Hydrogen tanker with liquid hydrogen
Level measurement in a liquid hydrogen tank
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
15 m
Medium:
Liquid hydrogen
Process temperature:
-253 ... -251 °C
Process pressure:
0 ... +1 bar
Special challenges:
Low density, low dielectric constant, outgassing of the medium
Application
If energy-rich hydrogen has to be transported over long distances, special tanker ships are used. To minimise losses, the hydrogen is cooled down to -253 °C at 1 bar pressure so that it can be stored in liquid form. The level can be measured either by means of thin impulse lines and conventional differential pressure or free-radiating radar. An elaborate standpipe, which would also lead to increased heat input, is not required.
Your benefit
Reliable
Highly accurate measurement of even low-density materials
Cost effective
Precise level measurement for optimal storage
User friendly
Simple installation without standpipe
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Solution 1
Solution 2
VEGADIF 85
Level measurement via differential pressure in a tank holding liquid hydrogen
- Reliable measurement thanks to diaphragm with gold coating
- Precise measured values, even with very low hydrostatic pressures
- Output of differential as well as static pressure through a second current output
Measuring range - Pressure
-40 ... 40 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 105 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 400 bar
VEGAPULS 6X
Level measurement with radar in a tank holding liquid hydrogen
- Reliable measurement even at extremely low product temperatures
- Exact measurement despite low dielectric constant of liquid hydrogen
- No installation of a standpipe necessary
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
