| Description |
1 online resource (1 electronic text (v, 128 p.)) : ill., digital file |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- |
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1. Introduction: solids level measurement -- The basics -- Solids containers -- Solids level measurement -- Point level -- Continuous level -- |
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2. History of radar -- Key thinkers and milestones -- Liquids to solids, a long shot -- Solids level market drivers -- Market opportunities -- |
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3. Types of solids level radar -- Signal technologies -- Antennas -- |
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4. Frequency and performance -- Frequency yields -- Properties of reflection -- Radio approvals -- |
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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 -- |
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6. Connections and basic setup -- Power -- Connections: 4- and 2-wire -- Communications: HART and PROFIBUS -- Installation guidelines -- Basic setup and programming -- |
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7. Process intelligence and troubleshooting -- Early echo detection (1970s) -- Digital echo processing (1984) -- Echo profiles -- Troubleshooting solids radar -- Parameters and troubleshooting -- |
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8. Radar applications -- Cement -- Common applications -- Other applications -- |
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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 |
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high-frequency radar |
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level measurement |
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introduction to measurement |
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solids |
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dusty solids |
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cement industry |
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Siemens |
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Sitrans LR560 |
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78 GHz radar |
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history of level |
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history of radar |
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installing radar |
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troubleshooting radar |
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narrow beam radar |
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low maintenance |
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radar antenna |
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echo processing |
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instrumentation |
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industrial automation |
| Notes |
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on September 24, 2012) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Solids -- Measurement
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Radar.
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Level indicators.
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radar.
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SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter
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Level indicators
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Radar
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Solids / Measurement.
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Radar.
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Level indicators.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Vandelinde, Henry.
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| ISBN |
1606504029 (electronic bk.) |
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9781606504024 (electronic bk.) |
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1283896079 |
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9781283896078 |
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