Level Sensors

What are Level Sensors?

Level sensors measure the height of liquids, slurries, powders, or solids inside tanks, vessels, silos, sumps, and other containers. From simple point-level switches that detect when material reaches a threshold to continuous sensors that report level in real time, the right device gives you the data you need to manage inventory, control filling and dispensing, prevent overflows, and detect dry-run conditions.

Level measurement comes in many flavors — ultrasonic, radar, hydrostatic pressure, capacitance, float, guided-wave, and more. Selecting the right technology depends on what you’re measuring, the tank geometry, environmental conditions, and accuracy requirements. At Process Solutions Corp., we help you match the right sensor to your application, whether you’re monitoring crude oil tanks, water reservoirs, food ingredients, or aggressive chemicals.

Why Accurate Level Measurement Matters

• Inventory Control — Know exactly how much product is on hand for ordering, billing, and planning
• Process Safety — Prevent overfills, dry-runs, and equipment damage with reliable monitoring
• Operational Efficiency — Automate filling, dispensing, and batching with consistent measurement
• Environmental Compliance — Detect leaks and maintain containment in regulated tanks
• Reduced Downtime — Catch issues before they shut down production

Common Level Measurement Technologies

• Ultrasonic Sensors — Non-contact measurement using sound waves, ideal for many liquids and solids
• Radar Sensors — Non-contact measurement that works through vapor, foam, and harsh conditions
• Hydrostatic / Submersible — Pressure-based measurement for tanks and wells
• Capacitance Probes — Continuous or point level for liquids, granular solids, and interface detection
• Guided-Wave Radar — High-accuracy measurement for challenging applications
• Float & Magnetic Switches — Simple, cost-effective point-level detection

Common Applications

Level sensors from Process Solutions Corp. are deployed across a wide range of industrial environments, including:

• Crude oil and refined product tank monitoring
• Water and wastewater treatment basins
• Chemical and petrochemical storage
• Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing
• Bulk solids and granular material silos
• Sump and lift station monitoring
• Custody transfer and inventory management