ultrasonic sludge level sensor

Sludge level sensor is also called sludge level transmitter, sludge level detector, Online sludge interface instrument, or sludge blanket level detector. A sludge level sensor is an instrument used to measure the thickness of the mud layer in the liquid.
The sludge level can be expressed as the distance from the water surface (sludge level depth) or the distance from the bottom of the tank (sludge level height). Sludge level sensor is mostly used in the industrial process of solid-liquid separation. Continuously monitor the mud-water interface of sedimentation tanks or special thickening tanks. A sludge level sensor is an instrument commonly used in the sewage treatment industry (wastewater treatment plant) to monitor the sludge level/sludge bed level in the sedimentation tank or thickening tank.

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Specifications of Ultrasonic Sludge level sensor

1. Measuring range: 0.4~10 meters; 0.4-25 meters; or expand according to requirements;

2. Display mode: LCD

3. Unit of measurement: meter

4. Resolution: 0.01m

5. Accuracy: ±0.5 %FS

6. Repeatability: ±0.5%

7. Work rate: ≤3W

8. Ambient temperature: -20~50℃; relative humidity: not more than 90%

9. Analog output: two 4~20mA, load 750Ω

10. Switch output: three-way relay, capacity 250VAC/5A

11. Power supply: AC85~265V±10% or 9~36VDC

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Sludge blanket level detector working principle

Sludge blanket level detector working principle

Ultrasonic mud-water interface measurement uses an ultrasonic sensor installed in the water to emit an ultrasonic pulse to the surface of the mud underwater. This pulse signal is reflected back after encountering the muddy water surface. Can be received by the sensor again.

From the ultrasonic transmission to the re-reception. The time is proportional to the distance from the sensor to the surface of the object being measured.

The meter detects this time. And according to the current temperature (measured by the sensor) underwater sound speed. Calculate the distance from the surface of the measured object to the sensor (that is, the spatial distance). Further, convert the level value.

The empty underwater distance W on the surface of the liquid level is proportional to the travel time T of the sound wave: W=V×T/2 (where V is the speed of the sound wave in water).

The user sets the height H from the probe to the bottom of the pool. The instrument automatically converts the pulse travel time T into the corresponding space distance value W. Then calculate the difference of H minus W is the measured value L.

FAQ

Sludge substances are usually produced in industrial wastewater treatment. It is a mixture of residual organic matter, inorganic particles, bacterial cells, colloids, and other extremely complex substances. According to different sources, sludge can be divided into the following five types:

  1. Primary sedimentation sludge: from primary sedimentation tank.
  2. Wet sludge: from the secondary sedimentation tank after the biofilm process in the secondary sewage treatment.
  3. Residual activated sludge: from the secondary settling tank after the activated sludge method in the secondary sewage treatment.
  4. Digested sludge: from the above three sludge digestion and stabilization processes.
  5. Chemical sludge: it comes from the process of chemical treatment of wastewater.

In addition, sludge can also be divided into organic sludge and inorganic sludge according to the composition of the sludge.

Sludge is a by-product of pollution control technology. This by-product is rich in microorganisms, pathogens, viruses, etc. It has strong pollution properties. If the sludge is improperly disposed of, its pollution spreads through a wide range of ways.

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The sludge level is the interface between settled down sludge and the above turbid or clear water phase. The sludge level can be given as distance from the water surface (sludge level depth) or as distance to the tank bottom (sludge level height).

In (waste)water treatment and in process control, sludge level is an important parameter. Precise information on sludge level is critical especially in processes regarding phase separation. The WTW sensor can be installed in clear, turbid or even heavily polluted media with high concentrations of suspended solids.

The sludge blanket level can be expressed as the distance from the water surface (sludge level depth) or the distance from the bottom of the tank (sludge level height).

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At present, the measurement of sludge mainly uses optical or ultrasonic principles to measure.

  1. Optical sludge interface instrument

Measure the sludge concentration value by using the absorption ratio of sludge to light. Use the cable length to calculate the sludge interface value.

  1. Ultrasonic sludge interface instrument

The distance from the bottom of the pool to the sensor-the distance from the mud layer to the sensor = the sludge interface value

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Calculate the height of the sludge by measuring the distance from the surface of the sensor to the surface of the sludge using ultrasonic waves. Equipped with an advanced ASF (abnormal signal elimination) algorithm, it can be debugged according to the interference situation on the spot. An automatic turning device can be selected according to the site conditions (in the case of a slag scraper). Automatic cleaning devices and wireless transmission devices can meet various complicated working conditions.

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Sino-Inst offers over 10 Ultrasonic Sludge level sensors and transmitters for level measurement. 40% for wastewater treatment, 10% for Mud tank, others for more liquid/solid interface.

A wide variety of Ultrasonic Sludge level sensors and transmitters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of Ultrasonic Sludge level sensors and transmitters instrumentation, located in China.

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