FROM corrosive acids to volatile hydrocarbons, VEGA’s advanced instrumentation—VEGAPULS, VEGABAR, and VEGASWING—delivers reliable performance in even the toughest environments.
Chemical storage facilities, whether for raw materials, intermediates, or final products, pose significant measurement challenges due to the variety of stored substances.
Substances may range from corrosive acids and alkalis to volatile hydrocarbons and toxic chemicals, requiring specialised measuring solutions. VEGA’s suite of instrumentation, including the VEGAPULS radar sensors, VEGABAR pressure transmitters, and the VEGASWING vibrating level switches, addresses challenges with precision and reliability, even in extreme conditions.
Precision level measurement in chemical storage
Level measurement in chemical storage tanks is essential for inventory management, safety, and process control. One of the most advanced technologies employed in these applications is the radar-based level measurement.
The VEGAPULS 6X non-contact radar sensor stands out for its superior accuracy and reliability for level measurement in bulk liquids and solids, and it makes it suitable for chemical storage tanks. The 6X sensor is capable of tolerating substances like solvents, hydrocarbons, or other aggressive chemicals due to the non-contact radar technology. Employing chemically resistant materials, such as PTFE and PEEK, further enhances its durability in corrosive environments.
Its high-frequency radar technology allows for the detection of surface liquids with exceptional precision, regardless of tank geometry or obstructions, such as mixers or heating coils, often present in chemical storage vessels. The 80 GHz radar beam of the VEGAPULS 6X is advantageous for chemical storage applications as it produces a narrow beam angle, minimising interference from tank walls or internal fixtures.
Reliable pressure measurement for safe storage
Pressure measurement is equally critical to ensuring safety and operational control. Tanks storing volatile substances or pressurised chemicals require precise monitoring to prevent overpressure or vacuum conditions.
The VEGABAR series of pressure transmitters provide highly accurate and dependable pressure measurements, even in harsh operating environments.
The VEGABAR 83 pressure transmitter, equipped with ceramic-capacitive sensor technology, can operate under extreme pressure and is capable of pressure measurement of gases, vapours and liquids. The ceramic measuring cell offers high resistance to corrosion and abrasion and is suitable for use in chemical storage tanks containing acids, alkalis, and other reactive substances.
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