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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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Liquid Level Detection<br />

Thermal capacitance difference also allows thermographic detection of the<br />

liquid levels in storage tanks and other containers. In the thermogram of a fuel<br />

tank at night. shown in Figure 5.18. the fuel level is clearly evident because<br />

the fuel has a higher thermal capacitance than the air above it. The heat<br />

stored through solar absorption during the day maintains a higher<br />

temperature on the tank walls up to the fill level. Conversely. if the entire tank<br />

had cooled, the liquid would warm later than the air and the wall below the fill<br />

level would appear cooler than above.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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