Hydrostatic level measurement is often used for tank level measurement. Hydrostatic level measurement is one type of continuous level measurement.

Hydrostatic Level Measurement

What Is Hydrostatic Pressure?

Hydrostatic pressure sensors are used to measure the level or fill height of liquids. Hydrostatic pressure measurement is suitable for liquid level measurement due to the static pressure effect of non-flowing fluids. This physical principle describes the effect of the gravity of a stationary (i.e. non-flowing) liquid on the measurement point. This gravity is often described as “hydrostatic pressure”.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of Hydrostatic level senors for industrial level measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

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SI-151 Hydrostatic Level Sensor
Hydrostatic Level Sensor (Best Price), also called Hydrostatic level transmitter. Continuous level measurement in liquid applications with pressure sensors.
SI-10 Liquid pressure sensor
Liquid pressure sensor is widely used for pressure measurement of various liquids. Like water or oils. IP68 waterproof.
SI-PCM261 Submersible Pressure Transducer
Submersible pressure transducer with 4-20mA output,
is normal submersible pressure transmitter for level measurement.
SMT3151TR Submersible Level Transmitter
Hydrostatic level transmitter is also called hydrostatic level gauge. The rod-type Hydrostatic level transmitter 4-20mADC standard signal output. Flange or threaded installation. Can withstand high temperatures up to 450 ℃.
SI-PCM260 Deep Well Water Level Sensor
Well water level sensor is to apply Hydrostatic Level Sensor to deep well. Well water level sensor submerged in deep well work together with submersible water pump. Range 300m ～ 1000m.
SI-302 Anti-corrosive Submersible Level Transmitter
Submersible Level Transmitter is made of Anti-corrosive all-tetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) material. It has high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and anti-clogging.
Wireless Level Sensor - LoRa
Wireless Level Sensor – LoRa The Wireless Level Sensor upgrades the LoRa wireless transmission function based on the Hydrostatic Level transmitter. Measure water or oil level. 

Stainless Steel Level Sensor-Pressure Guided Submersible Level Transmitter
Pressure Guided Submersible Level Transmitter
Stainless Steel Level Sensor-Pressure Guided Submersible Level Transmitter. The sensor part and the signal processing circuit are inside the junction box. It is used for high temperature, corrosive liquid, sewage, etc. 

The above level sensors are Submersible Level Transmitters. According to your measurement needs, we can provide various customizations. For example: measuring range, installation method, output method, explosion-proof, lightning protection, anti-corrosion, etc.

If you cannot use a level probe, we recommend that you use a pressure level sensor.

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Hydrostatic level measurement with Pressure Transmitters

Flange Mounted Differential Pressure Transmitter
Extended Diaphragm Seal DP Level Transmitter
Remote Seal Differential Pressure Transmitter
Differential pressure(DP) level transmitter

In open and closed tanks, there may be special conditions such as high temperature and corrosion. At this time, use a pressure or differential pressure transmitter, with flange, diaphragm, capillary, etc. We can achieve the static pressure measurement of the tank liquid level.

Hydrostatic level measurement with Pressure Transmitters
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Pros & Cons of Hydrostatic level measurement system

About Hydrostatic level transmitter advantages and disadvantages, we do a simple analysis here. If you want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of level transmitters. Please refer to Sino-Inst Level Transmitters.

Advantages

  • High measurement accuracy;
  • The ultra-high range can be customized up to 1000 meters.
  • Easy to install;
  • The signal can be transmitted remotely;
  • The corrosion of various media can be resisted by choosing different materials;
  • Suitable for explosion-proof occasions;
  • Low cost;

Disadvantages

  • The measurement signal needs to be converted;
  • When the measuring range is greater than 5 meters, it is impossible to measure the high temperature medium temperature exceeding 125 ℃;
  • The density of the measuring medium must be uniform.

Hydrostatic level sensor installation guide

  1. If you choose a submersible pressure transmitter. You must lower the device into the medium by cable. Until you reach the bottom of the tank, reservoir or underground resources, or until you reach the required zero level. Then, run the cable from the oil tank or water tank to the control system. Connect the level probe to the PLC accordingly.
  2. If you have turbulent media, you should use an extra tank weight to stabilize the level probe in the media. To obtain a stable pressure reading. To prevent the cable from any mechanical damage. You can use the cable clamp to fix the cable on the top of the water tank. Or when connecting the cable to the control system.
  3. If you choose a standard pressure transmitter. Simply screw the transmitter into the threaded hole on the bottom or side of the tank. Then, connect the transmitter to the PLC with the appropriate cable connector. Or if cable connection is selected, connect the transmitter directly to the control system.

Hydrostatic level sensor can also be used with paperless recorder.

Capacitive vs Hydrostatic level sensor

Capacitive liquid level transmitter is the core sensor working principle of a transmitter. Refers to an instrument that measures differential pressure by detecting changes in capacitance on both sides of the sensing diaphragm. Theoretically, it can measure the pressure and differential pressure in any form, including liquid level. The reason why it is called a liquid level transmitter is only because its installation method is specially designed for liquid level measurement. The essence of the capacitive liquid level transmitter is a differential pressure transmitter.

Hydrostatic level sensor refers to a method of measuring liquid level using the principle of Hydrostatic pressure. Liquid level height × medium weight = pressure difference between liquid level and upside. This method of measurement requires the use of a differential pressure transmitter. If this differential pressure transmitter is designed to be more suitable for liquid level measurement, it is called a liquid level transmitter.

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A submersible pressure transducer or a flush pressure sensor measures the height-dependent weight-force of the liquid column, also known as hydrostatic pressure.
This pressure measurement is directly proportional to the liquid level respectively liquid column, at the measuring point of the pressure sensor.
It is, therefore, necessary, for the measurement of level, that the pressure sensor is placed as close as possible to the level of the vessel’s bottom.
The measured hydrostatic pressure then directly corresponds to the height of the liquid column, from the ground-level measurement point to the surface-level of the medium.
So, the filling height is calculated from the distance of the medium surface, to the measuring point by the pressure measurement.
The weight force of the liquid column, thus the hydrostatic pressure, however, is not only directly proportional to the filling height but also varies with the specific gravity of the medium and the force of gravity.
Read more about: Differences! Static pressure vs dynamic pressure vs total pressure

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure that a homogeneous fluid acts on an object.
This is a omnidirectional force that is evenly applied to all parts of the surface of the object. Increased hydrostatic pressure will reduce the volume of the stressed object, but will not change its shape

Hydrostatic level transmitter is actually a type of pressure transmitter. Hydrostatic level transmitter is the application of pressure transmitter to liquid level measurement. The submersible Hydostatic pressure level transmitter is based on the principle that the measured liquid static pressure is proportional to the height of the liquid. Piezoresistive effect using diffused silicon or ceramic sensitive elements. Convert static pressure into electrical signal. After temperature compensation and linear correction. Convert to 4-20mADC standard current signal output. In order to achieve liquid level measurement.

Usually we measure the liquid level by measuring the pressure.
When the liquid level transmitter is put into a certain depth in the measured liquid, the pressure formula of the sensor facing the liquid surface is: Ρ = ρ.g.H + Po. In the formula:
P: the pressure on the liquid face of the transmitter
Ρ: measured liquid density
G: local gravity acceleration
Po: atmospheric pressure on the liquid surface
H: Depth of transmitter into liquid
At the same time, the pressure of the liquid is introduced into the positive pressure chamber of the sensor through the air-conducting stainless steel. Then connect the atmospheric pressure Po on the liquid surface to the negative pressure chamber of the sensor. To offset Po on the back of the sensor, the pressure measured by the sensor is: ρ.g.H. Obviously, by measuring the pressure P, the liquid level depth can be obtained.
Of course, if the liquid level is measured, the pressure value can also be converted.
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Yes. If it is an open tank use a transmitter. If it is pressurized, 2 pressure transmitters must be used (the difference in the software is the liquid level height). The range unit of the transmitter is preferably mmH2O.
If the medium is not water, its density must also be known. This allows for span correction (top transmitters do not do span correction). Generally, a double-diaphragm differential pressure transmitter is used to detect the liquid level.

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Hydrostatic level sensor price

Compared with other liquid level transmitters, Hydrostatic level esnsor has lower cost. The price of Hydrostatic level sensor is mainly affected by the measurement situation. Such as:

  1. Range range;
  2. Medium temperature;
  3. The medium is corrosive;

Sino-Inst is a manufacturer of Hydrostatic level sesnor. Sino-Inst provides customers with the best Hydrostatic level measurement price. For example, the general-purpose Hydrostatic level transmitter has a reference price of USD70. If you want to know the exact price, please contact our sales engineer.

Sino-Instrument offers detailed product specifications and data sheets for review. Our application engineers, can help ensure you choose exactly what you need for your specific installation. Or if you need the RFQ instantly, we can offer you with the submersible level transmitter price immediately.

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Sino-Inst offers over 50 Hydrostatic level sensors at best price.

About 50% of these are Submersible Pressure Transducer, 40% are Differential Pressure Gauge, and 40% are Diaphragm Seal Pressure transmitters.
A wide variety of  Submersible Pressure Transducer options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples. 

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of 
Submersible Pressure Transducer, located in China. Sino-Inst sells through a mature distribution network that reaches all 50 states and 30 countries worldwide. Submersible Pressure Transducer products are most popular in Domestic Market, Southeast Asia, and Mid East. 

You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers, with ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

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