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Author Little, Tim

Title Going the distance solids level measurement with radar / Tim Little, Henry Vandelinde
Published [New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, c2013

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Description 1 online resource (1 electronic text (v, 128 p.)) : ill., digital file
Contents Foreword -- Acknowledgements --
1. Introduction: solids level measurement -- The basics -- Solids containers -- Solids level measurement -- Point level -- Continuous level --
2. History of radar -- Key thinkers and milestones -- Liquids to solids, a long shot -- Solids level market drivers -- Market opportunities --
3. Types of solids level radar -- Signal technologies -- Antennas --
4. Frequency and performance -- Frequency yields -- Properties of reflection -- Radio approvals --
5. Installing radar -- Installation history -- Six GHz installation -- Rod antenna -- Location, location, location -- Large diameter silos or halls -- Hazardous area installations -- High temperature applications -- Very long and/or narrow nozzles -- Aiming the antenna --
6. Connections and basic setup -- Power -- Connections: 4- and 2-wire -- Communications: HART and PROFIBUS -- Installation guidelines -- Basic setup and programming --
7. Process intelligence and troubleshooting -- Early echo detection (1970s) -- Digital echo processing (1984) -- Echo profiles -- Troubleshooting solids radar -- Parameters and troubleshooting --
8. Radar applications -- Cement -- Common applications -- Other applications --
Index
Summary From industry newcomers to experienced veterans in the field of process instrumentation, this book offers a comprehensive guide to radar level measurement for solids that is both detailed and approachable
Analysis Radar
high-frequency radar
level measurement
introduction to measurement
solids
dusty solids
cement industry
Siemens
Sitrans LR560
78 GHz radar
history of level
history of radar
installing radar
troubleshooting radar
narrow beam radar
low maintenance
radar antenna
echo processing
instrumentation
industrial automation
Notes Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on September 24, 2012)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Solids -- Measurement
Radar.
Level indicators.
radar.
SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter
Level indicators
Radar
Solids / Measurement.
Radar.
Level indicators.
Form Electronic book
Author Vandelinde, Henry.
ISBN 1606504029 (electronic bk.)
9781606504024 (electronic bk.)
1283896079
9781283896078