Level measurement and point level detection in the cargo tanks of a bitumen tanker
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
15 m
Medium
Bitumen
Process temperature
+170 … +190 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
High temperatures, chemically aggressive medium, condensation, highly viscous, heavy buildup, heating pipes at the tank bottom, ship approvals
Application
Bitumen is transported at temperatures of around 170 °C to 190 °C. The heating is supplied via an array of multi-layered heating tubes mounted on the floor and sides of the tanks. To ensure efficient utilisation of the tanks as well as a safe ship attitude, the levels in the bitumen tanks require accurate monitoring, particularly during loading and unloading.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement solution for adhesive media
Cost effective
Accurate measurement of the tank contents, regardless of medium and degree of contamination
User friendly
Maintenance-free and reliable operation
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Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
PTFE insulation
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