Saelig Introduces Portapipe Ultrasonic Liquid Level Indicator for Pipes
With its combined time-of-flight measurement and absence/presence detection capabilities, the Portapipe provides simple, precise and reliable non-invasive measurements of liquid levels in both horizontal and vertical pipes, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of applications and industries.
Fairport, NY: Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Portapipe® 3174740-PIPE - a portable, battery-powered liquid level indicator designed to non-invasively, accurately, and reliably measure the liquid level within pipes and small cylinders through vessel walls. It has a built-in database which includes commonly used fluids such as water (at 10°C, 20°C or 30°C), sea water, diesel, gasoline, fuel oil, LPG, ethanol, FK-5-1-12, Freon R134A, Freon R22, HFC-227ea, methanol, FM200™, NOVEC™ 1230 and many more. Additional fluid characteristics can be added simply by inputting its speed of sound. Portapipe works with a variety of pipe materials since it features a built-in database of commonly used pipe materials, including carbon steel, copper, PVC, and fiberglass, along with their respective sound speeds.
The Portapipe is a highly precise, non-invasive, pulse-echo liquid level indicator. With its two distinct mechanisms for liquid level detection and measuring, this all-in-one tool can identify the liquid level in horizontal or vertical pipes, cylinders, or other containers from a minimum size of 25mm (1″) to a maximum size of 331 mm (13”) diameter.
Time-of-flight measurements are ideal for horizontal pipes, where ultrasonic pulses are transmitted from the bottom of the pipe through to the surface of the liquid. When the pulse reaches the surface, it is reflected to the sensor. The time this takes is precisely measured by the device before being converted into an accurate reading of the exact height of the liquid in the pipe. This value is displayed on the screen as a “percentage fullness” based on the diameter of the pipe.
For identifying the exact transition between liquid and gas in vertical pipes, however, the absence/presence method will allow results consistently, reliably, and with ease. Simply entering the information of the pipe and fluid into the device and scanning can begin over the length of the pipe with the instrument’s sensor. When the sensor is placed below the liquid, the ultrasonic pulse will be transmitted through the liquid to the far wall of the container and will then be reflected back to the sensor. Therefore, below the liquid level, the device will consistently read 100% full and the instrument’s black bar indicator will be full. Above the level, however, the pulse will not be transmitted beyond the near wall of the pipe, and so the percentage value will fluctuate and the black bar indicator will be empty. The liquid level is therefore located at the point at which the bar indicator changes from full to empty or vice-versa.
The Portapipe can be trusted to deliver unparalleled accuracy, reliability, and efficiency for a wide range of pipe liquid level measurement needs. It is supplied in a robust, protective carrying case which is ideal for transportation, storage, and protection in harsh environments, and with a Calibration Certificate that provides traceability of accuracy. Made in UK by ultrasonics specialists Coltraco Ultrasonics, Portapipe is available now from now from Saelig Company, Inc. Fairport NY their USA technical distributor.