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Blast furnace

Level
Blast furnace

Overview

Burden (iron-bearing materials) and coke are transported from the bunker to the top of the blast furnace. The charging of the furnace is done via conveyor belts or small aggregate wagons. To ensure an optimal distribution of the burden and coke layers, exact level measurement is required.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement
Measuring Point
Blast furnace
Medium
Coke, burden
Measuring Range
20 m
Temperature
0 … +200 °C
Pressure
0 … +1 bar

Challenges

  • High temperatures, dust generation, filling noise
  • Burden (iron-bearing materials) and coke are transported from the bunker to the top of the blast furnace. The charging of the furnace is done via conveyor belts or small aggregate wagons. To ensure an optimal distribution of the burden and coke layers, exact level measurement is required.

Benefits

  • Reliable: Reliable measurement even during filling
  • Cost effective: Optimal operation of the furnace
  • User friendly: Simple mounting and setup

Recommended Products

Recommended Sensors

VEGA VEGAPULS 6X
Industrial Sensors

VEGAPULS 6X

  • Exact measuring results independent of process conditions
  • Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measuring principle
  • Application-oriented configuration enables a simple device selection

VEGA

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Wireless & Connectivity

VEGA PLICSMOBILE T81
Industrial Sensors

PLICSMOBILE T81

  • Monitor up to 15 sensors with one device
  • Pre-configured data transmission for quick setup
  • Self-sufficient installation without mains power supply

VEGA

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Software & Monitoring

VEGA Inventory System
Software

VEGA Inventory System

Inventory System

VEGA Inventory System (VIS) is a web-based software for real-time data acquisition, visualization, and logistics management of inventory levels in storage tanks and silos. Companies can manage their inventories proactively, ensuring greater flexibility in delivery schedules, expanding optimization options, and reducing stock discrepancies. Precise, real-time visualization of stocks allows deviations to be quickly identified, minimizing financial impact. The system combines reliable VEGA measurement technology for liquids and bulk solids with secure cloud-based or on-premises software, providing the basis for intelligent and strategic decisions for optimal inventory management. VIS supports both internal inventory monitoring and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) applications, where suppliers manage customer stock replenishment using real-time level data.

  • Real-time inventory monitoring across all connected storage locations via web browser or mobile app
  • Four visualization modes — Chart, Graphic, Map, and Trend — for comprehensive stock visibility
  • Color-coded traffic light status system (green/yellow/red) for instant stock level assessment

VEGA

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