bubbler theory
 
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A constant volumetric rate of gas flow (usually air) is fed through the bubble tube submerged in the liquid. The amount of pressure required to force the bubble gas out of the bottom of the tube is equal to the hydrostatic pressure at that point.

P = x(sg)

Where P = pressure in feet or inches of water
x = depth in feet or inches of water
sg = specific gravity of liquid

ADVANTAGES
The purge gas provides complete isolation from the measured liquid, and the instrument can be located up to several hundred feet from the vessel. This isolation makes the bubbler suitable for tanks with corrosive, acidic, hazardous, volatile, molten, cryogenic, or radioactive liquids.

The bubbler is intrinsically immune to surface foam, pH, conductivity, temperature,, turbulence, viscosity, and solids content.

The sensor is not in direct contact with the liquid, offering long life, and greater calibration stability.
Blow down is the practice of periodically injecting high pressure/velocity air through the bubble tube to remove any buildup inside the tube.


Righton model 39AB series allows you to blow down automatically on a schedule from within, or a digital input from an RTU. A local push button can be provided to initiate auto blow down.