Solids level measurement and detection handbook / Joe Lewis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Joe, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Level indicators.

Bulk solids--Measurement.

Bulk solids.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Momentum Press, [2012]

Language Note:

English

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.

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

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-89563-3

1-60650-256-5

OCLC:

772730448