Application of Radar Level Meter in Ship Cargo Tank Level Measurement

Ship cargo level measurement is an important part of the ship transport process, and the accurate measurement of liquid level is crucial for the safety and efficiency of cargo transport. In ship level measurement, radar level meter is a commonly used measurement tool, which has the characteristics of accuracy, reliability and adaptability.

There are some difficulties in level measurement in ship's cargo hold: 

1. Ship fluctuation and swaying: Ships are affected by waves and hull movement during voyage, resulting in fluctuation and swaying of the level meter. These external disturbances may affect the accuracy of radar level measurement.2. Multi-compartment level measurement: A ship's cargo hold usually consists of several separated compartments, each of which requires level measurement. In multi-compartment level measurement, it is necessary to ensure that the level measurement between different compartments is not interfered by each other.3. Characteristics of liquids: Different types of liquids have different characteristics, such as viscosity, distillability and so on. Some liquids may affect the measurement results of the level meter, and need to be calibrated and adapted to different liquids.4. Structural constraints of the ship: The structural constraints of the ship may affect the installation position and mode of the level meter. The internal structural limitations of the ship need to be considered and the level gauge needs to be able to accurately measure the height of the liquid.5. Temperature and pressure effects: Liquids in the cargo hold of a ship may be affected by temperature and pressure during loading and unloading, which can lead to changes in the liquid level. This requires consideration of temperature and pressure compensation in level measurement instruments.6. Liquid infiltration: For some liquids, such as oil, chemicals, etc., there will be infiltration of the material of the level gauge, resulting in errors in the measurement results. In this case, it is necessary to choose the suitable material for the level gauge or take corresponding sheathing measures. These difficulties need to be taken into account in the measurement of liquid level in the cargo hold of a ship, and corresponding technical measures and strategies should be taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of the measurement.

Radar level meter has the following advantages in the measurement of cargo tank level in ships. Radar level meter has high precision measurement capability. This is very important to ensure accurate loading and unloading of cargo to avoid overloading or underloading of cargo. Multiple Liquid Adaptability: radar level meter is suitable for the measurement of various liquids, including oil, chemicals, water and so on. Regardless of the nature of the liquid, the radar level meter can provide accurate radar type level measurement results to ensure accurate control of the cargo tank level. Non-contact measurement: radar level meter adopts non-contact measurement method, which does not need direct contact with the liquid and avoids the problem of pollution and corrosion. This is very important for the measurement of cargo tank level of the ship, which can ensure the accuracy and durability of the measurement. Strong anti-interference ability: radar level meter has good anti-interference ability and can work stably in the complex ship environment. Whether it is the ship's vibration, bumps or bad weather conditions, the radar level meter can provide reliable level measurement results.

Let's look at a case where a radar level meter was used to measure the level of liquid in the cargo hold of a container ship. A radar level meter can accurately measure the level of liquids in the cargo hold of a container ship, such as water, fuel oil or other liquids. In this case, the radar level gauge measures the height of the liquid level by transmitting and receiving microwave signals. The sensor is placed on top of the cargo hold and connected to a computer or control system via a wireless signal. Container ship holds are often very large, so there is a need for a liquid level measurement method that can monitor the level in real time and provide remote measurement results. Radar level meters meet the need for real-time monitoring of liquid levels in container ship holds through their high accuracy and range advantages.