Storage silo for wood pellets
Level measurement and point level detection in a corrugated metal silo
Process data
    Measuring task:
    
    Level measurement and point level detection
        Measuring point:
    
    Silo
        Measuring range up to:
    
    30 m
        Medium:
    
    Wood pellets
        Process temperature:
    
    -20 … +40 °C
        Process pressure:
    
    0 … 0 bar
        Special challenges:
    
    High dust levels, temperature fluctuations and highly corrugated container walls
Application
The finished pellets are stored ready for delivery in corrugated metal silos up to and over 30 m high. Larger storage volumes allow the supplier to better respond to the increased demand during the heating season and utilize the production equipment continuously throughout the year. For optimal planning of material logistics, a reliable measurement of silo contents is a must.
                    Your benefit
Reliable
                                Highly dependable and accurate level measurement, even during filling
                            Cost effective
                                By optimising silo volumes, it results in better utilization of production capacity
                            User friendly
                                Simple mounting, installation from top
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                                            VEGAPULS 6X
Non-contact level measurement with radar in the pellet silo.
- Wear-free thanks to non-contact measurement
- Easy mounting and setup due to top installation
- Good focusing of the radar beam enables sure measurement even during filling and with corrugated walls
 
 
Measuring range - Distance
                                                            120 m
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -196 ... 450 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -1 ... 160 bar
                                                             
                                            VEGAVIB 63
Point level detection with vibrating level switch in the storage silo
- Reliable level signal under all operating conditions
- Wear and maintenance-free
- Easy to install and adjustment-free
Process temperature
                                                            -50 ... 250 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -1 ... 16 bar
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