HFO settling and service tank
Level measurement in the settling and service tank in the engine room
Process data
    Measuring task:
    
    Level measurement
        Measuring point:
    
    Tank
        Measuring range up to:
    
    10 m
        Medium:
    
    Heavy fuel oil (HFO)
        Process temperature:
    
    +75 … +90°C
        Process pressure:
    
    0 … 0 bar
        Special challenges:
    
    Temperature, ship approval, aggressive medium, Ex zone
Application
To ensure fuel feed to the main engine, heavy fuel oil (HFO) is separated though first being pumped into a settling (buffer) tank. The following service tank or day tank, which is filled via a continuous overflow from the settling tank, directly supplies fuel into the main engine. Heating coils in both of these tanks maintain an even temperature between +75° C and +90° C. A reliable level measurement in these tanks guarantees continuous manoeuvrability of the ships.
                    Your benefit
Reliable
                                Maximum safety for humans and the environment
                            Cost effective
                                Precise measurement in all the settling and service tanks
                            User friendly
                                Maintenance-free and reliable operation
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                                                            Process temperature
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                                                            Process pressure
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Measuring range - Pressure
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                                                            Process temperature
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                                                            Process pressure
                                                            -
                                                             
                             
                             
                                             
                                            
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