A common type of tank measurement device used to indicate the level of liquid stored in a tank is a float and board type level indicator. A float level indicator, float gauge, or float switch is another name for this type of device. The float is a buoyant device attached to a pivot point within the tank and connected to a board visible from the outside. The float rises and falls with the liquid level in the tank, causing the board to move up and down. The board’s movement indicates the amount of liquid in the tank.
Level indicators of the float and board types are used to measure the level of liquid in tanks such as fuel tanks, water tanks, and chemical tanks. This type of device is particularly useful in applications where the liquid level must be continuous or over a long period of time monitored. The benefit of using this type of device is that it is simple and inexpensive to install and maintain.
The buoyancy of the float is used to measure the liquid level in the tank by the float and board type level indicator. The float is typically made of a lighter-weight material than the liquid in the tank, such as plastic or aluminium. As the liquid level in the tank rises and falls, so does the float, causing the board to move up and down. This movement is visible from outside the tank and can be used to determine the tank’s liquid level.
The float and board type level indicator may be used in conjunction with other types of measuring devices, such as pressure gauges or ultrasonic level sensors, in some applications. This combination of devices can provide more accurate liquid level measurements in the tank.
Level indicators with floats and boards are widely used in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing. They are a simple and low-cost method of accurately measuring the level of liquid stored in a tank. This type of device is also simple to install and maintain, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications.