Coke silo
Level measurement and point level detection in coke silos
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Silo
Measuring range up to
25 m
Medium
Coke
Process temperature
-40 … +50 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Heavy dust, abrasive medium
Application
Coke is often stored in very tall silos. Coke product is also susceptible to plugging the chute as the vessel empties. To accurately measure and monitor the level in these silos, especially during fill/empty stages, the instrumentation must be able to perform reliably, even under these conditions.
Your benefit
Reliable
Long measurement sensor lifespan because no contact with medium
Cost effective
Wear and maintenance-free
User friendly
Easy installation and setup
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 69
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in coke silos
- Reliable measurement unaffected by buildup
- Radar principle is unaffected by temperature, gas and dust
- Non-contact measurement is wear and maintenance-free
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 20 bar
VEGAMIP 61
Microwave barrier system for plugged chute detection of coke silo
- Non-contact measurement ensures maintenance-free service in abrasive media
- Reliable measurement, immune to dust and buildup
- Simple adjustment saves time and costs for setup
Measuring range - Distance
100 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 4 bar
BR 23825 
US 20936 
GB 16017 
CA 8505 
AU 8240 
IN 6735 
IE 4774 
BD 2543 
