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A multi-interface level measurement system using a segmented capacitance sensor for oil separators

Yang et al., 1994

Document ID
7240006744025795579
Author
Yang W
Brant M
Beck M
Publication year
Publication venue
Measurement Science and Technology

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A multi-interface level measurement system using a 64-segment capacitance sensor has been developed for use in oil separators. It can not only locate the multi-interfaces between different phases, such as gas/oil, oil/water and water/sludge, but also detect the foam layer …
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