Raw material silo
Level measurement and point level detection in a raw material silo
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
10 m
Medium:
Malt, hops and raw fruit sugar
Process temperature:
+3 … +40 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Dust generation, deposits
Application
Hops, malt and raw fruit sugar are required as raw materials for the brewing process. The raw materials are stored in large silos. To ensure continuous supplies for production are maintained, the level must be constantly monitored.
Your benefit
Reliable
Certified materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004 regulations
Cost effective
Interruption-free production through reliable measurement
User friendly
Maintenance-free operation, unaffected by deposits or buildup
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Measuring range - Distance
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Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
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Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
