Heavy lifter
Pressure and level measurement in the ballast water tanks of heavy lifters (Flo-Flo ship)
Pressure and level measurement in the ballast water tanks of heavy lifters (Flo-Flo ship)
Process data
Measuring task:
Pressure and level measurement
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
20 m
Medium:
Water
Process temperature:
0 … +30 °C
Process pressure:
0 … +5 bar
Special challenges:
Ship approvals, saltwater, overpressure, submersion of the sensors
Application
Flo-Flo (Float On/Float Off) ships are characterised by their large number of ballast water tanks. These make it possible to lower the ship until the main deck is below the waterline. This allows large floating loads to be loaded. The cargo is lifted out of the water and balanced by pumping out or blowing out the ballast water tanks. To avoid damage to the ballast water tanks from overpressure or underpressure, the internal tank pressures and levels require continuous monitoring.
Your benefit
Reliable
Accurate and reliable level measurement in all ballast tanks
Cost effective
Maximised operational time via maintenance-free measurement technology
User friendly
Simple installation in a service tunnel
Recommended products
VEGAWELL 52
Pressure transmitter for measuring the internal pressure and the level in the ballast water tanks
- Ceramic-capacitive measuring cell is immune to pressure shocks, abrasion and particles suspended in the ballast water
- Long-term, high operational reliability through robust sensor with high protection class IP 68
- Sensor with fixed cable outlet allows easy planning and installation
Measuring range - Pressure
0 ... 60 bar
Process temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-
