Radar Level Transmitter For Oil / Water / Chemical

Many process plants maintain a wide mix of storage vessels for oil products, utility water and various chemical feedstocks. Standardized instrument selection brings obvious benefits for spare-part management and site commissioning. Dedicated radar models built for extreme steam, heavy dust or ultra-narrow tank openings will carry unnecessary extra cost when deployed on these common liquid tanks.

Ultrasonic level sensors frequently suffer measurement drift when encountering oil vapour, condensation or thin foam layers above liquid surface. While guided-wave radar delivers outstanding precision, its immersed probe tends to accumulate oil residue, requiring periodic cleaning for oil-filled tanks.

This multi-media non-contact radar solves these real-world pain-points. High-frequency FMCW microwave signals are emitted through PTFE lens without intruding into tank interior. There is no physical part touching oil, water or chemical fluids, greatly lowering fouling risk and routine servicing workload. Its narrow-beam design avoids false echoes from tank wall welds and internal baffles.

This model acts as a universal workhorse for multi-media liquid-tank fleets. It covers most normal-to-moderate working conditions for oil, water and chemicals. For low-dielectric fluid, heavy foam or interface-measurement requirement, our engineering team will propose optional guided-wave configuration or alternative specialized radar products.

• Non-contact measuring principle, minimise oil fouling risk No probe or rod extends into tank cavity. Oil residue, chemical sediment will not adhere onto sensing elements, cutting maintenance frequency for oil and chemical storage tanks.
• 80 GHz FMCW narrow-beam signal for multi-media compatibility 3° focused beam angle suppresses interference from tank internals. Stable readings are achieved for oil products, circulating water and mildly-to-moderately corrosive chemical liquids, even with light-weight surface foam and faint hydrocarbon vapour.
• PTFE filled lens antenna for broad chemical resistance Solid PTFE wetted lens tolerates a wide spectrum of general-chemical media, offering reliable protection against weak-medium corrosion in daily chemical process environments.
• Large measuring range adapts diverse tank dimensions Supports measuring distance up to 80 metres, covering small intermediate containers, horizontal skid tanks and large vertical storage tanks within oil-water-chemical process zones.
• Multiple commissioning channels for flexible site operation Local LCD display and physical keys support on-site setup; Bluetooth programmer enables wireless parameter adjustment; remote network debugging function supports centralized equipment management for large plant tank groups.
• Rich industrial signal output options Standard 4-20 mA / HART two-wire output; RS-485 Modbus protocol available. Seamless connection to PLC, DCS and SCADA automation systems for inventory tracking and process interlock control.
• Intrinsic-safety explosion-proof and robust enclosure performance Ex ia IIC T6 Ga intrinsic-safety rating suits hazardous areas for oil and chemical processing. IP67 housing defends against outdoor moisture and dust for field-mounted tank installations.
• Optional guided-wave upgrade for complex liquid scenarios When facing low-dielectric medium, heavy foam or limited nozzle opening, users can select optional guided-wave probe assembly without changing main transmitter electronics.

This non-contact 80 GHz FMCW radar transmitter targets unified level-measurement for oil, water and general-chemical liquid tanks. Non-intrusive antenna structure reduces fouling concern, while optional guided-wave kit extends application boundary for tougher liquid conditions. Complete technical parameters are listed below:

Note: For oil-water interface layer measurement, please select our dedicated interface-measurement guided wave radar model.

Petrochemical intermediate oil storage tanks Level monitoring for diesel, white oil and other light-oil horizontal / vertical tanks, suitable for process buffer and intermediate stock management.

Factory utility water & circulating-water vessels Continuous level reading for fire-water tanks, workshop circulating-water pools and water-treatment regulating tanks.

General-purpose chemical liquid storage tanks Suitable for tanks holding weakly-to-moderately corrosive chemical raw liquids, solvents and additive feedstock.

Skid-mounted combined tank groups Realize unified instrument specification for multi-medium skid systems containing oil, water and chemical fluids, simplify spare-parts inventory and site maintenance.

Outdoor field-installed liquid containers IP67 and intrinsic-safety design adapts outdoor field deployment for oil-and-chemical-zone auxiliary storage vessels.

Q1: What makes this radar different from Radar Level Transmitter for Liquid?

A: This is mainly non-contact 80 GHz FMCW radar, optimised for mixed oil-water-chemical tank fleets and anti-fouling performance. Radar Level Transmitter for Liquid focuses on guided-wave contact measurement with ultra-high ±2 mm precision and extra-long 120 m range for deep-well liquid vessels. Guided-wave probe is only an optional upgrade on this oil/water/chemical model.

Q2: Can this transmitter measure oil-water separating interface?

A: No. This non-contact radar reads surface level height of single liquid phase. For oil-water interface measurement, you need our dedicated guided-wave interface radar level transmitter.

Q3: How does it perform when thin foam exists above oil or chemical liquid surface?

A: It works reliably for light thin foam. For persistent thick foam layer, please consider adding optional guided-wave probe kit or choose guided-wave radar as main unit.

Q4: Is PTFE lens antenna compatible with all chemical solvents?

A: PTFE fits most general-chemical media. Please supply full medium composition for our engineer review if you handle strong corrosive special solvents.

Q5: Can I add guided-wave probe on-site after initial installation?

A: Hardware modification is needed. Notify us during inquiry if you foresee future requirement for guided-wave configuration, we will deliver matched assembly.

If you require unified level-measuring instruments for mixed oil, water and general-chemical liquid tanks, our Radar Level Transmitter for Oil / Water / Chemical delivers practical non-contact anti-fouling performance.

Kindly provide tank dimension, medium property, working pressure & temperature, process connection requirement and whether optional guided-wave function is needed. Our technical team will validate working-condition suitability and offer factory-direct quotation and configuration proposal.

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