Storage towers
Level measurement in storage towers
Level measurement in storage towers
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Storage tower
Measuring range up to:
30 m
Medium:
Paper suspension
Process temperature:
+20 … +50 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Steam generation, agitated surface due to pump operation
Application
Large quantities of prepared stock are needed to keep a paper mill running continuously. This material is stored in high storage towers. They are characterised by their large material throughput and agitators that ensure the homogeneity of the stock. Inside, the warm stock generates lots of steam and the pumping and stirring processes make the surface very turbulent. Reliable level measurement ensures a continuous supply of stock and prevents the agitator from running dry.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement despite steam and changing stock temperatures and densities
Cost effective
Optimal utilization of the container volume
User friendly
Simple installation and setup
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VEGABAR 82
Hydrostatic level measurement as dry run protection for the agitator
- Front-flush installation in ball valve fitting
- Installation and removal without emptying storage tower
- Long-term stability thanks to dry measuring cell
Measuring range - Distance
-
Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 100 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
VEGAPULS 64
Level measurement with radar in storage towers
- Non-contact, maintenance-free level measurement
- Reliable measurement, unaffected by steam
- Very good beam focusing enables exact measurement, even with heavy deposits on the silo walls
Measuring range - Distance
30 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
