Slop tank
Level measurement in the slop tank
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
6 m
Medium:
Wash water with different kind of chemicals / oils etc.
Process temperature:
+10 ºC … +40 °C
Process pressure:
-200 mbar … +400 mbar
Special challenges:
Foam, small product layers
Application
Usually a ship has two slop tanks, portside and starboard. This tank contains the water from the cleaning processes on a ship. Especially after sailing the procedure of tank cleaning is processed and the slob tanks are filled with wash water. It includes chemicals, edible oils or other products. A level measurement is important to ensure a reliable cleaning process.
Your benefit
Reliable
Exact filling height is important for a smooth operation
Cost effective
Reliable measurement ensures safe and efficient loading and unloading so vessels have a good uptime
User friendly
Maintenance free operation
Recommended products
VEGAFLEX 81
Level measurement with guided wave radar in the slop tank
- Precise measurement close to the bottom and tank top
- Reliable measuring values unaffected by foam and small product layers
- Shortenable probes offer a simple standardization and highest flexibility in the planning
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-60 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 40 bar
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External display and adjustment unit for 4 ... 20 mA HART sensors
- Measured value display and sensor adjustment in a readily accessible location
- Easy-to-read display with plain text and graphics
- Simple adjustment via 4 keys and clearly structured program guidance
Housing material
Plastic
Aluminium
Stainless steel (precision casting)
Protection rating
IP66/IP67
Ambient temperature
-20 ... 70 °C
