Crude oil storage tank

Level measurement and point level detection in FPSO crude oil tanks

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

35 m

Medium:

Crude oil

Process temperature:

+10 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

High ribs on the bottom, on-deck mounting, ship approvals, hazardous area

Application

Crude oil is pumped directly into the cargo tanks on board in order to separate gas, oil and water from each other using gravity. To ensure profitable utilisation of the loading capacities as well as effective control of the pumps, the level is measured continuously and the point levels are monitored.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable and accurate measurement of the level

Cost effective

Maximising the loading capacity of the tanks

User friendly

Standard sensors for all tanks allow simple planning

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Measuring range - Distance

120 m

Process temperature

-196 ... 450 °C

Process pressure

-1 ... 160 bar

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