A guided wave radar transmitter is a type of radar level instrument used for measuring the level of liquids, powders, and other granular materials in a storage tank or process vessel. It is called a "guided wave" radar because it uses a probe or antenna to transmit and receive microwave signals that travel along a guided path, such as a coaxial cable or a metal rod, to the surface of the material being measured.
In industrial process control, a guided wave radar transmitter is typically used to continuously monitor the level of a material in a tank or vessel and provide feedback to the process control system. This information is used to regulate the flow of material into and out of the vessel, maintain a desired level, or trigger an alarm if the level exceeds a predetermined limit.
Guided wave radar transmitters are known for their reliability, accuracy, and ability to operate in harsh environments. They are commonly used in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and power generation.
Guided wave radar level transmitters are suitable for use in a wide range of industrial manufacturing sectors, including:
- Oil and gas: Guided wave radar transmitters are commonly used in the oil and gas industry to measure the level of liquids and solids in storage tanks, process vessels, and pipelines.
- Chemical: In the chemical industry, guided wave radar transmitters are used to measure the level of corrosive liquids and hazardous materials in storage tanks and process vessels.
- Pharmaceutical: Guided wave radar transmitters are often used in the pharmaceutical industry to measure the level of liquids, powders, and granular materials in tanks, vessels, and hoppers.
- Food and beverage: These transmitters are used in the food and beverage industry to measure the level of liquids, powders, and granular materials in tanks, vessels, and hoppers.
- Power generation: Guided wave radar transmitters are used in power generation plants to measure the level of liquids, such as water and oil, in storage tanks and process vessels.
- Other sectors: Guided wave radar transmitters are also used in other industrial sectors, such as water and wastewater treatment, pulp and paper, and mining.
