1. Catalogs
  2. China Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd.
  3. Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?

Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?

Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?

Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the limitations of RF Admittance Level Switches in measuring certain materials, specifically ore and slag, despite their effectiveness in other applications like measuring coal ash.
RF Admittance Level Switches
These switches operate by detecting changes in capacitance and impedance between a probe and the vessel wall. The system uses a balanced bridge circuit that becomes imbalanced when the medium covers the probe, triggering an alarm signal.
Limitations in Measuring Ore or Slag
The primary limitation is the requirement for a stable dielectric constant, which is not present in ore or slag due to factors like uneven particle size, humidity changes, and dust. These factors lead to unstable measurements and potential damage to the probe due to abrasive wear.
Considerations for Use
When selecting an RF Admittance Level Switch, factors such as process connection, density, temperature, pressure, and insertion length should be considered. Jiwei offers various level meters to suit different needs, including vibrating rod, tuning fork, rotary paddle, and RF admittance level switches.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?-1

Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag? The development is rapid in the modern industrial measurement instrumentation industry, and the failure rate is also reduced, but still, any instrumentation will have the probability of failure. RF Admittance Level Switches RF Admittance Level Switches, or Radio Frequency Admittance Level Transmitters, are not versatile instruments. In a Cape-11 RF Admittance Level Switch, a probe is designed to detect the change of capacitance and impedance between probe and vessel wall to realize level measurement and control. In its electronic unit, reactance between the measurement electrode and the wall of an empty vessel constitutes a balanced bridge circuit which outputs a stable oscillation signal. As the level rises, the measurement electrode is covered by the medium, and reactance between the electrode and the wall of the vessel changes. It causes an imbalance of the bridge circuit and stops the oscillation as a result. A post-circuit is designed to detect the change of output signal from the 深圳计为自

 Open the catalog to page 1
Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?-2

bridge circuit and generate an alarm signal. Jiwei Cape-11 RF Admittance Level Switch Measures the Level of Coal Ash at the Powder Plant In practical applications, RF Admittance Level Switches are mainly used for measuring coal ashes. So, why cannot RF Admittance Level Switches be used to measure ore or slag?

 Open the catalog to page 2
Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?-3

The RF Admittance Level Switch requires the measured medium to have stable dielectric constant in order to achieve accurate measurement. When measuring ore or slag, the uneven particle size, the humidity alternation, and other factors such as dust flying, may lead to unstable dielectric constant. The uneven particle size can also result in incomplete contact between the probe and the medium. Meanwhile, the lumpy solids have strong impaction on the instrumentation probe during the material filling, causing abrasive wear and damage to the probe. Probe of RF Admittance Level Switch 深圳计为自动

 Open the catalog to page 3
Why RF Admittance Level Switch Cannot Measure Ore or Slag?-4

Therefore, when selecting the RF Admittance Level Switch, the on-site environment should be considered. Generally speaking, the specific factors also mainly include the process connection, density, temperature, pressure, insertion length and so on. According to different demands towards different circumstances, Jiwei provides a variety of level meters for users to choose from, such as Tube-11 Vibrating Rod Level Switch (double vibration elements), Fork-11 Tuning Fork Level Switch, Spin-11 Rotary Paddle Switch and Cape-11 RF Admittance Level Switch. Jiwei Level Switches

 Open the catalog to page 4

All China Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. catalogs and technical brochures

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.