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Key parameters for selecting quartz tube level gauges
Date: 2024-11-25Read: 14

Quartz tube level gaugeThe selection of materials requires comprehensive consideration of the characteristics of the medium, working conditions, and installation requirements. The following are the key selection parameters and detailed explanations

1. Media related parameters

parameter Key selection points Example/Common Options
Media Type It must be a transparent or semi transparent liquid (otherwise it cannot form a red green boundary). Water, light oil, liquid ammonia, alcohol, etc
medium density Affects the sensitivity of float type quartz tubes (if including float design). Density ≥ 0.5 g/cm ³ (to avoid float failure)
corrosive Determine the quartz tube and sealing material (if strong acid requires PTFE lining). 304/316L stainless steel, Hastelloy alloy
Viscosity and crystallinity High viscosity or easily crystallizable media may cause blockage of quartz tubes, and models with flushing interfaces should be selected. Viscous oils and syrups need to be cleaned regularly

2. Operating condition parameters

parameter Key selection points Typical Range
work pressure According to the container pressure selection, a margin (1.5 times the safety factor) should be left. Normal pressure~32MPa (16MPa is commonly used for boiler steam drums)
Operating Temperature The standard quartz tube has a temperature resistance of 400 ℃, and special treatment is required for ultra-high temperatures (such as adding heat sinks). -20 ℃~+400 ℃ (high temperature type can reach up to 500 ℃)
ambient temperature Outdoor installation requires anti freezing or sun protection design (such as adding insulation layer). -30 ℃~+60 ℃ (choose low-temperature type in extremely cold areas)

3. Structure and installation parameters

parameter Key selection points Option Description
measure length According to the liquid level range of the container, it is usually 0.5-2m, and if it is too long, it needs to be installed in sections. Customized length needs to indicate center distance (e.g. 1500mm)
connection method The flange standard and diameter need to match the container interface. DN20/DN25,PN16/PN40(HG/T、ANSI)
Valve configuration High pressure or hazardous media require safety valves and drain valves. Three valve group (root valve, drain valve, balance valve)
Insulation/heat tracing High temperature or easily solidified media require jacket type (steam or electric tracing). Steam jacket (0.6MPa), electric heat tracing strip

4. Optical and display parameters

parameter Key selection points Recommended Configuration
Light source type LED has a long lifespan (50000 hours), but incandescent bulbs may be required in high-temperature environments. 24V DC LED (choose this type for explosion-proof occasions)
display mode Dual color (red and green) is standard, and the unit and accuracy of the scale need to be confirmed. Scale unit: mm/in, accuracy ± 5mm
visual range High brightness light sources or observation windows with magnifying glasses should be selected for night or long-distance observation. Visible distance ≥ 10m (brighter in strong light environments)

5. Safety and certification requirements

parameter Key selection points Common authentication
Explosion-proof rating Flammable and explosive environments must comply with standards such as ATEX and IECEx. Ex ia IIC T6 (intrinsic safety type)
Material certification The chemical industry requires material reports (such as SGS). 316L stainless steel (resistant to chloride ion corrosion)
Sealing grade High risk media require zero leakage design (such as metal wound gaskets). IP65 (outdoor), IP67 (waterproof)

6. Special functional requirements

parameter Key selection points Application scenarios
Remote transmission output When remote signal transmission is required, a reed switch or magnetostrictive sensor (4-20mA output) can be selected. Automation control system integration
anti-fouling design The medium that is prone to scaling is selected from the clean type (such as with a rotating scraper). Sewage and slurry media
抗震性能 Ships or vibration environments require the selection of reinforced structures (such as spring shock absorbers). Offshore platforms, mobile devices