Level measurement and point level detection in bitumen tanks
Category: Building materials
Specifications
Details
Bitumen tank
Level measurement and point level detection in bitumen tanks
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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
Recommended products
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VEGABAR 83
Hydrostatic pressure transmitter for level measurement in bitumen tanks
- Unaffected by foaming
- Simple setup without filling
Measuring range - Distance
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Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
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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
Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
PTFE insulation
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