Buffer silo for raw materials in the ethanol plant
Level measurement and point level detection in buffer silos
Level measurement and point level detection in buffer silos
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
15 m
Medium:
Flour
Process temperature:
-20 … +40 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Extreme mechanical loading of all components, high dust generation, continuous operation
Application
In order to always have enough material available for downstream processes in the ethanol plant, the crushed raw materials are held ready to use in buffer silos. The ground-up grain ‘flour’ for the production of ethanol is transported directly from the mill into a silo, where it is temporarily stored. The vast material throughput can lead to extreme mechanical loading of the silos and the associated equipment and high levels of dust are generated in the process. Level sensors are deployed to optimise the throughput, reduce overloading and ensure continuous, economical production and operation of the plant.
Your benefit
Reliable
The measuring systems protect against mechanical overload, thereby ensuring smooth, trouble-free operation
Cost effective
Enabling smoother continuous production guarantees economical operation
User friendly
In case of extreme dust build up on the sensor, automatic cleaning can be enabled via the air purge connections on the sensor
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 6X
Non-contact level measurement with radar in the buffer silo
- No wear on the sensor thanks to non-contact measurement
- Reliable measurement despite intense dust generation
- Lower costs due to simple, fast installation and commissioning
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
VEGAMIP 61
Point level detection with microwave barrier in the buffer silo
- No mechanical wear thanks to non-contact measurement
- Simple mounting with different mechanical options
- Maintenance-free operation and simple adjustment
Measuring range - Distance
100 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 4 bar
