Mud Production on Platforms
Different soil conditions and raw material characteristics make different mud compositions necessary. Various solid substances and liquids must be combined in the right mixing ratio. In the economical production of mud directly on the drilling platform, the different base materials are stocked in large storage tanks of various sizes. The filling levels must be exactly and reliably monitored to ensure continuous production.
VEGAWELL 72 in Liquid Tanks
The liquid basis for mud is composed of oils or lye which are stored in separate tanks. The levels in these tanks are measured with the cost-effective VEGAWELL 72. This hydrostatic pressure transmitter is particularly suitable since the material composition of the individual liquids does not change. Its ceramic measuring cell, the PE-coated stainless steel housing and the chemically resistant suspension cable afford high durability. Due to its construction as a suspension pressure transmitter, it can be installed in the tank simply from above.
VEGAFLEX 62 in Bulk Solids Tanks
The bulk solids such as silica or aluminum oxide, barite, cement, and binding agents are stored in tanks up to 10 ft (3 m) in height. VEGAFLEX 62 is the ideal sensor for these small measuring ranges. The VEGAFLEX 62 operates according to the guided microwave measuring principle and is not affected by the physical properties of the process material, the process temperature and process pressure.
VEGAPULS 68 for Highest Demands
Non-contact level measurement with the VEGAPULS 68 radar sensor offers additional reliability for level detection of mud raw materials due to its specially optimized technology for bulk solids applications. Accurate measuring results are delivered even if large amounts of dust are generated. Recurring maintenance is not necessary, as the sensor has no direct contact with the product and does not require mechanical moving parts. The measurement is not affected by product characteristics such as granulate size, material cones or the bulk solid weight. Even the roughest of process conditions, like extreme temperature fluctuation and filling stream generated turbulence, do not influence the measurement.
