Distillation column
Level and pressure measurement in the distillation of primary products
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Process data
Measuring task
Level and pressure measurement
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
0.4 m
Medium
Hydrocarbons
Process temperature
-50 … +400 °C
Process pressure
-0.5 … +2 bar
Special challenges
Buildup, contamination and high temperatures
Application
The process temperatures in a distillation column place high demands on the measurement technologies deployed. The boiling point of the distillate frequently exceeds 400 °C. The aim is to achieve the highest possible product throughput for cost-effective operation of the plant. This means the raw material replenishments need to be optimally controlled by level and process pressure measurement in the column.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable level measurement across all pressure and temperature ranges
Cost effective
Standardized operation in all the measuring principles
User friendly
Robust and maintenance-free sensors reduce maintenance overhead
Recommended products
VEGABAR 81
Measurement of head pressure with pressure transmitter in the distillation column
- Reliable head pressure measurement, even with vacuum or overpressure
- Measurement result unaffected by temperature variations during the start up and shutdown of the column
- Durable pressure transmitter can withstand temperatures of up to 400 °C
Measuring range - Distance
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Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-90 ... 400 °C
VEGAFLEX 86
Level measurement of the extraction trays of the distillation column with guided radar
- Maintenance-free measuring principle reduces maintenance costs to a minimum
- Delivered as a complete solution with bypass VEGAPASS 81
- Particularly high system reliability through extensive diagnostic functions and SIL qualification according to IEC 61508 (SIL2)
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 400 bar
BR 54571 
US 14642 
VN 4528 
AR 4482 
MX 3729 
GB 2900 
AO 2250 
EC 2162 
