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Ore storage silo

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Ore storage silo

Overview

Mined ore is transported via conveyor systems to large above ground or underground silos and stored there until it is used in production. A reliable level measurement is required to determine the contents of the silos.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring Point
Silo
Medium
Different ores
Measuring Range
30 m
Temperature
0 … +30 °C
Pressure
0 … 0 bar

Challenges

  • Different grain sizes, changing angles of repose
  • Mined ore is transported via conveyor systems to large above ground or underground silos and stored there until it is used in production. A reliable level measurement is required to determine the contents of the silos.

Benefits

  • Reliable: Reliable operation under all operating conditions
  • Cost effective: Maintenance-free operation of the facility
  • User friendly: Simple mounting and setup

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