Standpipes (Stilling Wells And Bypass Chambers) - Ametek DR5200 Quick Start Manual

Radar (fmcw) level transmitter for liquids in storage and process applications
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2.8.4 Standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers)

Use a standpipe if:
• There is highly conductive foam in the tank.
• The liquid is very turbulent or agitated.
• There are too many other objects in the tank.
• The device is measuring a liquid (petro-chemicals) in a tank with a floating roof.
• The device is installed in a horizontal cylindrical tank.
For more data, refer to the Handbook.
Figure 2-30: Installation recommendations for standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers)
1 A stilling well solution
2 A bypass chamber solution
3 Air circulation hole
4 Level of the liquid
CAUTION!
You can drill an air circulation hole if the stilling well is in a closed space (a metallic container).
This condition is necessary to obey TLPR standards. For more data, refer to the handbook.
DR5200QS-LM, EDO#6-13-112 - Issue #3
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