An intelligent instrument for measuring liquid level

B. K. Roy, K. V. Santhosh

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a scheme to increase the linearity range of the capacitance level sensor (CLS) and make independent of the permittivity of the liquid used. The capacitance from the CLS is first converted to frequency by a timer circuit and then frequency is converted to voltage by a frequency to voltage converter. The relation is nonlinear and depends on permittivity of liquid. Artificial Neural network (ANN) model is used in cascade with the frequency to voltage converter. This arrangement has the effect of linear relation between level to be measured and the output of the ANN model. Further this is independent of permittivity of liquid used. The proposed ANN-based scheme incorporates intelligence into the sensor. Using Matlab environment the training has been done to design a model of ANN.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2011 International Conference on Process Automation, Control and Computing, PACC 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Conference on Process Automation, Control and Computing, PACC 2011 - Coimbatore, India
Duration: 20-07-201122-07-2011

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Process Automation, Control and Computing, PACC 2011
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityCoimbatore
Period20-07-1122-07-11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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