
ERT sensors comprise of multiple electrodes which must make electrical contact with the fluid within the process volume. The most common geometry is a circular sensor with the electrodes arranged uniformly around the circumference. This approach is suitable for pipeline based sensors for both R&D and industrial applications.
Circular sensors can also be fitted to the circumference of process vessels although this tends to be limited to R&D applications. These sensors can be designed to minimise or eliminate any disturbance of the flow through the pipe by making the electrodes flush with the wall.
Linear ERT sensors were developed as a more industrial deployable configuration. The electrode array is mounted on a probe which is typically inserted into a process vessel through a nozzle or port.
Linear Sensors:
- Suitable for vessels
Materials:
- PVDF
- PTFE
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Glass lined stainless steel

- Ceramics
Electrodes:
- Stainless steel
- Hastelloy
- Platinum
Expertise:
- Length: 10cm to 4m
- Temperature: 150°
- Pressure: 45 barg
*All these values are an indication and not a limitation. If your process conditions are above these values above please contact us sales.support@itoms.com
Laboratory-scale sensors
These are typically manufactured from 18 mm diameter PTFE rod and the sensing length can be designed to make them suitable for insertion into vessels ranging in volume from approximately 1 to 10 litre. They are compatible with standard glass fittings.
Pilot-scale sensors
They are made from large diameter PTFE rod which can be re-enforced with a metal internal if required. These are designed specifically for customer's vessels with appropriate flange arrangement to fit the available nozzle and maintain pressure integrity of the vessel.
Glass-lined Stainless Steel Sensors
In collaboration with Pfaudler-Balfour, we have developed a linear ERT sensor integrated onto a glass lined finger baffle for use in glass-lined stainless steel vessels which are commonly used in the pharmaceutical sector.
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