RADAR LEVEL MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar level measuring device used in industrial process automation and level measurement systems, for measuring the level of liquids or solids in environments such as tanks, silos, and open channels using electromagnetic waves.

Description

1 TARIFF RADAR LEVEL MEASUREMENT DEVICE Technical Area 5 The invention relates to industrial process automation and level measurement systems for tanks and silos. It relates to radar level measuring devices used in environments such as open channels. The invention is particularly relevant to water and wastewater management, specifically in treatment plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities. tanks and open channels, process tanks in the food and beverage industry, raw materials and in fermentation vessels, in the chemical and petrochemical fields, acids, solvents and aggressive in storage tanks, agricultural irrigation canals, dams, ponds and agricultural in storage facilities, energy and steam systems, boiler feedwater tanks and condensate steam In areas containing mud, ash, and slag, in mining and heavy industry, tanks and silos 15 In applications, in the fields of metallurgy and cement, molten metal, clinker and powder Fuel, ballast and liquid storage in material silos, marine and port facilities. Electromagnetic waves are used in tanks to determine the level of liquid or solid material. It is related to a radar level measuring device that enables measurement with its aid. State of the Art Radar-based level measurement systems send electromagnetic waves to the surface and It is based on the principle of measuring the reflection time. These systems are used in industrial applications. It enables contactless monitoring of liquid and solid levels in processes. 25 Radar level sensors commonly used in current technology generally have a fixed threshold. It operates using signal processing algorithms and manual parameter settings. However, most of these systems have the following technical limitations: • Inability to distinguish lateral reflections: Tank interior equipment (mixers, pipes, 30 (such as stairs), foam layers, dense steam, or in-process turbulence elements that cause radar signals to reflect off non-target surfaces Current devices cannot distinguish these side reflections from the target signal. Measurement errors occur, especially in dynamic environments such as foam and vapor. This error rate increases under these conditions. 35 2 • Fixed threshold-based filtering: Most radar sensors filter based on a fixed threshold based on signal amplitude. It performs signal separation by setting a threshold. This method targets low-amplitude targets. signals are ignored or high-amplitude noise is mistakenly leveled. This leads to it being perceived as a signal. Fixed thresholding depends on process conditions. It is unable to provide an adaptive response. 5 • Lack of adaptation to dynamic environmental conditions: Changes in the process environment over time. parameters (e.g., foam density, vapor pressure, stirrer speed) signal It affects its behavior. Current devices remain static against these variables; Since signal processing algorithms operate with fixed parameters, the measurement accuracy is 10. It is deteriorating. • Manual intervention required: Most devices require manual intervention to eliminate lateral reflections. operator manual blind zone definition, signal window adjustment, or process-based Parameter input is required. This prolongs the installation time, 15 this makes it vulnerable to user error and prevents the device from being adapted to different processes. It makes things more difficult. • Limited signal processing capabilities: Modern radar signal processing techniques (e.g., high-speed) Fourier transform [FFT], signal correlation, statistical noise analysis) most 20 This is not present in commercial devices. This deficiency affects signal separation sensitivity. This reduces and limits the measurement reliability of the device. • Data reliability and integration issues: Incorrect level data, SCADA and IoT. When transferred to their systems, this leads to false alarms, incorrect trend analyses, and process 25 This causes deviations in control loops. Current devices, Data reliability is weakened because it transmits unfiltered signals directly. The technical shortcomings mentioned above affect the process of radar level measurement systems. 30 This is the reason. In this context, a system that can automatically filter out side reflections, capable of adaptively responding to process conditions and with advanced signal processing algorithms. A working radar level sensor is needed. In the literature review, EP2972465 35 is given as an example of the known state of the technique. Document number [number] can be shown. The document in question contains radar signals number [number]. It offers a method for reducing false alarms, which are not the intended target. 3 It uses signal processing techniques to suppress reflections. However, the word The solution in question is specific to process conditions (e.g., foam, The steam system (or in-tank equipment) does not offer an adaptive response. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of current solutions are relevant to the 5 This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field in 10 years. It relates to radar level measuring devices that bring new advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to reduce lateral reflections (e.g., tank inner pipe, mixer, ladder, Automatic extraction of foam layer (dense steam), statistical analysis of signals. Thanks to processing with analysis and adaptive thresholding methods, only the target surface 15 By enabling the selection of its reflection, measurement can be made even under dynamic process conditions. The goal is to develop a radar level measurement device that offers continuity and stability. The purpose of the invention is to enable the operator to manually define blind spots or adjust parameters. It detects side reflections with its own algorithm without needing to intervene. capable of automatically identifying and resolving issues, thus shortening installation and commissioning time. easily adaptable to different process conditions and with a simple user interface, A radar level that reduces the need for field troubleshooting by providing stable level information. The goal is to produce a measuring device. Another objective of the invention is to adapt the process conditions (e.g., under varying environmental conditions); (changes in vapor density or stirring speed) that can constantly update itself, It uses lifetime adaptive filtering instead of one-time calibration and has low amplitude. By automatically separating reflections and superimposed signals, it reduces noise. The goal is to develop a radar level measuring device that enhances immunity. 30 Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate process errors caused by incorrect level readings. (e.g., preventing overflow, pump dry running, incorrect dosing) consistently accurate By providing signals, it reduces the need for field intervention and maintenance costs, as well as By enabling pumps, valves, and control loops to operate more efficiently, energy is saved. 4 a radar level measuring device that minimizes consumption and process downtime to reveal. Another aim of the invention is to provide SCADA and IoT-based automation systems with only Capable of transmitting filtered and reliable level information, by removing secondary signals. 5 Eliminating false alarms and erroneous trends in reporting and recording systems, also provides accurate and continuous data flow via industrial standard protocols. The goal is to develop a radar level measuring device. To be able to fulfill all the objectives mentioned above and that can be derived from the detailed explanation is 10 The invention relates to tanks in the field of industrial process automation and level measurement systems. It is a radar level measuring device used in environments such as silos and open channels. - environments or processes that generate radar pulses, such as tanks, silos, and open channels, and return them. By detecting and processing rotating signals, it provides information about the level of liquid or solid material. electronic unit that calculates, 15 - located at the top of the electronic unit and the energy source of the radar level measuring device. cable entry that provides power supply and communication connections, - located at the bottom of the electronic unit and the radar level measuring device of the tank, ensuring leak-proofness in environments or processes such as silos and open channels. sealing element, 20 - located at the bottom of the electronic unit and the radar level measuring device of the tank, mechanical fixation to the environment or process, such as a silo or open channel the connecting nut that provides - located at the bottom of the electronic unit and produced in the electronic unit 25 that enable the transmission of electromagnetic waves and their reflection from surfaces It contains an antenna that collects signals and transmits them to the electronic unit. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. 30 This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: Perspective view of the radar level measuring device, which is the subject of the invention. 35 Figure 2: Front view of the radar level measuring device that is the subject of the invention. Explanation of Part References 10. Electronic unit 20. Cable entry 30. Sealing element 5 40. Connecting nut 50. Anten Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed explanation describes the preferred radar level measuring device that is the subject of the invention. alternatives, solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the radar level measuring device that is the subject of the invention. 15 Accordingly, in its most basic form, a radar level measuring device can be found in tanks, silos, and open channels. by generating radar pulses in the environment or process, detecting and processing the returning signals Electronic unit (10) that calculates liquid or solid level information, electronic located at the top of the unit (10) and supplying power to the radar level measuring device. and cable entry (20) providing communication connections, bottom 20 of the electronic unit (10) located in this section and the radar level measuring device in environments such as tanks, silos and open channels. or sealing element (30) which ensures the sealing of the process, electronic unit (10) located at the bottom of the radar level measuring device such as tank, silo and open channel connecting nut (40) which enables mechanical fixation to the environment or process, 25 located at the bottom of the electronic unit (10) and produced in the electronic unit (10) electromagnetic waves that are transmitted and reflected from surfaces It contains an antenna (50) that collects the signals and transmits them to the electronic unit (10). The electronic unit (10) which forms the main structure of the radar level measuring device that is the subject of the invention, 30 radar pulses that are generated and returned in environments or processes such as tanks, silos, and open channels. main It is the control and processing section. There is a cable entry (20) on the top of the electronic unit (10). cable entry (20), power supply and communication of the radar level measuring device 35 It is the input point that connects the signals to the external environment. The subject of the invention is radar level measurement. 6 The power and communication connections of the device are located on the top of the electronic unit (10). is provided via cable entry (20). A sealing element (30) and connecting nut at the bottom of the electronic unit (10) (40) is located. The sealing element in question (30) is radar level measurement 5 the device handles fluids, powders and vapors in environments or processes such as tanks, silos and open channels. It ensures safe operation by preventing leakage into the electronic unit (10). The connecting nut (40) is used to connect the radar level measuring device to tanks, silos and open channels. It is a mounting element that enables mechanical fixation to the environment or process. Antenna (50) is located at the bottom of the electronic unit (10). The antenna (50) in question, The electronic unit (10) enables the transmission of electromagnetic waves and The main measurement unit collects the signals reflected from the surfaces and transmits them to the electronic unit (10). It is a component. In the radar level measuring device that is the subject of the invention; radar level measurement with cable entry (20). The power supply and communication connections of the device are provided. Electronic unit (10), tank, silo and produces radar pulses in the medium or process such as open channel and antenna (50), It sends electromagnetic waves and collects the reflected signals to the electronic unit. (10) transmits. The electronic unit (10) receives the feedback from the antenna (50) during flight time (time-20 It produces information about the level of liquid or solid material by analyzing it according to the principle of (off-flight). In this way, side reflections are automatically eliminated, and only reflections from the target surface are retained. The correct signal processing is received.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. In the field of industrial process automation and level measurement systems, tanks, silos and radar level measuring device used in environments such as open channels, Feature; 5 - radar pulses in environments or processes such as tanks, silos, and open channels by detecting and processing the signals it produces and returns to liquid or solid matter. electronic unit that calculates level information (10), - located on the top of the electronic unit (10) and radar level measurement 10 that provides the power supply and communication links of the device. cable entry (20), - located at the bottom of the electronic unit (10) and radar level measurement the device in an environment or process such as a tank, silo and open channel sealing element (30) that ensures leakage, - located at the bottom of the electronic unit (10) and radar level measurement 15 the mechanical properties of the device in the environment or process such as tanks, silos and open channels. connecting nut (40) which ensures that it is fixed, - located at the bottom of the electronic unit (10) and in the electronic unit (10) It enables the transmission of the generated electromagnetic waves. 20 that collects the signals reflected from the surfaces and transmits them to the electronic unit (10) It contains an antenna (50).