Radiometric, Non-contact Level Measurement for Liquids or Solids

Radiometric level detection
(RONAN)

Radiometric level measurement, using a very low gamma level source, is designed to deliver outstanding performance in a wide range of difficult applications and process conditions for both liquids and bulk solids which include the most dangerous materials such as caustic, toxic, corrosive, explosive, and carcinogenic irrespective of their viscosity and temperature.

These level gauges meet “As-Low-As-Reasonably-Achievable” (ALARA) guidelines. Source activity is customized depending on vessel and process parameters such as diameter, wall thickness, material, and measurement span to ensure optimum sensitivity, economy and safety while keeping the source activity to a minimum.

Sources and Detector Mounted
External to Vessel

An exclusive “Radiation Low Level” (RLL) source holder uses up to 100 times less gamma energy than comparable gauges, and is the only source holder recognized by the NRC to be so safe that it does not require the stringent documentation, training or handling procedures of other systems.

Operation

Radiometric level measurement provides a safe and efficient, non-contact method to measure liquids or solids in harsh process environments. Each system consists of a gamma source, detector and microprocessor.

• The gamma source, typically mounted external to the vessel emits energy through the vessel walls collimated in a direction towards the detector mounted on the opposite side of the vessel. The gamma energy reaches the detector when the vessel is empty. As the process level rises in the vessel, the gamma energy reaching the detector will decrease in an inversely proportional relationship to the level. 
• The detector measures the level of energy and sends a proportional signal to the microprocessor. 
• The microprocessor linearizes, filters, and correlates this signal to a level measurement. 

The entire system is mounted external to the vessel and can be easily installed and maintained while the process is running ... without expensive down time, vessel modifications or chance of accidental release.

Applications

Low Level Source and Detector
Mounted External to Vessel

• Radiometric level detection
• Low Level Source and Detector
• Mounted External to Vessel
• Solids or Liquid Measurement 
• Measurement Not Affected by: 
• Internal Obstructions. i.e. Agitators Extreme Process Temperatures 
• Caustic Processes 
• Violent Product Flow 
• Sterile Process 
• Changing Process 
• Variable Product Flow 
• Automatic Compensation for Vapor Density Changes 
• Automatic Compensation for Foam or Gasses 
• Automatic Compensation for Process Build-Up 
• Detectors Contoured to the Shape of Vessels 
• Upgrade Utilizing Existing Sources

Features and Benefits 

• Accurately Measures the Most Complex Processes 
• Solid Crystal or Flexible Scintillating Fill- Fluid 
• Excellent Measurement Reliability due to Proprietary Filtering Technology 
• Level Detection of Multiple Interfaces 
• Low Maintenance / No Component Wear 
• Auto-Calibration

For more information in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Metro New York or Delaware contact:
Miller Energy by visiting https://millerenergy.com or by calling 908-755-6700 in New Jersey, or 610-363-6200 in Pennsylvania.