Buffer tank
Point LevelPressure

Overview
In the smelter, above the fused salt electrolysis bath there are small buffer tanks that are pneumatically fed via pipelines. The alumina powder is dispensed into the melt bath in small quantities from these tanks. The filling of the buffer tank is controlled by the feed pressure. Full and empty alarms ensure optimal charging of the powder.
Operating Conditions
- Measuring Task
- Pressure measurement and point level detection
- Measuring Point
- Tank
- Medium
- Alumina powder
- Measuring Range
- 1.5 m
- Temperature
- 0 … +30 °C
- Pressure
- 0 … +0.5 bar
Challenges
- Strong dust generation
Benefits
- Reliable: Reliable function under all operating conditions
- Cost effective: Simple installation into existing vessels
- User friendly: Maintenance-free operation
Recommended Products
Recommended Sensors

Industrial Sensors
VEGAWAVE 61
- Low costs for maintenance through robust design
- Minimum time and cost expenditure thanks to simple setup without medium
- Reliable function through product-independent switching point
VEGA
View Details

Industrial Sensors
VEGABAR 82
- Low maintenance costs thanks to wear-free ceramic measuring cell
- High plant availability through maximum overload and vacuum resistance of the ceramic measuring cell
- Measurement down to the last drop through smallest measuring ranges with high accuracy
VEGA
View Details
Wireless & Connectivity
Need Help With This Use Case?
Our team can help you select the right products.

