Sulphur pit
Level measurement and point level detection in sulphur pits
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Concrete pit
Measuring range up to
30 m
Medium
Elemental sulphur
Process temperature
+150 … +200 °C
Process pressure
+1 … +1.5 bar
Special challenges
High temperature, buildup, corrosive medium
Application
The liquid sulphur, which comes directly from the sulphur recovery plant, is stored in underground concrete pits. High temperatures are required to maintain the sulphur in its liquid form. The harsh, corrosive process and environmental conditions in sulphur pits require both dependable level measurement and point level detection.
Your benefit
Reliable
Unaffected by buildup or condensate
Cost effective
Maintenance-free operation
User friendly
Easy setup and installation
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 64
Non-contact level measurement with radar in sulphur pits
- Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measuring principle
- Wetted parts are extremely corrosion resistant
- Reliable measurement independent of vapour, buildup and condensation
- Very good focusing allows reliable operation even in confined spaces
Measuring range - Distance
30 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
VEGAFLEX 81
Continuous level measurement with guided wave radar in sulphur pits
- Reliable measured values even with foam
- Non-sensitive to vapour, buildup and condensation
- No moving parts and thus no need for maintenance
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-60 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 40 bar
US 19768 
GB 17370 
AU 11208 
BR 11017 
CA 10429 
IE 4845 
NZ 4652 
IN 2487 
