Grain silo
Level measurement and point level detection in the grain silo
Level measurement and point level detection in the grain silo
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
20 m
Medium:
Grain
Process temperature:
-40 … +50 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Strong dust generation during filling, tank geometry, bulk solid surface geometry
Application
Barley is stored in malt houses in silos up to 20 metres high before it is processed into malt for production of beer. Filling the silos generates a lot of dust and the material cone geometry constantly changes during the filling and emptying process. A reliable indication of the level ensures the smooth operation by sending signals corresponding to the level or possible limit levels of the grain.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement independent of the medium
Cost effective
Better utilisation of silo capacity and product through reliable measurement
User friendly
Simple calibration
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Radar level measurement in the grain silos for malt production
- Reliable measurement, independent of dusty environment
- High reliability through tight focusing
- Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measuring method
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
VEGAVIB 63
Vibrating level switch for detection of maximum levels in silos
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- Simple installation near the filling opening
Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 16 bar
Version
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Vibrating level switch for detection of minimum level to avoid empty silo
- Compact rod design avoids buildup on the sensor
- Simple installation near the discharge opening
- Reliable function through product-independent switching point
Measuring range - Distance
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Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 16 bar
