Blowdown drums
Level measurement and point level detection in the blowdown drums
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
10 m
Medium
Various hydrocarbons
Process temperature
+65 … +345 °C
Process pressure
+1 … +20 bar
Special challenges
High pressure, high temperature, changing products, very fast filling process
Application
The blowdown drum is designed to allow the refinery to release any process or byproduct liquids including hydrocarbons, in a safe and controlled way that protects plant equipment and personnel. The blowdown drum can see rapid filling at high pressures and temperatures. Because of the mixture of products, density and viscosity can also fluctuate, so the level must be measured quickly and reliably.
Your benefit
Reliable
Unaffected by density fluctuations, fast level, temperature and pressure changes
Cost effective
Maintenance-free operation
User friendly
Simple adjustment and installation
Recommended products
VEGAFLEX 86
Guided wave radar for continuous separation tracking of level and interface
- Robust mechanical construction is resistant to extreme process conditions
- Reliable measurement unaffected by product changes
- Flexible mounting options easily retrofit displacer bridles or installs directly in the vessel
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 400 bar
VEGASWING 66
Vibrating level switch for overfill protection in blowdown drums
- Switch point unaffected by medium properties
- Reliable point level detection independent to fast change of temperature and pressure
- Maintenance-free operation increases the plant safety
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
Version
Compact version
with gas-tight leadthrough
with tube extension
US 22222 
GB 18041 
BR 17995 
AU 11397 
CA 10275 
IE 5533 
IN 5045 
NZ 4895 
