A conductivity sensor is used to detect whether the water phase or the organic phase is present at the measurement point in chemical processing separators. When the level of the water reaches the sensor, the controller opens a valve to discharge the water phase. Solids can build up in the water phase, coating the sensor and providing inaccurate or unresponsive measurements. The Rosemount™ 228 Toroidal Conductivity Sensor is an ideal choice for most separator applications because its electrodeless design provides an accurate and reliable measurement even as the sensor becomes coated by oils or suspended solids in the process.