Digester
LevelPoint Level

Overview
The organic components of sewage sludge are decomposed under anaerobic conditions in heated, closed digestion tanks. In the process, combustible gases such as methane are released from the sludge. These are collected in a biogas tank and then converted into electricity and heat in cogeneration (CHP) plants. A level sensor controls the filling of the digester. To ensure that no foam gets into the gas system along with the collected gas, a point level sensor is used for monitoring.
Operating Conditions
- Measuring Task
- Level measurement and point level detection
- Measuring Point
- Digestion tank
- Medium
- Sewage sludge
- Measuring Range
- 0 … 7 m
- Temperature
- +10 ... +60 °C
- Pressure
- +1 … +5 bar
Challenges
- Foam, buildup, gas overlay
Benefits
- Reliable: Reliable level measurement and protection against foam overfill
- Cost effective: Continuous, maintenance-free operation of the digester
- User friendly: Low maintenance costs and reliable gas production
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