Content Measurement & Overfill Protection In Cement Storage Silos

Published 10 Jul 2019

Content Measurement & Overfill Protection In Cement Storage Silos

Content Measurement & Overfill Protection In Cement Storage Silos

The clinker is mixed with additives after being ground into cement powder in the ball mill and is stored in storage or silos. How the material is transported is dependent on the volume of silo and the different silo dimensions. Common methods of transport are ship, truck or train.

VEGAPULS 68 & VEGAFLEX 62 Content Measurement In Cement Storage Silos

The VEGAPULS 68 radar sensor is used especially in large storage silos that are sometimes built up in segments. Its excellent signal focusing ensures a reliable function without interference from the silo walls, even in conjunction with these very large measuring ranges.

For silos with average dimensions up to 30 m (98 ft), the guided microwave VEGAFLEX 62 is the robust and reliable solution. The strong cable of the guided microwave sensor withstands tensile forces up to 3 tons and is thus applicable for measuring heavy bulk solids like cement. The sensor delivers reliable measurement data regardless of the composition of the cement.

VEGAWAVE 62 As Overfill Protection

The vibrating level switch VEGAWAVE 62 provides for reliable, wear and maintenance-free level detection. Its robust tuning fork guarantees a positive switching function for the full or empty signal, even under conditions of heavy build up in the silo.

Further Reading

Radar Level Measurement – How Does It Work?

Guided Wave Radar Level Sensor – How Does it Work?

VEGAFLEX 81 – Guided Wave Radar Level Measurement In An Ammonia Receiving Tank 

VEGAPULS 62 Non Contact Radar Level Sensor Used In The Oil And Gas Industry 

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