Protection Onboard and Dock Equipment
Monitoring the pipeline pressures at the manifold ensures the safety of onboard and dock equipment, and provides the basis for pump control. If pump pressure is too high or if valves remain closed during charging and discharging processes, a pressure indication can alert the operation of the malfunction; damage to the manifold or cargo tanks can occur. The pressure indication provides the required security for this process.
Pressure Monitoring During Charging and Discharging Procedure with the VEGABAR 54
The hydraulic submersible pumps convey different products from the storage tanks with pressures up to 232 psi (16 bar). VEGABAR 54 with its front-flush ceramic diaphragm is particularly suitable for monitoring the pressure in the product pipeline. The ceramic-capacitive CERTEC® measuring cell is not affected by abrasive or corrosive products and can be easily cleaned. The indication and adjustment module PLICSCOM locally displays the existing pressure.
VEGABAR 53 – Control Pressure for Feed Pumps
The hydraulic feed pumps are operated with an onboard pressure between 2,320 and 3,626 psi (160 to 250 bar). VEGABAR 53 is used to regulate the output of these hydraulic pumps. The rugged strain gauge measuring cell in the sensor can withstand a hydraulic pressure up to 5,800 psi (400 bar).
