Schools will be out for summer break soon and temps are warming up for most of the nation. While it may mean poolside relaxing and vacations for some, for many who work in the construction and maintenance industry, the busy season is just getting started.
To help keep these sites up and running, many rely on portable power units that deliver necessary electricity and cooling.
Generators and portable air units make it possible to continue working for the duration of the project and are an important, hardworking element of the job. These offerings can be purchased or rented for use during temporary, emergency and permanent applications. Regardless of what they will be used for, their reliability is of extreme importance.
How can they ensure continued performance? With level sensors.
How Level Sensors are used in Portable Power Equipment
For temporary power needs, generators are a top choice at commercial sites. To keep them running, the fuel must be present in the system. With a level sensor, it’s possible to monitor fuel levels so there is no risk of power loss or shut off. In emergency situations and where power loss would be detrimental to operations, this monitoring is especially critical.
Loss of fuel for portable equipment also translates to money lost for businesses. Employee downtime, temperature issues, and even recharge costs can also all create problems.
Instead, a reliable level sensor can measure the presence of fluid (in this case fuel) inside of the tank to assist in keeping the power equipment functional.
Depending on an applications needs, single point, multi-point or continuous monitoring level sensors can be used.
For oil & gas, an ultrasonic liquid level sensor is typically be used. These sensors emit pulses of sound at the liquid surface and record and calculate the time it took for the sound wave to bounce back. The lower the liquid level, the farther the sound travels and the longer the process takes.