The key link of raw material recycling, the precise control of the liquid level in the separation tank is directly affecting the efficiency of raw material recycling, product quality and production costs. The radar level meter, with its advanced technology and many advantages, plays an indispensable role in the level measurement of raw material recycling separation tank.Raw material recycling separation tanks are often in more complex conditions. The internal medium may be corrosive, high viscosity, or accompanied by high temperature, high pressure and other extreme conditions, there may also be foam, steam, stirring fluctuations and many other disturbing factors. Traditional level measurement methods, such as float level meter, in the face of these complexities are prone to jamming, malfunctioning problems; capacitance level meter may also be due to changes in the conductivity of the medium and the resulting measurement errors; ultrasonic level meter by the foam, steam interference is serious, it is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the measurement. However, the radar level meter can be in such a harsh environment alone, showing excellent performance. The radar level meter works on the principle of electromagnetic wave reflection. It emits microwave pulses into the separator tank, and when these pulses meet the liquid surface, they are reflected back and received by the level meter. By accurately measuring the time difference between the transmitted and received pulses, combined with the propagation speed of the electromagnetic waves, the height of the liquid level can be accurately calculated. This principle enables the radar level meter to penetrate the foam and vapor layer inside the separator tank and directly measure the real liquid level position, effectively avoiding the measurement deviation caused by the unstable state of the medium surface.In the actual raw material recovery process, the advantages of radar level meter are fully realized. To a chemical company's raw material recovery separation tank, for example, the enterprise is mainly engaged in a variety of organic solvents recovery and reuse. Separation tank filled with various types of mixed solvents, in the recovery process, due to differences in the boiling point of different solvents, often accompanied by a large number of cans of steam, while the solvent mixing is also prone to the formation of foam. In the past, when using the traditional liquid level meter, the liquid level display fluctuated frequently, making it difficult to accurately control the amount of raw material recovered, which not only affects the recovery efficiency, but also may cause product quality instability. Since the replacement of radar level meter, the situation has been greatly improved. The radar level meter is not interfered by steam and foam, and always outputs stable and accurate liquid level signals. According to the real-time liquid level data, the operator can accurately grasp the stock of raw materials in the separation tank and rationally arrange the recovery progress. When the liquid level is close to the upper limit, the unloading program can be started in time to avoid waste and safety hazards caused by overflow of raw materials; and when the liquid level is too low, the raw materials can be replenished quickly to ensure the continuity of the recovery process. Moreover, the installation and maintenance of radar level meter is relatively simple. It does not need direct contact with the measured medium, reducing the level meter itself due to media corrosion, wear and tear and other factors of damage, extending the service life of the equipment. In terms of daily maintenance, it is only necessary to regularly check the appearance of the level meter, the connection parts and the cleanliness of the antenna, which greatly reduces the maintenance cost and workload.From a more macroscopic point of view, the accurate application of radar level meter in the level measurement of raw material recycling separation tank has brought significant economic and environmental benefits to the enterprise. Accurate level measurement helps to improve the recovery rate of raw materials, reduce the loss of raw materials and lower production costs. At the same time, stable measurement also ensures the safety of the production process, avoiding leakage, explosion and other safety accidents caused by uncontrolled liquid level, which is in line with the concept of green and sustainable development of modern industry.
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