The measurement of more than two phases or of interfaces that are not clearly defined poses a number of challenges for the measurement technology. Depending on the process, a transition layer changing in height or only very small differences in density of the individual phases must be expected.
Build-up on the vessel walls or installations inside the vessel are also not uncommon in separation processes. Because of these and other challenges, some measuring technologies fail, whereas radiation-based measuring systems, such as Berthold‘s EmulsionSENS, master them.
The result of a reliable monitoring of the separation process is therefore not only the optimization of the residence time but also the consumption of chemicals, such as anti-foaming agents, thus cost saving.
EmulsionSENS
With Berthold‘s multiphase level measurement system EmulsionSENS separating layers are reliable monitored and the dependent process can thus be optimally controlled.
Several density measurements are installed on different heights with detectors mounted on the vessel outside and sources inserted into a dip pipe to create a density profile of the vessel contents.
If not only the density values of the vessel contents are of interest, but also the position and height of the individual phases, the level of the phases can also be output. Depending on requirements, EmulsionSENS is therefore available in two different arrangements (aligned and staggered).
Possible applications:
- Desalter
- Hydrocracker
- FWKO
- Alkylation units
- Separators
- Storage tanks
Henning Springer
MECOSA (Pty) Ltd
Tel. +27 11 257 6100
measure@mecosa.co.za
www.mecosa.co.za
