Radar level gauge system

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2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Liquid level or depth gauge

Reexamination Certificate

active

11038836

ABSTRACT:
A method and a system for radar-based gauging of a filling level of a filling material is disclosed, wherein the tank has at least one interfering structure. The method comprises: transmitting at a first time moment a microwave signal towards the surface of the filling material; receiving microwave signals as reflected against the surface of the filling material and as reflected against said at least one interfering structure; calculating based on propagation times of the transmitted and reflected microwave signals at least two distances to reflective surfaces in the tank; and repeating at a second time moment the transmitting, the detecting and the calculating, wherein said first time moment is timely separated from said second time moment. Based on the several repeated measurements, the distance to the surface of the filling material is determined as the calculated distance that exhibits the greatest change between said first and second time moments. Based on this time difference analysis, it is possible to discinguish moving surfaces very easy and acurate. The method is specifically advantageous in overfill or high level alarm systems.

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