Crude oil storage tank
Level measurement and point level detection in FPSO crude oil tanks
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
35 m
Medium
Crude oil
Process temperature
+10 … +50 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
High ribs on the bottom, on-deck mounting, ship approvals, hazardous area
Application
Crude oil is pumped directly into the cargo tanks on board in order to separate gas, oil and water from each other using gravity. To ensure profitable utilisation of the loading capacities as well as effective control of the pumps, the level is measured continuously and the point levels are monitored.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable and accurate measurement of the level
Cost effective
Maximising the loading capacity of the tanks
User friendly
Standard sensors for all tanks allow simple planning
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 64
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in the FPSO crude oil tank
- Tight focusing of the radar beam thanks to 80 GHz technology, enables reliable measurement down to the tank bottom, even with narrow rib spacing
- High accuracy independent of oil consistency
- Simple installation due to small process fittings
Measuring range - Distance
30 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
VEGASWING 63
Vibrating level switch as overfill protection in the crude oil tank
- Millimetre-exact detection of the switching point, independent of oil consistency
- Adjustment-free sensor allows simple installation
- Simple function test with optional test button on the sensor
Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
Standard
Hygienic applications
with gas-tight leadthrough
with tube extension
with temperature adapter
US 12949 
GB 10637 
CA 9008 
AU 8762 
IE 4753 
NZ 4294 
BR 2211 
SG 1121 
