Water inlet at the reservoir
Level measurement and point level detection of stones and sand in the water basin
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Basin
Measuring range up to
10 m
Medium
Water, sand, rocks
Process temperature
-20 … +30 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Features
Mechanical loads and abrasion due to water pressure, sand and stones
Application
If the natural flow of water into a reservoir is not sufficient for optimal energy production, additional water is fed into the reservoir via ducts or tunnels from water catchments that can be up to several kilometres distant. Coarse debris is held back by massive grids at the main water inlet. Smaller stones, grit and sand can accumulate in the transfer basin in front of the tunnel. Constant monitoring of the level of stones and sand in the basin ensures that no debris gets into the tunnel system.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable level switch protects the tunnel system from rocks and sand
Cost effective
Flushing only on demand
User friendly
Automatic operation
Recommended Products
VEGAVIB 62
Point level detection with vibrating level switch for on-demand cleaning of the basin of stones and sand
- Reliable level measurement, unaffected by debris
- Robust design ensures dependable function
- Maintenance-free operation reduces maintenance costs
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 6 bar
Version
Detection of solids in water
Suspension cable
VEGAWELL 52
Hydrostatic level measurement for determining the level in the water basin
- High availability thanks to non-wearing ceramic measuring cell
- Simple mounting and setup reduces installation costs
- High resistance to abrasion from foreign bodies
Measuring range - Pressure
0 ... 60 bar
Process temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-
BR 17457 
VN 7553 
US 3159 
CN 1730 
AR 1682 
MY 1188 
SG 913 
EC 865 
