Storage towers
Level measurement in storage towers
Process data
    Measuring task:
    
    Level measurement
        Measuring point:
    
    Storage tower
        Measuring range up to:
    
    30 m
        Medium:
    
    Paper suspension
        Process temperature:
    
    +20 … +50 °C
        Process pressure:
    
    0 … 0 bar
        Special challenges:
    
    Steam generation, agitated surface due to pump operation
Application
Large quantities of prepared stock are needed to keep a paper mill running continuously. This material is stored in high storage towers. They are characterised by their large material throughput and agitators that ensure the homogeneity of the stock. Inside, the warm stock generates lots of steam and the pumping and stirring processes make the surface very turbulent. Reliable level measurement ensures a continuous supply of stock and prevents the agitator from running dry.
                    Your benefit
Reliable
                                Reliable measurement despite steam and changing stock temperatures and densities
                            Cost effective
                                Optimal utilization of the container volume
                            User friendly
                                Simple installation and setup
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- Long-term stability thanks to dry measuring cell
Measuring range - Distance
                                                            -
                                                            Measuring range - Pressure
                                                            -1 ... 100 bar
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -40 ... 150 °C
                                                             
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Level measurement with radar in storage towers
- Non-contact, maintenance-free level measurement
- Reliable measurement, unaffected by steam
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Measuring range - Distance
                                                            120 m
                                                            Process temperature
                                                            -196 ... 450 °C
                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -1 ... 160 bar
                                                             
                                    
                             
                                                    
                                            
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