Level measurement and point level detection in the fly ash silo or bunker
Category: Energy
Specifications
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Fly ash silo, ash bunker
Level measurement and point level detection in the fly ash silo or bunker
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Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Silo, bunker
Measuring range up to
40 m
Medium
Ash
Process temperature
-40 … +150 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Extreme dust generation
Application
The burning of coal creates huge quantities of ash. It is collected in a silo or bunker and then dumped into an open pit. To determine the filling height, radar transmitters and level detectors are deployed in the respective vessels.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable content measurement in the fly ash silo
Cost effective
Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measurement
User friendly
Simple mounting and setup
Recommended Products
VEGAPULS 68
In silos and bunkers, radar sensors are mainly used to determine the filling height
- High plant availability thanks to wear and maintenance-free measuring instrument
- Non-contact measurement; unaffected by steam, dust and noise
- Ideal for measurement of bulk solids in high silos and bunkers
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
VEGAWAVE 63
The vibrating level switch dependably prevents an overfilling of silos and bunkers
- Product-independent switching point, thus ideal for bulk solids
- Robust design ensures minimal costs for maintenance and repair
- Approved according to Ex and SIL2
Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
Version
Detection of solids in water
with tube extension
with temperature adapter
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