Wood chip silo
Wood chip silo level measurement
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Silo
Measuring range up to:
25 m
Medium:
Wood chips
Process temperature:
+5 … +50 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Material cones, huge amounts of dust and bridging in the silo
Application
The wood chips are transferred via conveyor belts to storage silos up to 25 m high and stored there temporarily for further processing. The silos are filled and emptied in batches. During the process, large amounts of dust are generated, material cones and bridges form, which collapse during emptying. Reliable level measurement is needed here to ensure supplies for downstream processes and facilitate logistics planning.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable continuous measurement, even during filling
Cost effective
Optimal container volume utilization
User friendly
Volume display and sensor adjustment in a convenient location
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 6X
Level measurement with radar in the wood chip silo
- Reliable function despite heavy dust from dry wood chips
- Precise alignment with the angle of repose by means of swivelling holder
- With a tightly focused measurement signal, it is unaffected by vessel internals
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
VEGADIS 81
Measured value display and sensor adjustment
- Measured value display and sensor adjustment in a readily accessible location
- Easy-to-read display with plain text and graphics
- Simple operation via four keys and clearly structured menu
Housing material
Plastic
Aluminium
Stainless steel (precision casting)
Protection rating
IP66/IP67
Ambient temperature
-20 ... 70 °C
