Float for use in tank gauging systems
US4248088A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/76
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A float is disclosed for use in tank gauging systems of the type having a vertically supported guide. The float includes a donut-shaped body member adapted to be positioned about the guide to ride freely with the liquid surface. A discharged tube is positioned concentrically with the body member by a number of support members. The discharge tube is positioned below the liquid surface and acts as a discharge electrode to maintain the path of least resistance for an electrostatic discharge of the float below the liquid surface.
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