Holding tanks

Level measurement and point level detection of holding tanks

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

3 m

Medium:

Different input and output materials

Process temperature:

+25 … +200 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +10 bar

Special challenges:

Varying vessel and process fitting types

Application

Buffer and storage tanks are needed at numerous places in refineries for storing the input and output materials of the various process steps. The containers have different geometries, ranging from horizontal or vertical spherical tanks to horizontal cylindrical tanks to portable plastic containers. To run the refining processes effectively, which includes ensuring the availability of the media, it is crucial to know the exact levels in these storage tanks at all times.

Your benefit

Reliable

Redundant measurement for highest safety standards

Cost effective

Universal applicable for almost all liquids

User friendly

Easy installation and setup

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Measuring range - Distance

120 m

Process temperature

-196 ... 450 °C

Process pressure

-1 ... 160 bar

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