Level measurement in the lime kiln
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Level measurement in the lime kiln
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Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement
Measuring point
Lime kiln
Measuring range up to
4 m
Medium
Burnt limestone
Process temperature
+800 … +1000 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
High temperature
Application
A lime kiln is used to produce quicklime through the calcination of limestone. Here the furnace is filled from the top and the calcined limestone (quicklime) is collected at the bottom of the furnace. Accurate level measurement ensures optimal charging and hence efficient operation of the furnace.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measuring results even at high process temperatures
Cost effective
Accurate charging of the lime kiln
User friendly
Maintenance-free operation
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VEGAPULS 68
Non-contact level measurement with radar in the lime kiln
- Reliable measuring results ensured, even at high temperatures
- No additional cooling system necessary
- Continuous operation of the plant ensured, because wear and maintenance-free
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
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