Mud Production on Platforms
Varying geologic formations make different mud compositions necessary. Various solid substances and liquids must be combined in the right mixture. For the economical production of mud on the drilling platform, the different base materials are stocked in large storage tanks of various sizes. The levels of the materials in the tanks must be monitored to ensure continuous production.
VEGAWELL 52 in Liquid Tanks
The mud can be water based or oil based and is stored in separate tanks. The levels in these tanks are measured with the cost-effective VEGAWELL 52. This hydrostatic pressure transmitter is suitable since the composition of the products in each tank do not change. It has a ceramic measuring cell, a PE-coated stainless steel sensor body, and a chemically resistant suspension cable. All of which contribute to its high durability. It is fully submersible and is intended to be simply installed in the tank from above.
VEGAFLEX 62 in Bulk Solids Tanks
Bulk solids such as silica, aluminum oxide, barite, cement, and other binding agents are stored in bins up to 10 ft in height. VEGAFLEX 62 is the ideal sensor for these small measuring ranges. VEGAFLEX 62 utilizes guided microwave technology and is not affected by the physical properties of the measured product or the process temperature and pressure.
VEGAPULS 68 for Highest Demands
The VEGAPULS 68 radar sensor is specifically designed for the non-contact level measurement of bulk materials, including raw materials for mud production. It is optimized to handle the special challenges of continuously measuring bulk materials, even during the filling process when the maximum amount of dust is generated. The VEGAPULS 68 is maintenance-free, as the sensor has no direct contact with the medium and does not have any mechanical moving parts. The measurement is not affected by product characteristics such as granulate size, angles of repose, or the bulk density. Even the roughest of process conditions, like extreme temperature fluctuation or air
turbulence created by the filling process, do not affect the measurement.
