HFO settling and service tank
Level measurement in the settling and service tank in the engine room
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
10 m
Medium:
Heavy fuel oil (HFO)
Process temperature:
+75 … +90°C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Temperature, ship approval, aggressive medium, Ex zone
Application
To ensure fuel feed to the main engine, heavy fuel oil (HFO) is separated though first being pumped into a settling (buffer) tank. The following service tank or day tank, which is filled via a continuous overflow from the settling tank, directly supplies fuel into the main engine. Heating coils in both of these tanks maintain an even temperature between +75° C and +90° C. A reliable level measurement in these tanks guarantees continuous manoeuvrability of the ships.
Your benefit
Reliable
Maximum safety for humans and the environment
Cost effective
Precise measurement in all the settling and service tanks
User friendly
Maintenance-free and reliable operation
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Process temperature
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Process pressure
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Process temperature
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