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Blowdown drums

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Blowdown drums

Overview

The blowdown drum is designed to allow the refinery to release any process or byproduct liquids including hydrocarbons, in a safe and controlled way that protects plant equipment and personnel. The blowdown drum can see rapid filling at high pressures and temperatures. Because of the mixture of products, density and viscosity can also fluctuate, so the level must be measured quickly and reliably.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring Point
Tank
Medium
Various hydrocarbons
Measuring Range
10 m
Temperature
+65 … +345 °C
Pressure
+1 … +20 bar

Challenges

  • High pressure, high temperature, changing products, very fast filling process

Benefits

  • Reliable: Unaffected by density fluctuations, fast level, temperature and pressure changes
  • Cost effective: Maintenance-free operation
  • User friendly: Simple adjustment and installation

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Software & Monitoring

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Software

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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
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