Bitumen tank
Level measurement and point level detection in bitumen tanks
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
5 m
Medium:
Bitumen
Process temperature:
+120 … +200 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Buildup, high temperatures and condensation
Application
Bitumen is an important ingredient in asphalt production. It binds stone aggregates together to form the finished asphalt. To enable cost-effective asphalt production, reliable level measurement and overfill protection in the storage tank is required.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement and detection even at high temperatures
Cost effective
Optimal utilization of storage capacity
User friendly
Simple setup and commissioning
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Hydrostatic pressure transmitter for level measurement in bitumen tanks
- Unaffected by foaming
- Simple setup without filling
Measuring range - Distance
-
Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C

VEGACAP 64
Capacitive level switch for high level overfill protection in bitumen tanks
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- Long service life thanks to robust construction
- Simple to set up, low maintenance
Measuring range - Distance
-
Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar

VEGAFLEX 86
Level measurement with guided wave radar in bitumen tanks
- Reliable measuring results even at high temperatures
- Unaffected by buildup, foam and condensation
- Wear and maintenance-free technology ensures high plant availability
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 400 bar

VEGACAP 64
Capacitive level switch for high level overfill protection in bitumen tanks
- Reliable switching even with heavy buildup
- Long service life thanks to robust construction
- Simple to set up, low maintenance
Measuring range - Distance
-
Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar