MINITRAC 31 | Radiation-based density measurement

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Radiation is a popular means of density measurement in several industries, including refining and offshore oil and gas. This video demonstrates how VEGA’s MINITRAC sensors use radiation to reliably and accurately measure the density of liquids and slurries. Additionally, this video shows how operators can use Bluetooth-enhanced display modules for wireless remote access to density sensors.

[@YNFeng-rj5fx]

I hope to have a calibration video of the radiation meter

[@VEGA_Level_Pressure]

Thanks for your feedback. Please have a look at the Operation instructions > Chapter 6 > Setup > Parameter adjustment: www.vega.com/api/sitecore/DocumentDownload/Handler?documentContainerId=5344&languageId=2&fileExtension=pdf&softwareVersion=&documentGroupId=40447&version=10-01-2022
Does this help?

[@ruusauukongo]

@@VEGA_Level_Pressure Can this device be used to measure the density of a free flow (No pump)?

[@VEGA_Level_Pressure]

@@ruusauukongo To determine changes in the density of a medium with a radiometric system, the volume of the medium must be constant. This means that the pipe must be completely filled with the medium to be measured. For this reason, the density of free-falling material cannot be measured, as in this case it can be assumed that the volume in the pipe is not constant.

[@ScorpionTrail]

Does the reader have a means of stopping or absorbing the beam of radiation once it passes through?

[@VEGA_Level_Pressure]

Thanks for your question. The scintillator part of the sensor absorbs the radiation for the measurement. According to the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable), the radiation source is designed as necessary to solve the measurement task. Therefore, the activity required is typically just above the natural background radiation and therefore so low that only special, highly sensitive sensors can detect this minimal radiation at all.

[@shaddie1546]

​@@VEGA_Level_PressureHi, can I get something like a pdf on how to handle the radiation that passes through unaccounted for also cautioons to take when working under it whether power is on or not. Please

[@VEGA_Level_Pressure]

@@shaddie1546 Thanks for your question. There are legal frameworks depending on the country of use. Our sales team can carry out calculations to comply with the respective legal requirements in the country of use. Therefore please contact your local VEGA subsidiary: www.vega.com/en/company/vega-worldwide