Pump tank
Level measurement in a pump tank
Level measurement in a pump tank
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
4 m
Medium:
Mixture of bauxite, lime, sodium hydroxide
Process temperature:
+30 … +50 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Limited space, condensation, buildup, corrosion
Application
Bauxite, lime and sodium hydroxide are ground and mixed in a ball mill – the mixture turns into a red slurry, which is then conveyed into the pumping tank. Some of the balls from the mill can potentially enter the tank along with the slurry. To prevent this from happening, the balls are collected in a weir arrangement, which overflows into the main tank. Level measurement in the tank avoids dry running of the pump and ensures a continuous process.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement even during filling
Cost effective
Reliable measurement of the entire container volume
User friendly
Simple mounting and setup
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 6X
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in the pump tank
- Unaffected by condensate and deposits on the antenna
- High corrosion resistance to caustic soda
- Maintenance-free through non-contact measurement
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
