc. | Low power radar level instrument with enhanced diagnostics |
| DE19958584C1 (de) * | 1999-11-08 | 2001-02-01 | Krohne Sa | Füllstandmessgerät |
| DE10003941A1 (de) * | 2000-01-29 | 2001-08-09 | Endress Hauser Gmbh Co | Füllstandsmeßgerät |
| KR20040004760A (ko) * | 2000-03-07 | 2004-01-14 | 허니웰 인터내셔날 인코포레이티드 | 유체 레벨을 측정하기 위한 장치 및 방법 |
| US6690320B2 (en) * | 2000-06-13 | 2004-02-10 | Magnetrol International Incorporated | Time domain reflectometry measurement instrument |
| DE10032775B4 (de) * | 2000-07-06 | 2007-06-14 | Endress + Hauser Gmbh + Co. Kg | Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung und/oder Überwachung des Füllstandes eines Füllguts in einem Behälter |
| AU2002245391A1 (en) * | 2001-02-08 | 2002-08-19 | Venture Measurement Company | Material level sensing system and method |
| US6541985B2 (en) * | 2001-06-13 | 2003-04-01 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army | System and method for remotely monitoring an interface between dissimilar materials |
| DE10160688A1 (de) * | 2001-12-11 | 2003-06-18 | Endress & Hauser Gmbh & Co Kg | Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung und/oder Überwachung des Füllstandes eines Füllguts in einem Behälter |
| CA2388324A1 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2003-11-30 | Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. | Probe for use in level measurement in time domain reflectometry |
| CA2498396A1 (en) * | 2002-09-09 | 2004-03-18 | Robertshaw Industrial Products Division | Interface detection using time domain reflectometry with two separate conductive elements |
| US6801157B2 (en) * | 2002-10-02 | 2004-10-05 | Magnetrol International, Inc. | Guided wave radar level transmitter |
| US6938478B2 (en) * | 2002-11-14 | 2005-09-06 | Herman Diaz Arias | Impedance level meter for liquids in tanks |
| EP1507133B1 (de) * | 2003-06-17 | 2016-06-29 | Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KG | Vorrichtung zur Überwachung eines Feldgeräts |
| US6867729B2 (en) * | 2003-07-30 | 2005-03-15 | Magnetrol International | Guided wave radar level transmitter with automatic velocity compensation |
| US20050088307A1 (en) * | 2003-10-14 | 2005-04-28 | Schaffer Joseph W. | Transmitter |
| WO2006031563A2 (en) * | 2004-09-10 | 2006-03-23 | E.I. Dupont De Nemours And Company | Method for detecting an interface between first and second strata of materials |
| US7467548B2 (en) * | 2005-10-14 | 2008-12-23 | Rosemount Tank Radar Ab | Radar level gauge system and coupling |
-
2005
- 2005-10-21 US US11/256,039 patent/US20070090992A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2006
- 2006-10-20 CN CNA2006800384700A patent/CN101292137A/zh active Pending
- 2006-10-20 JP JP2008536545A patent/JP2009511933A/ja active Pending
- 2006-10-20 DE DE112006002933T patent/DE112006002933T5/de not_active Ceased
- 2006-10-20 KR KR1020087009324A patent/KR20080049831A/ko not_active Ceased
- 2006-10-20 WO PCT/SE2006/001190 patent/WO2007046752A1/en not_active Ceased
Patent Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS6218003B2 (ja) * | 1981-02-25 | 1987-04-21 | Nippon Kokan Kk | |
| JP2002535641A (ja) * | 1999-01-21 | 2002-10-22 | ローズマウント インコーポレイテッド | 低電力レーダー式レベル伝送器のための複数プロセス製品の界面検出 |
| JP2001059767A (ja) * | 1999-07-23 | 2001-03-06 | Endress & Hauser Gmbh & Co | 容器における充填物の充填レベルを測定するための装置 |
| GB2358535A (en) * | 1999-10-15 | 2001-07-25 | Federal Ind Ind Group Inc | Time domain reflectometry method and apparatus |
| JP2003529779A (ja) * | 2000-04-04 | 2003-10-07 | ローズマウント インコーポレイテッド | マイクロ波レベル送信機の近接物質界面検出方法 |
| US20040027137A1 (en) * | 2002-04-29 | 2004-02-12 | Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. | Time domain reflectometry probe for level sensing |
| US20050083062A1 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2005-04-21 | Couch Philip R. | Fluid level detection device and methods |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2011039064A (ja) * | 2009-08-18 | 2011-02-24 | Kyushu Univ | 淡塩水境界面の測定方法 |
| JP2014006117A (ja) * | 2012-06-22 | 2014-01-16 | Keyence Corp | 液面レベル計測装置 |
| KR101568294B1 (ko) | 2013-01-25 | 2015-11-11 | 식아게 | 층상 매질들의 충전 레벨 측정 방법 |
| US9316480B2 (en) | 2013-01-25 | 2016-04-19 | Sick Ag | Method of filling level measurement of layered media |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CN101292137A (zh) | 2008-10-22 |
| DE112006002933T5 (de) | 2008-10-02 |
| KR20080049831A (ko) | 2008-06-04 |
| WO2007046752A1 (en) | 2007-04-26 |
| US20070090992A1 (en) | 2007-04-26 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| JP2009511933A (ja) | レーダ・レベル・ゲージ・システム及びこのようなシステムで使用する送信線プローブ | |
| CN102224398B (zh) | 填充物位确定系统和方法 | |
| US7965087B2 (en) | Method for ascertaining and monitoring fill level of a medium in a container | |
| EP2901112B1 (en) | Method and system for determining a level of a material interface | |
| EP3088853B1 (en) | Single conductor probe radar level gauge system for a tank having a tubular mounting structure | |
| JP2008089583A (ja) | レーダ・レベル測定 | |
| US10184820B2 (en) | Guided wave radar level gauge system for interface measurement | |
| JP2011521227A (ja) | 周期的に配置された参照インピーダンス遷移を有する導波路構造を使用するレーダレベル計システム | |
| KR20160102426A (ko) | 프로브 유지소자를 갖는 가이드 웨이브 레이더 레벨 게이징 | |
| US10295393B2 (en) | Guided wave radar level gauge system with dual transmission line probes for dielectric constant compensation | |
| US20140085130A1 (en) | Guided wave radar level gauge system with dielectric constant compensation through multi-frequency propagation | |
| US6691570B1 (en) | Device for measuring the material level in a vessel | |
| US9638568B2 (en) | Weight apparatus for a waveguide, probe apparatus, and method for manufacturing a weight apparatus | |
| JP2001194211A (ja) | 容器内における充てん物の限界充てんレベルを決定する方法及び装置 | |
| CN108225483B (zh) | 罐布置 | |
| US6847214B2 (en) | Device for determining the level of contents in a container | |
| CN112179453B (zh) | 传输线探针 | |
| US20230228612A1 (en) | Level gauge and method for sensing material levels in tanks | |
| Heywood et al. | Survey and selection of techniques for slurry level and interface measurement in storage vessels | |
| CA2324172A1 (en) | Fill level detector |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A131 | Notification of reasons for refusal |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131 Effective date: 20101203 |
|
| A601 | Written request for extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110303 Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110303 |
|
| A602 | Written permission of extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A602 Effective date: 20110310 |
|
| A601 | Written request for extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110404 |
|
| A602 | Written permission of extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A602 Effective date: 20110411 |
|
| A601 | Written request for extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110506 |
|
| A602 | Written permission of extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A602 Effective date: 20110513 |
|
| A521 | Request for written amendment filed |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523 Effective date: 20110603 Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523 Effective date: 20110603 |
|
| A131 | Notification of reasons for refusal |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131 Effective date: 20110712 Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A131 Effective date: 20110712 |
|
| A601 | Written request for extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110823 Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A601 Effective date: 20110823 |
|
| A602 | Written permission of extension of time |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A602 Effective date: 20110830 |
|
| A521 | Request for written amendment filed |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A523 Effective date: 20120112 |
|
| A02 | Decision of refusal |
Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: A02 Effective date: 20120413 |
