Digester
Level detection and pressure measurement in the digester
Process data
Measuring task
Point level detection and pressure measurement
Measuring point
Digester
Measuring range up to
8 m
Medium
Wood chips in cooking liquor
Process temperature
+160 … +170 °C
Process pressure
+6 … +8 bar
Special challenges
Insulated vessel
Application
In the digester, the action of chemical dissolution removes the lignin binder, thereby exposing and freeing the cellulose fibres. During the cooking process according to the alkaline sulphate method, the fibres are fed into the digester by means of steam pressure. To enable fully automatic operation of the digester, a point level detection of the filling is required. The vessel pressure also needs to be carefully monitored throughout this process.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable operation despite extreme process conditions
Cost effective
Measuring system can be installed without invasive work on the vessel wall and insulation
User friendly
Simple retro installation
Recommended products
POINTRAC 31
Radiation-based detection of maximum level for controlling the filling process
- Enables automated operation of the digester
- Non-contact measurement right through the vessel wall
- Maintenance-free operation
Measuring range - Distance
-
Process temperature
-40 ... 60 °C
Process pressure
-
VEGABAR 81
Pressure transmitter for pressure measurement in the digester
- Pressure measurement in aggressive media and high temperatures
- Long-term chemical resistance
- Resistant to pressure surges during emptying
Measuring range - Distance
-
Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-90 ... 400 °C
VEGASOURCE 31
The source holder serves as a housing for the radiation capsule and protects it from external influences
- Minimal space requirements and simple mounting
- Safety and reliability ensured through pneumatic operation of the source shutter
- High integrity shielding allows use without a restricted access area
Ambient temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
US 7455 
BR 2591 
AU 1291 
CA 1262 
JP 1218 
TH 1177 
SG 999 
VN 889 
