In this paper a method of liquid level detection by mechanical resonant vibrations is presented which is based on longitudinal vibrations of a steel capillary and is able to detect a liquid surface even if covered with foam, as well as if the fluid container is shut by a cap. The behavior of the vibrating system is calculated by a simple model and compared with experimental results.
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