| Description |
1 online resource (1 online resource (xv, 208 pages)) : illustrations, digital file |
| Series |
The Momentum Press digital library |
| Contents |
Preface -- Introduction |
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Chapter 1. General use and applications -- 1.1 What is level measurement? -- 1.2 The categories of level measurement -- 1.3 Differences between liquid and bulk solid levels -- 1.4 Conclusion |
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Chapter 2. Point level: an introduction -- 2.1 What is point level measurement? -- 2.2 A word about "Process control" -- 2.3 Point level sensor technology -- 2.4 Conclusion |
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Chapter 3. Point level: technology selection -- 3.1 Installation/process -- 3.2 Material characteristics -- 3.3 Conclusion |
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Chapter 4. Point level: specialty technologies -- 4.1 Beam-breaker -- 4.2 Radiometric point level sensor -- 4.3 Conclusion |
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Chapter 5. Introduction to contents measurement -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Choosing a measuring strategy -- 5.3 Application considerations -- 5.4 Conclusion |
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Chapter 6. Contents measurement: level technology selection -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Level measurement technologies for contents inventory measurement -- 6.3 Surface mapping level sensor techniques -- 6.4 Conclusion |
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Chapter 7. Contents measurement: weighing technology -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Stationary weight measuring sensor systems -- 7.3 Pressed-in/bolted-on strain gauge type sensor system -- 7.4 Conclusion |
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Chapter 8. Conclusions -- 8.1 Level control -- 8.2 Bin contents measurement -- 8.3 Conclusion |
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Appendix A. Safety -- 1. Introduction -- 2. An introduction to safety instrumented systems and safety integrity levels -- 3. An introduction to hazardous electrical locations -- 4. Conclusion -- 5. Appendix for hazardous locations |
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Appendix B. Bulk solids flow -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Stresses in bulk solids -- 3. Adhesive forces -- 4. Flowability -- 5. Practical determination of flow properties -- 6. Further measurement methods and devices for the determination of bulk solid properties -- 7. Summary -- Index |
| Summary |
Inside, you will find the subject of level measurement and detection of powder and granular bulk solids is covered in an easy-to-understand manner, allowing you to choose to study, skim, or just reference any chapter as needed. With this detailed text, you'll find it much easier to find just what you need in a timely fashion versus thumbing through, page-by-page. Each chapter deals with a specific subject and includes chapter summary, objectives, the text body, and even study questions and answers |
| Analysis |
Level Measurement |
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Level Control |
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Solids Level |
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Bin Level Indicator |
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Solids Inventory Measurement |
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Capacitance Level |
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Guided Wave Radar |
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Radar Level Sensor |
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RF Admittance |
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RF Capacitance |
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Rotary Paddle |
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Tuning Fork |
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Vibrating Rod |
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Plumb Bob |
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Yo Yo |
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Bin Bob |
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Bin Indicator |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed January 14, 2012) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Level indicators.
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Bulk solids -- Measurement
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science.
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Level indicators
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781606502563 |
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1606502565 |
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