Lime powder silo
Level measurement and point level detection in lime powder silos
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Silo
Measuring range up to
25 m
Medium
Fine lime
Process temperature
-40 … +50 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Extreme dust generation and product buildup
Application
After the calcined lime is cooled, it is sorted into different sizes and stored for further processing. Most of the lime is further processed to lime powder. For optimum production planning, a reliable level measurement is a must.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement ensured under all operating conditions
Cost effective
Optimal storage of the product
User friendly
Wear and maintenance-free
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VEGAPULS 69
Non-contact level measurement with radar in lime powder silos
- Reliable measurement despite heavy sensor buildup
- Very good beam focusing enables exact measurement, even with heavy deposits on the silo walls
- Maintenance-free operation thanks to non-contact measuring method
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 20 bar
VEGAWAVE 62
Overfill protection with vibrating level switch in fine lime silos
- Reliable function thanks to product-independent switching Point
- Reliable detection despite adhesive media
- Simple setup and commissioning without calibration
- Wear and maintenance-free
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 6 bar
Version
Detection of solids in water
Suspension cable
US 13027 
GB 10126 
CA 8726 
AU 8522 
IE 4955 
NZ 4198 
BR 2398 
SG 1054 
