VEGA Sensors – Level & Pressure Instrumentation For The Renewables Industry
The renewable energy sector continues to grow and wind turbines continue to be subjected to severe environments. On offshore wind farms the turbines have to contend with rough seas and windy conditions as well as corrosive salt water environments. It is inevitable that when the wind turbine plant is constructed seawater will end up in the turbine tower. Leaks need to be sensed and detected as they can lead to accelerated rates of corrosion if the water level is not monitored constantly.
VEGAFLEX 81 provides liquid level measurement from a temperature range of -60 to 200°C over 75 metres distance.
Guided Radar VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 for level measurement and interface in all liquid types provides reliable measurement data.
VEGAFLEX 81 guided wave radar level sensor is able to function regardless of the harsh atmosphere inside the wind turbine tower as it is made of high-resistance materials.
VEGAFLEX 81 wind turbine level sensor is very adaptable, simple to install and can still function when the electronics are up to 10 metres away from the sensor.
For further information on the VEGAFLEX series of guided wave radar level sensors that T&D offer suitable for use in the renewable energy sector please contact our sales office today.
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Guided Wave Radar Level Measurement Using VEGA VEGAFLEX Sensors
Radar Level Measurement Using VEGA VEGAPULS Sensors
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, distribute Explosion Proof & Hazardous Area Process Instrumentation Equipment (ATEX & IECEx Certified): this includes industrial measurement probes, humidity sensors, data loggers, handheld instruments and transmitters for temperature measurement and monitoring of relative humidity. Additionally, hazardous area instrumentation is also available for monitoring carbon dioxide, differential and process pressure, flow, dew point, water activity and analog signals.
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ABOUT US
Thorne & Derrick International are your single-source supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D provide an outstanding service to UK and international customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
T&D supply utilities, power, renewable energy, construction, rail, manufacturing, food/beverage, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries – distributing 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers from multi-million pound stocks. Since 1985 we have established a solid reputation based on service, integrity and trust.
In the following article, T&D overview several types of VEGA sensors used to measure level and pressure in petrochemical industry processes – ATEX level sensors with hazardous area certification are used extensively in “explosion-proof” applications for accurate level measurement.
ATEX Level Sensors – VEGA Level Measurement For Industrial & Hazardous Area Processes
Crude oil is transported either directly from the oil wells or from an oil terminal to the refinery via the pipeline. The pipeline is the means of transport
ATEX Level Sensors
for various oil and distillation products. The environment is protected as concrete impounding basins can be found where pig valves or slide valve stations are located stopping leakages of the shut of devices.
Pressure transmitters are usually connected to a pipeline via impulse piping.
The VEGABAR 52 pressure transmitter is especially well suited for this application. The mechanical construction of the sensor and its high overload resistance guarantee a reliable measurement of pressure conditions.
The VEGA vibrating level switch VEGASWING 63 is ideal for detecting levels in the impounding basin delivering a dependable level signal that is completely product independent – the VEGA sensor complies with the requirements of SIL 2 for implementation in safety-critical applications.
VEGAPULS 62 radar type ATEX level sensor is specified to provide continuous level measurement for leakage monitoring. Due to the level sensors small dimensions and powerful signal focussing, the sensor can be mounted very close to the vessel wall. VEGA non-contacting measuring principle operates independent of weather conditions and is completely maintenance free – the continuous level signal can also be used to generate multiple limit levels in the control system.
Rain or ground water often penetrates into the impounding basin. To detect how much oil and how much water is in the basin, the VEGAFLEX 67 guided microwave sensor is applied. The VEGA sensor can measure the thickness of the oil layer as well as the total level in the basin. With this information, it provides the basis for deciding whether or not the facility poses a danger to the environment.
Should you require any support with the selection or specification of the correct industrial or hazardous area ATEX level sensor please contact T&D.
Petrochemicals: T&D Supply Hazardous Area Electrical, Process & Instrumentation
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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 TankÂ
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, distribute Explosion Proof & Hazardous Area Process Instrumentation Equipment (ATEX & IECEx Certified): this includes industrial measurement probes, humidity sensors, data loggers, handheld instruments and transmitters for temperature measurement and monitoring of relative humidity. Additionally, hazardous area instrumentation is also available for monitoring carbon dioxide, differential and process pressure, flow, dew point, water activity and analog signals.
Thorne & Derrick are inviting you to join LinkedIn’s fastest growing Discussion Group – Process & Hazardous Area Industries : Heat Tracing, Gas Detection, Fluid Control & Flow Measurement. News, projects, videos, promotions, whitepapers, jobs, webinars, press plus much more.
ABOUT US
Thorne & Derrick International are your single-source supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D provide an outstanding service to UK and international customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
T&D supply utilities, power, renewable energy, construction, rail, manufacturing, food/beverage, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries – distributing 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers from multi-million pound stocks. Since 1985 we have established a solid reputation based on service, integrity and trust.
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