Measuring and testing – Liquid level or depth gauge
Patent
1997-06-05
1999-12-07
Williams, Hezron
Measuring and testing
Liquid level or depth gauge
G01F 23284
Patent
active
059964073
ABSTRACT:
A multi-frequency ultrasonic liquid level gauging system includes a storage apparatus for storing a volume of liquid and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers. Each transducer introduces a distinct ultrasonic signal into storage apparatus and receives a reflected signal back. A circuit drives and receives signals from the ultrasonic transducers. A processor calculates the liquid level at each of the locations of ultrasonic transducers based on the reflected signal received from each transducer. Transducers are connected in parallel, thereby allowing circuit to communicate to the transducers through a single conductive path. A method of measuring a liquid level in storage apparatus includes emitting a single drive signal to a plurality of ultrasonic signal sources, wherein each source is operable to transmit ultrasonic signals having unique frequencies. The ultrasonic signals are transmitted through liquid and each is reflected at the liquid surface. The reflected signals also have unique frequencies and are communicated to processor. The reflected signals are distinguished and the depth of the liquid level at various storage apparatus locations is calculated from each of the distinguished reflected signals. The depth of liquid is a function of the propagation time of each signal through the liquid.
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Hunter Christopher H.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Williams Hezron
Worth Willie Morris
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