Hello all,
ive recently been asked to measure the liquid level of a horizontal pipe. To do so there is a 4mm hole at the top of the pipe in order for some sensor, which will then be welded/ screwed to a modified micrometer. The sensor then enters slowly into pipe.Eventually when the sensor makes contact with the water, some light/audio sensor will then go off to indicate to the operator, to stop lowering, and read off the micrometer.
Ive looked into modifying a conductivity meter to attatch to the micrometer , so when the sensor reachs the water, a reading is given, and then a reading from the micrometer can be taken. this way is looking quite ineffective as it takes several seconds for the conductivity meter to recognise the water and turn on. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other water sensing methods, that would fit in a 4mm diameter hole and which is cheaper than non intrusive methods like ultrasonic.
I am relatively knew to this so was hoping i have overlooked a more effective method. Thanks in advance
(the liquid being water/80 mm diamter pipe/level measurment accuracy 0.5mm).
ps. dont hesitate to ask about my poor explanation above as i will try to clarify.
ive recently been asked to measure the liquid level of a horizontal pipe. To do so there is a 4mm hole at the top of the pipe in order for some sensor, which will then be welded/ screwed to a modified micrometer. The sensor then enters slowly into pipe.Eventually when the sensor makes contact with the water, some light/audio sensor will then go off to indicate to the operator, to stop lowering, and read off the micrometer.
Ive looked into modifying a conductivity meter to attatch to the micrometer , so when the sensor reachs the water, a reading is given, and then a reading from the micrometer can be taken. this way is looking quite ineffective as it takes several seconds for the conductivity meter to recognise the water and turn on. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other water sensing methods, that would fit in a 4mm diameter hole and which is cheaper than non intrusive methods like ultrasonic.
I am relatively knew to this so was hoping i have overlooked a more effective method. Thanks in advance
(the liquid being water/80 mm diamter pipe/level measurment accuracy 0.5mm).
ps. dont hesitate to ask about my poor explanation above as i will try to clarify.