Level

http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/leak-level/a-dozen-ways-measure-fluidlevel-and-how-they-work-1067

CV:
Control valves are typically actuated either pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically

what are the differences between seat, seat insert and seat ring? Valves figures in API 6D
show only seat ring and I got confused when I saw valve drawings with seat and seat insert.?
Seat insert describes here the process of mounting (inserting) the seat ring, but before the
seat (ring) is mounted you also see the 'seat insert -part' being mounted onto the seat ring
and both parts moved animated as one unit into the body.
Trunnion mounted ball valve for example, please see the attachment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWXjvVMvz6Q
Butterfly Valve
1. Body
2. Body Seat
3. Retainer
4. Disc
5. Tail Stub Shaft
6. O Ring
7. Gland Bush
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwonHJnEZw8
Gate valve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu55OzM8rUU
PGPg should always come on pipe line..

Snubber / pulsation dampner----- used to reduce the protection without

compromising accuracy,
& managing pressure fluctuation.
A pressure gauge siphon is a simple device used to protect a pressure sensor from hightemperature media, such as steam. It can also be used to reduce the potentially damaging
effects of rapid pressure changes.

A diaphragm seal is a flexible membrane that seals and isolates an enclosure. The flexible
nature of this seal allows pressure effects to cross the barrier but not the material being
contained. Common uses fordiaphragm seals are to protect pressure sensors from the
fluid whose pressure is being measured

TRANSMITTER

PROCESS DATA

GENERAL

Level transmitter in effluent storage tank open

1

Tag No.

Service

Quantity

Effluent Storage Tank Liquid Level

Vessel/Tank No.

301-TK-02

Location

Area Classification

Liquid Height in Tank (mm)

Fluid / Fluid State

Di-electric constant

P &ID NO.

301LITTK02.2

Field

1 No.

91856-PRS-PID-1002

NA
Min / Nor / Max

80%
Effluent / Liquid

Op. Pressure (kPa g)

10

Des. Pressure (kPa g)

Min / Max

ATM

11

Op.Temperature (Deg C)

12

Des.Temperature (Deg C)

80

13

Operating Sp. Gravity

1.19

14

Operating Viscosity (Cp)

15

Differential Pressure

16

Function

SMART type with HART protocol

17

Type

Differential Pressure

18

Transmitter Output Signal

4-20mA, 2-wire, loop powered

19

Power Supply

24 V DC

20

Sensor Range

21

Element Type

22

Instrument Range

23

Instrument Calibration Range

24

Electrical Protection

NA

25

Ingress Protection

IP 65

26

Electronic Enclosure Material

Die Cast Aluminium with Epoxy Painted

ATM + Full of Liquid

Min / Max

26 / 43

Min / Max

HOLD

VTA
Element Material

Diaphragam

SS316

VTA

OPTION
MISC
NOTES

27

Zero and Span adjustment

Required

28

Accuracy

Better than 0.1% of span

29

Body Material

30

Electrical Connection

31

NACE requirement

32

Overrange Protection

130% of Calibration Range

33

Mounting Brackets

Yes, SS for 2" Pipe Mounting

34

Integral Meter Scale

Yes, LCD type, Integral

35

HART Communicator

NA

36

Tag Plate

Required, SS (Note 2)

37

Sun Shade

Required, FRP

38

3 Valve Manifold

Required, Integral to Transmitter (Note 6)

39

Manufracturer

Company Approved

40

Model

VTA

VTA- Vendor To Advice, NA- Not Applicable

Tag Plate shall be provided with the following data

a) Instrument tag number, b) Manufacturer's name, c) Model number, d) Serial number, e) Materials

Two cable entries are required. Spare entry shall be plugged using certified plug. Plug material shall be nickel plated brass

Material test certificate and Calibration Certificates for Level Transmitter shall be provided.

Level Transmitters shall be factory tested for process connection, electrical checks,Pressure Testing and Functional performance.

Integral 3 valve Manifold with 1/2" NPTF Process Connection and Drain connection shall be 1/4"NPTFTrim shall be SS 316 , Body SS 316

Piping to provide 1/2" NPTM Process Connecton

Process Connection

SS 316

Integral with Manifold

M20 x 1.5, Note 3

SIL Certificate

NA

NA

Specificities of Level measurement with differential pressure

transmitter
Measurement of level in industrial application by differential pressure transmitter is frequent. The DP
Transmitter device is used to measure level as an inferential measurement. In a DP Transmitter, the
diaphragm senses the head pressure developed by the height of the material in the vessel.
This quantity is multiplied by a density variable to get the correct level measurement. We have listed
below some unique specialty of DP Transmitter for level measurement.

A great specificity of Differential Pressure Transmitters is that it is effortlessly fitted to an

existing vessel. It can also be retrofitted to a working Tank or Vessel. Maintenance of DP
Transmitter is easy as it can be isolated from the process by isolation valve. It is ideal and may
be the only alternative for total level measurement in separator vessels, because separator
vessel undergoes a wide variation of composition in process materials.

DP transmitters are ideal for level measurements of liquids. It can also be used for light
slurries with extended diaphragm, which fits flush, to one side of the vessel.

Level measurement by DP Transmitters is more cost effective than other available sensors.

A broad range of accurate level can be measured by differential pressure transmitters subject
to the stability of the fluid density. In case of unstable process fluid density, an extra DP
Transmitter is used to estimate the density.

Since DP Transmitters are located away from the tank for measurement of level, cleaning and
maintenance of Tanks are easy.

Accumulation of water at the bottom of a tank can be ascertained by Differential Pressure

Transmitters.

When fluid density changes, the multivariable transmitter, can measure tank level accurately.
It will deliver the same accuracy in both open or pressurized tanks and vessels. The technology
responsible for this improved density compensated level transmitter is due to hydrostatic
measurement and sophisticated multivariable sensing technology. The transmitter uses on
board, uninterrupted differential pressure, and temperature measurements to offset for liquid
and vapour density changes. The final data are transmitted in 4 to 20mA protocol. Digital output
signals are accurately proportional to tank level.