How to know the level of a tank by displacing the liquid

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The discussion focuses on using a bubbler level gauge to determine the liquid level in a tank by measuring the pressure required to displace the liquid. Key parameters include the tank's height, diameter, density of the liquid, and total volume. The differential pressure sensor readings provide the necessary data to apply Pascal's law for calculating the liquid level. A formula is essential for converting pressure readings into liquid height, which can be derived from the known variables.

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  • Understanding of Pascal's law
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  • Familiarity with fluid density calculations
  • Basic principles of hydrostatics
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Fernando Franco
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Hi friends,

I have the following problem, I know there is a system named bubbler level gauge, it works by measuring the required pressure to displace the liquid inside a tank.

My known data is:

the height of the tank
The Diamater
The Density of the liquid
The Volume of the tank

Let's say I place a differential pressure sensor and I read the required pressure to displace the liquid, how can I know the level of the tank ? there must be a formula to determine when the tank is full, or 50%, knowing the pressure required to displace the water

(please take a look at the following image)
bubbler.jpg
 
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Are you familiar with Pascal's law?
 
billy_joule said:
Are you familiar with Pascal's law?
Not much, do you have a formula my friend?
 

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