Vapor – Problems with Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensors

Ultrasonic tank level sensors may fail when the ultrasonic signal is traveling through a vapor because the signal can be absorbed, scattered, or reflected in unexpected ways by the vapor. This can result in inaccurate or unreliable measurements.

One reason that the ultrasonic tank level signal may be absorbed by the vapor is if the vapor is composed of particles or molecules that are able to absorb the energy of the ultrasonic signal. This can cause the signal to be attenuated, or weakened, as it travels through the vapor, which can result in inaccurate measurements.

Another reason that the ultrasonic tank level signal may be scattered by the vapor is if the vapor is composed of particles or molecules that are able to scatter the energy of the ultrasonic signal. This can cause the signal to be dispersed in multiple directions, which can make it more difficult for the sensor to detect the signal and may result in inaccurate measurements.

Finally, the ultrasonic signal may be reflected by the vapor if the vapor is composed of particles or molecules that are able to reflect the energy of the ultrasonic signal. This can cause the tank level signal to be reflected back to the sensor, which can result in false readings or multiple echoes, which may cause the sensor to produce inaccurate or unreliable measurements.

Overall, ultrasonic tank level sensors may fail when the ultrasonic signal is traveling through a vapor due to absorption, scattering, or reflection of the signal by the vapor. This can result in inaccurate or unreliable measurements.

Learn more about level sensors

Please contact us to discuss your application