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Slop tank

Level
Slop tank

Overview

Usually a ship has two slop tanks, portside and starboard. This tank contains the water from the cleaning processes on a ship. Especially after sailing the procedure of tank cleaning is processed and the slob tanks are filled with wash water. It includes chemicals, edible oils or other products. A level measurement is important to ensure a reliable cleaning process.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement
Measuring Point
Tank
Medium
Wash water with different kind of chemicals / oils etc.
Measuring Range
6 m
Temperature
+10 ºC … +40 °C
Pressure
-200 mbar … +400 mbar

Challenges

  • Foam, small product layers

Benefits

  • Reliable: Exact filling height is important for a smooth operation
  • Cost effective: Reliable measurement ensures safe and efficient loading and unloading so vessels have a good uptime
  • User friendly: Maintenance free operation

Recommended Products

Recommended Sensors

VEGA VEGAFLEX 81
Industrial Sensors

VEGAFLEX 81

  • The guided adjustment enables a simple, time-saving and reliable setup
  • Shortenable probes offer a simple standardisation and highest flexibility in the planning
  • Comprehensive diagnostic possibilities ensure a maintenance-free operation and hence a high plant availability

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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