Chapter 6 Level

I. True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

1. Level Measurement is an integral part of process control, and may be used in a wide variety of
industry. (True)
2. The purpose of Single Point Sensing is to provide a measured variable representing the height or
material presence within the vessel. (False)
3. Incorrect or inappropriate measurements can cause levels in vessels to be excessively higher or
lower than their measured values. (True)
4. Upgrade level measurement precision makes it possible to reduce chemical-process variability,
resulting in higher product value and reduced cost. (True)
5. There are three ways of level measurement: Single point sensing, Continuous level monitoring
and Direct Sensing. (False)
6. Single Point Sensing measures the level of the liquid on an uninterrupted basis. (False)
7. Radiation methods are sometimes used in cases where the liquid is corrosive, very hot, or
detrimental to installing sensors. (True)
8. Paddle Wheel is an electrical method where the liquid level position is converted into an
electrical signal. (False)
9. The indirect method of level measurement involves the use of physical properties, like fluid
motion, as well as thermal, optical and electrical properties. (False)
10. Dipsticks are widely used for quick and easy level measurement for liquids in hard to reach
places. (True)

II. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions

1. It is an indirect method used to measure liquid levels. The level is determined using the
buoyancy of an object partially immersed in a liquid.
A. Buoyancy B. Pressure C. Capacitive probes D. Level measurements
2. It can be used in nonconductive liquids and free flowing solids for level measurement.
A. Buoyancy B. Pressure C. Capacitive probes D. Level measurements
3. The purpose of __________________ is to provide a measured variable representing the height
or material presence within the vessel.
A. Buoyancy B. Pressure C. Capacitive probes D. Level measurements
4. It is when the actual level of the material is detected when it reaches a predetermined level, so
that the appropriate action can be taken to prevent overflowing or to refill the container.
A. Level B. Direct Sensing C. Single Point Sensing D. Indirect Sensing
5. This monitoring measures the level of the liquid on an uninterrupted basis.
A. Single Point Sensing B. Continuous Level C. Direct D. Indirect
6. This measurement gives the operator a visual indication for the materials level.
A. Sight Glass B. Floats C. Displacer D. Conductive Probes
7. It is the basic point level sensor which moves with the liquid surface.
A. Sight Glass B. Floats C. Displacer D. Conductive Probes
8. This device uses the change in the buoyant force on an object to measure the changes in liquid
level.
A. Sight Glass B. Floats C. Displacer D. Conductive Probes
9. Used for single-point measurements in liquids that are conductive and nonvolatile as a spark
can occur.
A. Sight Glass B. Floats C. Displacer D. Conductive Probes
10. The device comprises an insulated capacitance probe firmly attached parallel to the metal wall
of the container. With liquid being non inductive, the probe and the wall act as two parallel
plates with the liquid acting as the dielectric.
A. Floats B. Displacer C. Conductive Probes D. Capacitive Probes
11. Used for non-contact level sensing of highly viscous liquids, as well as bulk solids. The sensors
emit high frequency which (20 kHz to 200 kHz) acoustic waves that are reflected back to and
detected by the emitting transducer.
A. Bubbler Devices B. Ultrasonic C. Radiation Method D. Resistive Tape
12. Ideal for level measurement of open channel run off systems or duct and tank situations where
debris, foam, steam, or surface turbulence makes standard methods of level measurement
impractical.
A. Bubbler Devices B. Ultrasonic C. Radiation Method D. Resistive Tape
13. This method is sometimes used in cases where the liquid is corrosive, very hot, or detrimental to
installing sensors.
A. Bubbler Devices B. Ultrasonic C. Radiation Method D. Resistive Tape
14. This is an electrical method where the liquid level position is converted into an electrical signal.
A. Bubbler Devices B. Ultrasonic C. Radiation Method D. Resistive Tape
15. It is driven by electric motors can be used for sensing the level of solids in the form of power,
grains, or granules.
A. Bubbler Devices B. Ultrasonic C. Paddle Wheels D. Resistive Tape
16. It can be used for single point or continuous level measurement of a liquid or a solid.
A. Paddle Wheels B. Bubbler Devices C. Ultrasonic D. Resistive Type
17. The most commonly used method of indirectly measuring a liquid level is to measure the
hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of the container.
A. True B. False C. Direct Sensing D. None of the Above
18. It can be used to measure the weight of a tank and its contents.
A. Resistive Tapes B. Strain Gauge C. Load Cell D. Force
19. These are often used to sense fluid levels because they are unaffected by particulates, can be
used for slurries, can be used with a wide range of liquid specific weights, and flat floats due to
their area are less susceptible to turbulence on the surface of the liquid.
A. Paddle Wheels B. Floats C. Load Cell D. Force
20. These devices can be used with pressurized containers up to 2 MPa and 100C temperature
range for depths of up to 30 m with accuracies of about 2 percent.
A. Paddle Wheels B. Ultrasonic C. Load Cell D. Force