Level and Weight Transmitters (AEM03)

Learn about the operation, applications, and maintenance of ultrasonic, capacitance, conductivity, and radiation level detectors. The lesson also explains the functions and operation of weighing systems.

Prerequisites

This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic mathematical operations including algebra.

Description

This lesson describes the operation, applications, and maintenance of ultrasonic, capacitance, conductivity, and radiation level detectors. The lesson also explains the functions and operation of weighing systems.

Objectives

Describe the applications and operation of ultrasonic level detectors and their use in both point. Describe the applications and operation of radiation level detectors and their use in both point and continuous measurement applications. Explain the safety considerations when maintaining radiation level detectors. Describe the applications and operation of capacitance and conductivity level detectors in both point and continuous measurement applications. Recognize safety considerations for the use of level probes with flammable and/or explosive materials. Identify the maintenance procedures for capacitance level detection systems. Describe the applications and operation of a strain gage load cell as well as considerations for load cell calibration. Describe the applications and operation of a belt conveyor scale as well as how to test and calibrate it.