Case Study: Frac Tank Remote Wastewater Level Monitoring Background A waste management company supplying frac tanks for bulk wastewater storage, hauling and disposal needed a reliable way to remotely monitor tank levels at an industrial poultry processing facility. The tank was installed at the customers’ site and collected wastewater directly from meat processing operations. The […]
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Case Study: Non-Contact Water Level Measurement for Deep Manholes A municipal utility required reliable, continuous water level monitoring in a deep manhole approximately 90 ft deep. The site had no access to power and contained internal structures such as grates, ladders, rungs, guide rails, inflow and outflow pipes, benching and wall irregularities. Steam, high condensation,
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Real-Time Material Profiling on Conveyors using Ultrasonic Sensors In bulk material processing environments, accurately determining the volume and distribution of materials on conveyor belts is critical for efficient operations. Manual inspections are not only a safety concern, but also prone to human error. Traditional contact-based sensors suffer from wear and require regular maintenance, while non-contact
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Remote Water Tank Monitoring with Cellular Level Sensors Challenge A municipality operating multiple elevated and remote water storage tanks faced inefficiencies in monitoring water levels. Tank level was monitored by physically traveling to each site, climbing tanks to visually inspect levels, and manually logging data. This process was time and labor intensive, posed safety hazards,
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Robust Radar-Based Distance Control for Paving Automation In paving operations, precise distance control between the material transfer vehicle (MTV) and the paver is critical to maintain alignment of the conveyor over the hopper. Misalignment can result in material spillage, uneven hopper filling, and paving defects. An equipment manufacturer sought a robust sensor that could operate
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Foiling Vessel Lift Control Enhanced with Fast Response Radar Sensor A manufacturer of high-speed foiling vessels needed a sensor to monitor the distance between the hull and the water surface. This data is critical for real-time lift control and vessel stability. Challenge The sensor had to operate in challenging marine conditions—waves, wind, condensation, and salt
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Radar Level Sensors Eliminate Downtime in Production Tanks Non-contact radar technology ensures reliable measurement in agitated, vapor-rich tanks with internal obstructions A manufacturer faced persistent issues with unreliable level readings in storage tanks containing volatile paint and solvent mixtures. These tanks are critical to production, and inconsistent sensor performance led to operational disruptions and increased
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6 Key Factors for Choosing the Right Level Sensor In industrial processes, inaccurate level measurement can lead to overflows, downtime, or even safety hazards. Whether you’re managing a chemical tank, a wastewater basin, or a grain silo, selecting the right level sensor is critical to keeping operations smooth and efficient. This guide walks through the
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Stormwater Level Monitoring with Wireless Remote Ultrasonic Overview An engineering firm was tasked with developing an efficient solution for monitoring water levels within an infiltration trench as part of a stormwater management system. The trench, integrated with R-Tanks, collects and stores stormwater, reducing runoff and flood risks by facilitating groundwater infiltration. The firm required a
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Case Study: Water Storage Tank Remote Level Monitoring Challenge Small public water systems often face challenges operating within the constraints of a tight budget. A town was looking for a solution to monitor a critical remote water storage tank located at the southern end of town. With no AC power available and no SCADA system,
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