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Column trays

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Column trays

Overview

Accurate level control of the distillation unit ensures product quality of the hydrocarbon at the different cuts, but this is made difficult due to hot liquids flashing, buildup and high temperature. Even through process changes reliable level measurement and point level detection are required.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring Point
Column
Medium
Light hydrocarbon
Measuring Range
1 m
Temperature
+260 … +400 °C
Pressure
+0.5 … +4 bar

Challenges

  • High temperature, buildup
  • Accurate level control of the distillation unit ensures product quality of the hydrocarbon at the different cuts, but this is made difficult due to hot liquids flashing, buildup and high temperature. Even through process changes reliable level measurement and point level detection are required.

Benefits

  • Reliable: Unaffected by process conditions
  • Cost effective: Low maintenance costs, because no moving parts
  • User friendly: Overfill protection increases plant safety

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