Accurate and reliable level measurement for steel galvanization plant.

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Steel is a staple of the global economy and is used across many different industries worldwide. One part of steel production is the galvanization process. This is the process of dipping the steel into zinc to extend the lifecycle of the steel and prevent any corrosion.

All parts of the galvanization process must be monitored to ensure the right amount of chemicals are being used and to enhance operational efficiency. A particular galvanization company based in Thailand was having trouble with its oil storage tank. The issue they were facing concerned the electrode equipment that was installed for level measurement. They were encountering problems where this sensor was telling them that there was the wrong amount of oil in the tank, therefore impacting the rest of the galvanization process.

Ultrasonic level measurement for oil storage

Pulsar Measurement partner Microcems in Thailand was more than happy to assist with this application. Oil level measurement can be challenging because oil can give off a fume or vapor that makes it hard for traditional ultrasonic level sensors to penetrate. Additionally, some oils can cause erosion and other sensor damage due to chemical compatibility issues. However, due to advancements in echo processing technology by Pulsar Measurement, and a wide array of transducer options, Microcems was able to solve the issue with a dB10 PTFE faced transducer with an ANSI flange.

The right knowledge means the right solution

The PTFE coating on the dB10 helped protect the transducer from the vapor and other fumes given off by the oil, is resistant to corrosive chemicals and oils, doesn't absorb water, can withstand extremes of heat and cold, and many other factors. In addition, the transducer was supplied with an ANSI flange to aid the installation on top of the tank - meaning that engineers from Microcems did not create a new tank entry point, and the exterior of the ultrasonic transducer is also protected from the oil inside the tank.

The end-user at the galvanized steel plant is extremely happy with the Pulsar Measurement equipment, after many years of use, the quality of the product shows as it is still working well.

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