Storage tank in an ethanol plant
Level measurement and point level detection in the ethanol storage tank
Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
15 m
Medium:
Bioethanol
Process temperature:
-10 … +40 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 5 mbar
Special challenges:
Vapours, temperature fluctuations
Application
After going through all process steps, the bioethanol is stored in a tank ready for delivery to the consumer. Accurate measurement of the tank contents is an important prerequisite for fiscal inventory, reliable logistics planning and ensures a sufficient supply for customers. Since the tanks can often not be emptied after an initial filling, maintenance-free operation and setup without product are crucial considerations for the measurement technology.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable level measurement ensures safe operation of the ethanol depot
Cost effective
High-precision measurement allows optimal utilization of the tank volume
User friendly
Installation from top, offers easy mounting and simple adjustment, even when tank is full
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Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-60 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 40 bar
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Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
Standard
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with tube extension
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