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Experiment No. 1

Level Sensor

Name: Francia, Ma. Gracia C. Section: CHE41S1

Date Performed: February 8, 2024 Date Submitted: February 22, 2024

Instructor: Engr. Efren Chavez

1. Objective(s):
The activity aims to introduce the characteristic of the differential transformer as position transducer.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

The students shall be able to:

1. Explain the relationship between the level and the voltage being supplied.
3. Discussion:

The height as a liquid above a reference line, usually the base, is known as its level. Knowing the
dimensions of a container we can determine the volume or the mass of its contents by measuring the
level. Hence the vessel content may be expressed in the following ways.

Unit of level: meter or feet

Unit of volume: litres or gallons
Unit of mass: kilograms or pounds

4. Resources:

DL2314
Digital Multimeter
Set of Leads
5. Procedure:
 1. Connect, through leads, bush N°1 of the Level Sensor to bush N°1 of the
correspondent interface and bush N°2 to bush N°2.
2. Insert a terminal of the digital voltmeter, set in dc, in bush N°13 of the Level interface
and the other one in the earth bush.
3. Connect bush N°18 of the LINEAR DRIVER to the bush of SET POINT 1, bush N°19 to
bush N°19 and bush N°20 to bush N°20.
4. Press the main switch (ON).
5. Start the pump regulating the voltage on SET POINT 1 and bring the level of the water in
the PROCESS TANK to 10 cm.
6. Once reached the level, stop the pump setting to 0 V the voltage value of SET POINT 1
7. Gradually decrease the level of the water in the tank by turning counter-clockwise the
knob NEEDLE VALVE and/or the knob DRAIN VALVE, back to 0 cm.
8. Verify that the voltage value, read on the voltmeter, corresponds to 0 V, otherwise
regulate the OFFSET trimmer until you obtain the desired value: in this way you have
fixed the minimum working point of the Level Sensor.
9. Starting the pump, increase the level of the water to 10 cm.
10. Stop the pump and verify that the voltage value corresponds to 10 V, otherwise
regulate the GAIN trimmer until you obtain the desired value.
11. Verify that the voltage and level values are correct by repeating the steps from step N°7.

12. Slowly drain the tank until you reach all the level values and write down, for each level value, the
corresponding voltage value.
13. Put OFF the main switch.
14. Remove all the connections.
15. Represent the characteristic of the level sensor.
6. Data and Results:
Course: CHE 415 Experiment No: 1

Group No: 2 Section: CHE41S2

Group Members: Francia, Ma. Gracia Date Performed: January 31, 2024

Gentugao, Angelica Gail Date Submitted: February 7, 2024

Imperial, Lee Ann Instructor: Engr. Efren B. Chavez

Joaquin, Hans Raymond

Lubaton Nellwyn

Milano, Marian Grace

 7. Conclusion:

In conclusion, the experiment conducted in the chemical engineering laboratory, centered on the
evaluation of a level sensor, has provided valuable insights into its functionality and applicability in
industrial settings. Through systematic testing and analysis, we have demonstrated the sensor's
capability to accurately measure liquid levels across varying conditions, from static to dynamic
environments.

By subjecting the level sensor to different liquid levels and recording its corresponding output, we have
established a comprehensive understanding of its sensitivity and response characteristics. This detailed
assessment has enabled us to develop calibration procedures tailored to optimize the sensor's
performance, ensuring precise and reliable measurements.

Furthermore, the experiment has highlighted the importance of considering factors such as liquid density,
temperature variations, and sensor placement when utilizing level sensing technology. By accounting for
these variables and implementing appropriate calibration techniques, we can enhance the sensor's
accuracy and mitigate potential sources of error in industrial applications.

Moreover, the insights gained from this experiment contribute to advancing our knowledge of level
sensing principles and their practical implementation in chemical engineering processes. From
monitoring tank levels in storage facilities to controlling liquid flow rates in manufacturing operations, level
sensors play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Looking forward, the findings from this experiment serve as a valuable foundation for optimizing level
sensor performance and guiding future research and development efforts in the field of chemical
engineering. By continuously refining sensor design and calibration methodologies, we can further
enhance process control capabilities and facilitate innovation in various industrial sectors.

8. Assessment (Rubric for Activity Performance):

CRITERIA BEGINNER ACCEPTABLE PROFICIENT SCO

1 2 3 RE

I. Laboratory Skills
Manipulati Members do not Members occasionally Members always
ve Skills demonstrate demonstrate needed demonstrate needed skills
needed skills skills
Experimen
Members are unable Members are able to Members are able to set-up
tal Set-up to set-up the set up the materials the materials with minimum
materials with supervision supervision

Process Members do not Members Members always

Skills demonstrate occasionally demonstrate targeted
targeted process demonstrate process skills.
skills. targeted process
skills.

Safety Members do not Members follow Members follow safety

Precautions follow safety safety precautions precautions at all times.
precautions. most of the time.

II. Work Habit

Time Members do not finish Members finish on Members finish ahead of

Manageme on time with time with incomplete time with complete data
nt / incomplete data. data. and time to revise data.
Conduct of
Experiment

Cooperativ Members do not know Members have Members are on tasks and
e and their tasks and have defined have defined responsibilities
Teamwork no defined responsibilities most of at all times. Group conflicts
responsibilities. the time. Group are cooperatively managed
Group conflicts have conflicts are at all times.
to be settled by the cooperatively
teacher. managed most of
the time.

Neatness Messy workplace Clean and orderly Clean and orderly workplace
and during and after the workplace with at all times during and after
Orderliness experiment. occasional mess the experiment.
during and after the
experiment.

Ability to do Members require Members require Members do not need to

independ supervision by the occasional supervision be supervised by the
ent work teacher. by the teacher. teacher.

Other Comments / Observations: TOTAL SCORE

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