{"id":30525,"date":"2026-01-06T10:46:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instrava.com\/?p=30525"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:00:07","slug":"hydrostatic-level-gauge-vs-radar-level-gauge-a-technical-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instrava.com\/th\/hydrostatic-level-gauge-vs-radar-level-gauge-a-technical-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e2e\u0e42\u0e14\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e41\u0e15\u0e15\u0e34\u0e01\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c: \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e04\u0e19\u0e34\u0e04"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"224\"><strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"224\">\u0e1a\u0e17\u0e19\u0e33<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"482\">Hydrostatic level gauges and radar level gauges are widely used instruments in industrial level measurement systems. Although both devices are designed to monitor liquid levels in tanks and vessels, they rely on completely different measurement principles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"824\">From an engineering and manufacturer\u2019s perspective, choosing between a hydrostatic level gauge and a radar level gauge requires a clear understanding of their working methods, advantages, and limitations. This article provides an in-depth comparison to help users select the most appropriate level gauge for various industrial applications.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"855\">\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e01\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e17\u0e33\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"888\">Hydrostatic Level Gauge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1140\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/instrava.com\/product\/hydrostatic-pressure-transmitter\/\">hydrostatic level gauge<\/a><\/strong> measures liquid level based on pressure. The instrument senses the hydrostatic pressure generated by the height of the liquid column. The measured pressure is directly proportional to the liquid density and the level height.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1383\">This type of level gauge is a contact measurement device and is typically installed at the bottom of the tank or submerged in the medium. It is commonly used for water, fuel, chemical liquids, and other fluids with relatively stable density.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1415\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1415\">\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1594\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instrava.com\/product\/radar-level-gauges\/\"><strong>\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c<\/strong><\/a> use microwave electromagnetic signals to measure the distance from the antenna to the liquid surface. The level is calculated using time-of-flight technology.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1821\">Radar is a non-contact measurement method and is almost unaffected by changes in temperature, pressure, vapor, or gas composition inside the tank. This makes radar level gauges ideal for harsh or complex process environments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1850\"><strong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1850\">Key Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<thead data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<tr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<th data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1859\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e23\u0e32\u0e22\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1885\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hydrostatic Level Gauge<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1906\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<tr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2016\">\n<td data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1981\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1996\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Contact type<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2016\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Non-contact type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2068\">\n<td data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2033\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e13\u0e02\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2050\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pressure-based<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2068\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Distance-based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<td data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2092\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Influence of Density<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2098\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e48<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2104\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<td data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2134\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High Temperature Tolerance<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2144\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e08\u0e33\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2157\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2209\">\n<td data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2186\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High Pressure Suitability<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2196\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e08\u0e33\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2209\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2258\">\n<td data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2238\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vapor and Foam Resistance<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2245\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e14\u0e35<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2258\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<td data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2283\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Installation Position<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2300\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Bottom mounted<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2315\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Top mounted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<td data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2330\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e33\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2350\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Periodic cleaning<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2362\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u0e15\u0e48\u0e33\u0e21\u0e32\u0e01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2367\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2397\"><strong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2397\">Advantages Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2441\"><strong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2441\">Hydrostatic Level Gauge Advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<li data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2485\">\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2485\">Simple structure and mature technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2508\">Lower initial cost<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2530\">\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2530\">\u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e07\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2570\">Suitable for small and medium tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2606\">Stable output for clean liquids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2723\">Hydrostatic level gauges are often preferred in OEM projects where economical and practical solutions are required.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2728\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2766\"><strong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2766\">Radar Level Gauge Advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<li data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2792\">\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2792\">Long measuring range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2810\">\n<p data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2810\">\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e19\u0e22\u0e33\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2836\">\n<p data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2836\">Excellent reliability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2883\">\n<p data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2883\">\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e13\u0e2b\u0e20\u0e39\u0e21\u0e34\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e14\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2927\">Works with corrosive and volatile media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2951\">\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e33\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e02\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e33<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3090\">From a manufacturer\u2019s point of view, radar level gauges represent high-end level measurement solutions for critical industrial processes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3095\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3124\"><strong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3124\">\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e31\u0e48\u0e27\u0e44\u0e1b<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3172\"><strong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3172\">Hydrostatic level gauges are suitable for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3284\">\n<li data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3188\">\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3188\">Water tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3214\">\n<p data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3214\">Wastewater reservoirs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3247\">\n<p data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3247\">Atmospheric pressure vessels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3284\">\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3284\">Storage tanks with clean liquids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3326\"><strong data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3326\">Radar level gauges are suitable for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3459\">\n<li data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3348\">\n<p data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3348\">\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1b\u0e0f\u0e34\u0e01\u0e23\u0e13\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e40\u0e04\u0e21\u0e35<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3387\">\n<p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3387\">Boilers and high-temperature tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3411\">\n<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3411\">Pressurized vessels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3459\">\n<p data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3459\">Tanks with heavy vapor, steam, or agitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3929\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"151\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"151\">Application Environment Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Environment Condition<\/th>\n<th>Hydrostatic Level Gauge<\/th>\n<th>\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Clean Liquids<\/td>\n<td>Excellent performance<\/td>\n<td>Excellent performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e21\u0e35\u0e24\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14\u0e01\u0e23\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>Good with proper material selection<\/td>\n<td>Excellent, non-contact<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>High Temperature Process<\/td>\n<td>Limited suitability<\/td>\n<td>Ideal solution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pressurized Tanks<\/td>\n<td>Limited to low pressure ranges<\/td>\n<td>Fully suitable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tanks with Heavy Vapor<\/td>\n<td>Signal may become unstable<\/td>\n<td>No influence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foam on Liquid Surface<\/td>\n<td>Can cause reading errors<\/td>\n<td>Very stable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Liquid Density Change<\/td>\n<td>Directly affects measurement<\/td>\n<td>\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e17\u0e1a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dusty or Dirty Tanks<\/td>\n<td>Requires periodic cleaning<\/td>\n<td>Highly reliable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Channels or Pits<\/td>\n<td>Very suitable<\/td>\n<td>Suitable but higher cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long Range Measurement<\/td>\n<td>Accuracy decreases with depth<\/td>\n<td>Excellent for long range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Agitated Surfaces<\/td>\n<td>Generally stable<\/td>\n<td>Very stable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hazardous Areas<\/td>\n<td>Suitable with protection<\/td>\n<td>Excellent with Ex design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3497\"><strong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3497\">Selection Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3551\">When selecting a level gauge, users should evaluate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3720\">\n<li data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3589\">\n<p data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3589\">Process temperature and pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\">\n<p data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3619\">Presence of vapor or foam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3648\">\n<p data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3648\">Liquid density stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3686\">\n<p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3686\">Tank height and range requirement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3720\">\n<p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3720\">Required measurement accuracy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3924\">From an OEM manufacturer\u2019s perspective, hydrostatic level gauges are ideal for conventional applications, while radar level gauges are strongly recommended for demanding or safety-critical environments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3929\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3924\">Installation Requirements Comparison<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e1b\u0e31\u0e08\u0e08\u0e31\u0e22\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07<\/th>\n<th>Hydrostatic Level Gauge<\/th>\n<th>\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e40\u0e23\u0e14\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e15\u0e33\u0e41\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e48\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Must be installed at tank bottom or submerged in liquid<\/td>\n<td>Installed at tank top<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e1a\u0e27\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23<\/td>\n<td>Requires threaded or flange pressure connection<\/td>\n<td>Standard flange or thread for antenna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Direct contact with liquid<\/td>\n<td>No contact with medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cabling Requirement<\/td>\n<td>Signal cable to control system<\/td>\n<td>Signal cable to control system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Obstruction Influence<\/td>\n<td>\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e14<\/td>\n<td>\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e35\u0e01\u0e40\u0e25\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e1b\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e23\u0e04\u0e20\u0e32\u0e22\u0e43\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Temperature Influence<\/td>\n<td>Affects pressure reading accuracy<\/td>\n<td>Almost no influence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pressure Influence<\/td>\n<td>Limited to low pressure<\/td>\n<td>Suitable for high pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vapor Influence<\/td>\n<td>Can affect stability<\/td>\n<td>No 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