Silo for ready mixed asphalt
Level measurement and point level detection in ready mixed asphalt silos
Level measurement and point level detection in ready mixed asphalt silos
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
15 m
Medium:
Asphalt
Process temperature:
+150 … +200 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Very heavy buildup and high temperatures
Application
Different qualities are required from the asphalt depending on the usage and climatic conditions, so every asphalt mixture varies depending on the application. Asphalt is always extremely viscous, hot and highly adhesive. Due to these properties and the numerous different asphalt mixtures, reliable level measurement and point level detection methods are essential.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measuring results even at high temperatures
Cost effective
Optimal utilization of storage capacity
User friendly
Simple installation
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Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
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Measuring range - Distance
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Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
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