Liquid Interface Detection Using Dual Polarized Microwave Sensor

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Abstract

Detecting the interface between liquid components is crucial for flow and level measurements. This paper presents a simple, safe, and non-invasive technique for liquid interface detection using a dual-polarized microwave sensor (DPS). The sensor is a circular slot fed by two orthogonal microstrip lines to generate two orthogonal field polarizations. The sensor is used to irradiate the material and intercept the scattered waves from it at the two polarizations. Operating at two polarizations allows detecting the interface and determining its orientation. A prototype sensor was designed to operate in the frequency range of 20 to 22 GHz. The proposed sensing technique was validated using both simulations and measurement. The prototype sensor was used to detect the interface between three materials (water, crude oil, and air). A change of about 9 dB in the magnitude of the reflection coefficient is observed when the probe is scanned from the full water region to the air region in measurement.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2024 - Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Subtitle of host publicationInstrumentation and Measurement for Sustainable Future, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350380903
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2024 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 May 202423 May 2024

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period20/05/2423/05/24

Keywords

  • dual polarization
  • liquid interface
  • microwave
  • reflected signal
  • Sensor

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