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Author Lewis, Joe

Title Solids level measurement and detection handbook / Joe Lewis
Published [New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (1 online resource (xv, 208 pages)) : illustrations, digital file
Series The Momentum Press digital library
Contents Preface -- Introduction
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
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
Chapter 3. Point level: technology selection -- 3.1 Installation/process -- 3.2 Material characteristics -- 3.3 Conclusion
Chapter 4. Point level: specialty technologies -- 4.1 Beam-breaker -- 4.2 Radiometric point level sensor -- 4.3 Conclusion
Chapter 5. Introduction to contents measurement -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Choosing a measuring strategy -- 5.3 Application considerations -- 5.4 Conclusion
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
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
Chapter 8. Conclusions -- 8.1 Level control -- 8.2 Bin contents measurement -- 8.3 Conclusion
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
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
Level Control
Solids Level
Bin Level Indicator
Solids Inventory Measurement
Capacitance Level
Guided Wave Radar
Radar Level Sensor
RF Admittance
RF Capacitance
Rotary Paddle
Tuning Fork
Vibrating Rod
Plumb Bob
Yo Yo
Bin Bob
Bin Indicator
Notes Title from PDF title page (viewed January 14, 2012)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Level indicators.
Bulk solids -- Measurement
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science.
Level indicators
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781606502563
1606502565