Water inlet at the reservoir
Level measurement and point level detection of stones and sand in the water basin
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Basin
Measuring range up to:
10 m
Medium:
Water, sand, rocks
Process temperature:
-20 … +30 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Mechanical loads and abrasion due to water pressure, sand and stones
Application
If the natural flow of water into a reservoir is not sufficient for optimal energy production, additional water is fed into the reservoir via ducts or tunnels from water catchments that can be up to several kilometres distant. Coarse debris is held back by massive grids at the main water inlet. Smaller stones, grit and sand can accumulate in the transfer basin in front of the tunnel. Constant monitoring of the level of stones and sand in the basin ensures that no debris gets into the tunnel system.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable level switch protects the tunnel system from rocks and sand
Cost effective
Flushing only on demand
User friendly
Automatic operation
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Solution 1
Solution 2
VEGAPULS C 21
Level measurement with radar in the water basin
- Exact measuring results unaffected by ambient conditions
- Maintenance-free operation with non-contact 80 GHz radar technology
- Highly resistant materials ensure a long service life
Measuring range - Distance
15 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 3 bar
VEGAVIB 62
Point level detection with vibrating level switch for on-demand cleaning of the basin of stones and sand
- Reliable level measurement, unaffected by debris
- Robust design ensures dependable function
- Maintenance-free operation reduces maintenance costs
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 6 bar
Version
Detection of solids in water
Suspension cable
VEGAVIB 62
Point level detection with vibrating level switch for on-demand cleaning of the basin of stones and sand
- Reliable level measurement, unaffected by debris
- Robust design ensures dependable function
- Maintenance-free operation reduces maintenance costs
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 6 bar
Version
Detection of solids in water
Suspension cable
VEGAWELL 52
Hydrostatic level measurement for determining the level in the water basin
- High availability thanks to non-wearing ceramic measuring cell
- Simple mounting and setup reduces installation costs
- High resistance to abrasion from foreign bodies
Measuring range - Pressure
0 ... 60 bar
Process temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-
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