Power Industry Applications

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The Power & Energy industry
Applications
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Flow

Steam generator / inside view
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Monitoring the start-up/support burner
Flow • To initiate combustion and/or support coal firing of the boiler, oil is used for the
booster and supporting burner
Level • A precise mass measurement installed in the oil flow line is required for the exact
batching and control of the combustion process
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow

Monitoring the start-up/support burner
Flow Coriolis mass flow: Promass

• Compact device for direct, precise mass
Level measurement (kg/h) – no additional
instruments required
Analysis • Replaces mechanical systems that can
obstruct and block the furnace oil flow line
Pressure • No moving parts for unimpeded flow and
operation of the furnace
Temperature
(highest available)
• Safe measurement, even with poor quality
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oil
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Flow

Oil massflow to the start-up burners in steam generator
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure Coriolis mass flow meter PROMASS

Temperature
Advantages of PROMASS in comparison to positive displacers
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References PROMASS
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Flow

Flow Coriolis mass flow meter PROMASS
Level
Advantages of PROMASS
Analysis
• Direct massflow measurement in kg/h
Pressure No moving parts
• High accuracy
Temperature
• High dynamic 1000:1
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• Simple installation (compact)
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Devices are available for temperatures up to 200

°C and pressure up to 350bar.
Flow

Positive displacers versus Coriolis flow meters
Flow Application at the start-up burners of the steam generator
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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BEFORE AFTER
Positive displacers with a major effort Promass without moving parts. Direct
from the instrumentation and a danger of mass flow signal and open system
blocking without danger of
Flow blocking

Flow Advantages of PROMASS in comparison to positive displacers
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
Disadvantages of positive displacers Advantages - Promass
• Accuracy and calibration depends on • Accuracy is independent of oil
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constant viscosity characteristics like density and viscosity
• High pressure loss e.g. filter • Low pressure loss
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• Conversion of „volume“ to massflow without conversion
=>kg/h
• Promass can not blockage, because the
• Sensitive against dirt; therefore higher sensor is an open pipe without built in
risk of blockage and danger of • No moving parts ensures a high lifetime
breakdown and a maintenance-free application
• Moving parts reduce the lifetime of the
device
Flow

Flow References
(Heated oil circuit to the different levels of the vessel)
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow Oil supply system with various Promass flow meters

Reference Power Station La Colette (England)
Flow
Power station La Colette in

Level
England:
Analysis
12 pcs. Promass together
Pressure
with Siemens Power
Generation
Temperature
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Flow

Reference Power Station Braunschweig
Flow
Power Station
Level
Braunschweig/Germany:
Analysis
16 pcs Promass at the steam
Pressure
generator
Temperature
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Flow

Reference Power Station Weiher
Flow
Level
Power Station Weiher,
Saarenergie/Germany
Analysis
24 pcs Promass at differnet
Pressure levels at the boiler
Temperature
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Flow

Reference E.ON Power Station Wilhelmshaven
Flow
Power Station
Level Wilhelmshaven, E.ON:
Analysis Promass at different levels at
the boiler
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow

Fluegas measurement
Flow • Differential pressure with averaging pitot tube – Deltatop

Maxiclean
Level
• Satisfies international environment regulatory bodies in order to monitor the
volume or mass of gas emissions.
Analysis
• Apertures for internal mechanical cleaning
Pressure • Maxiclean system with large internal diameters enables dust free continuous
operation
Temperature • Air purge system to prevent
blockage (optional)
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Flow
Pressure

Density measurement in desulphurization
Flow • Coriolis mass flow: Promass

• Measurement of density and flow with one
Level device (2 signal outputs)
• Effective in aggressive and abrasive gypsum
Analysis
suspension
• Accuracy up to
Pressure
0.0005 g/cm3 for
Temperature
best controlling of the
desulphurization plant
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measurement with
radiometric measuring
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technology
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Flow

Measuring the density of gypsum suspension
Flow Measuring technology

• Coriolis mass flow meter
Level PROMASS
Process
Analysis
• Measuring the density of gypsum
Pressure suspension to control the operation of the
flue gas desulphurization
Temperature • Medium: Gypsum suspension

Operation: max. 2 bar, max. 50°C
Range: up to 1,06...1,08 kg/m3
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Features
• Tube material Titanium for rough
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Reference: gypsum suspension
Power station Heyden • Accuracy up to 0,001 g/cc) for best
865 MW (E.ON) controlling of the desulphurization plant
• Alternative to density measurement with

radiometric measuring technology
Flow

Measuring the density of gypsum suspension
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Reference: Reference:
Power station Power station
Niederaussem Bergkamen
3864 MW (RWE) 747 MW (STEAG)
Flow

Main cooling water system
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Water volumes in the main cooling water system
Flow • Large volumes of cooling water flow through the main condenser, helping to create a
high degree of efficiency in the power plant
Level • In order to measure cooling water volumes, a measuring device is required which
supplies reliable values even with large pipe diameters
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Water volumes in the main cooling water system
Flow • Ultrasonic flow: Prosonic Flow

• Installed directly on pipelines via
Level detecting sensors with transmitter
mounted separately
Analysis
• External installation allowing easy
retrofit with no intrusion into the pipe
Pressure
• Maintenance free with no moving
Temperature
parts
• No obstructions in the pipeline and no
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• Economical alternative for large
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Flow

Desalination
View of a
Flow desalination plant
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Volume measurement in desalination
Flow • Full desalination requires the production of pure water necessary for the operation of
steam boilers
Level • Volumetric flow meters are required for the measuring of deionized water in the
water/steam circuit
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow

Flow • Vortex flow: Prowirl

• Alternative to dp flow with orifice plates
Level
• Compact device for volume measurement
in deionized water
Analysis
• Reliable measurement independent of
deionate conductivity
Pressure
• Large measuring dynamics, i.e. high
Temperature turndown
• Minimal pressure loss
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Flow

Flow • Ultrasonic flow: Prosonic Flow inline

• Ideally suited for applications in process control
Level and utility measurement in energy production
• Short inlet and outlet length reducing the space
Analysis
required for installation in comparison to orifice
plates and Vortex meters
Pressure
• Loop powered transmitter with accuracy up to
Temperature
±0.3%
• Measures the flow of conductive and especially
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Flow

Control of raw water supply
Flow • Additional water is required as replacement for the condensate loss in the cooling
system and feedwater in the steam circuit
Level • The extraction flow rate must be measured in order to control the chemical cleaning
process
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow

Control of raw water supply
Flow • Electromagnetic flow: Promag

• Compact device especially designed for raw water usage with sizes from 15mm to
Level 2000mm
• Simple commissioning with user-friendly quick setup via large display and plain
Analysis
language text
• Relay outputs can be configured for error indication, material and limit value
Pressure
monitoring
Temperature • Pulse and analog outputs are fitted as standard and are freely configurable
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Flow

Level

Water-/Steam system
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Steam turbine
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Innovation of Level in the Water/Steam system
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Innovation of Level in the Water/Steam system
Flow • Guided radar: Levelflex M

• Alternative to displacer/dp level
Level
• Shutdowns avoided due to independence of vacuum (hotwell)
Analysis
• Automatic gas phase compensation for large measuring errors that can occur due to
high temperatures and high pressures (boiler/steam drum)
Pressure • Independent of density fluctuations, changing dielectric numbers, gas covering
steam and vacuum
Temperature
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Pressure
Level

Levelflex vs. traditional dp-level
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Pressure
Level

Levelflex - THE newcomer in power plants
Flow Application
Level • Level measurement of the condensed

steam in front of the turbine in the
Analysis main condenser (Hotwell)
Pressure • Process: 0.1 bar, max. 40 oC

Measuring range: ca. 2.5 m
Temperature
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Benefits
• Measurement with Levelflex is not

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solution than differential pressure
• More reliable measurement

• Increased safety
Level • Easier installation

Level measurement with radar technology
Flow Applications in the power plant => example of low pressure preheater
Measuring technology
Level
Level-transmitter (radar instrument)
LEVELFLEX FMP40
Analysis
Process
Pressure Control the level of the condensed extraction steam

to protect the steam turbine from damage.
Temperature Medium: Condensate (demi-water)
Operation: 7 bar, 180 oC
Measuring range : 2100 mm
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Features
Recorder LEVELFLEX is installed in a redundant installation

with three bypasses (2 of 3 selection) to implement
the safety concept of the power station
The measurement is not influenced by fluctuations in

Level the process or fluctuations in density (pressure,
temp.)

Flow Applications in the power plant => example of feedwater tank
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Low pressure preheater – Today radar technology
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow Applications in the power plant => example, main condenser (2v3 selection)
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow Applications in the power plant plant => example main condenser (separate
version)
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow Applications in the power plant plant => example feedwater tank
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Competence in Power & Energy
Hotwell – Solutions of the past
Flow • Water level control at the cooler

• Medium: De-ionized water with
Level very low dielectric constant (dk)
• Previous installed instrument:
Analysis Hartman-Braun mechanical
switch (float type)
Pressure
Temperature
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Reasons for replacement:
Recorder • Annual maintenance during shutdown period of the power unit

• Expensive accessories and spare parts
• Trained personnel for maintenance
• Inaccuracy of measurement
• Slow detection in a fast process means no optimum control

Flow Displacer Levelflex

Displacer Replacer
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Displacer are extremely affected by vibration due to the big displacement body over the
whole measurement range and due to the small mechanical movement of the torque tube
Level

Flow Displacer Levelflex Displacer Replacer

Installation in the same bypass
900 mm measuring range
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level No maintenance required
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Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Pressure BEFORE AFTER

DeltaP with problems because of Radar in Bypass without influence
vacuum
Level

Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Pressure
Level

References Nuclear power station
Flow Nuclear power station Krümmel (Boiling Water Reactor, 1.300 Megawatt)
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Components
Level

References: Coal supply in Power stations
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Level measurement in coal
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
Gamma Coal storage

Coal bunker
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Coal mill

Flow • Level in the coal bunker is decisive for steady loading of the coal mills
• A continuous measurement device, as well as limit detection, are needed to monitor
Level the level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Ultrasonic level: Prosonic S

• Continuous, non-contact level measurement
Level
• Insensitive to dirt and build up
Analysis
• Simple, menu-guided operation with 6-line plain text display
• Ultra-compact panel mounted transmitter
Pressure • Level limit detection (up to 6 relays)
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Capacitive level limit switch: Solicap M

• Level limit detection in bulk solids
Level
• Extremely robust design for harsh process conditions
Analysis
• Easy and fast commissioning as calibration is performed at the press of a button
• Two-stage over voltage protection against static discharges inside the silo
Pressure
Temperature
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Level Solicap min/max detection in coal bunker

Flow • Microwave level: Micropilot

• Two-wire technology reduces wiring costs and allows easy implementation into
Level existing systems
• Non-contact measurement reduces maintenance costs
Analysis
• Integrated air purge connection for extremely dusty conditions or media tending to
create build-up
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Monitoring the oil storage for the start-up burner
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow
Level

DeNOx system
Flow
Level DeNOx – catalyzer-

system outside view
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Installation of
catalysers

Level measurement in the ammonia tank
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Levelflex M and Liquiphant S high temperature versions offer a welded gas-tight
feedthrough, preventing ammonia gas from penetrating through
Level • Increased safety to personnel and to the electronics of the devices
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Guided microwave level: Levelflex M

• Low frequency guided microwaves are proven to deliver very reliable
Level measurement in ammonia tanks
• Mounted in the tank or in a bypass
Analysis
• Independent of density, temperature or dielectric constant
Pressure • Measurement possible with foam on the surface
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Level limit switch: Liquiphant S

• Unaffected by flow, turbulence, bubbles, foam, vibration, solids content or build up
Level
• No calibration required: quick, low-cost startup
Analysis
• No mechanical moving parts: no maintenance, no wear and tear, long operation life
• Self monitoring of fork for damage increases plant safety
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Monitoring the lubrication circuit
Flow • The induced draught is an important component in the flue gas circuit.
The feeding of the induced draught is to exhaust the flue gas out of the boiler to the
Level
stack, via the flue gas purification plant. In order to ensure lubrication of the bearings,
the level of the lubrication oil must be continuously monitored and controlled.
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Monitoring the lubrication circuit
Flow • Capacitive probe: Liquicap

• Designed to measure level in very small containers. It monitors the oil level in the
Level lubricant pump.
• Short measured value reaction time
Analysis
• Monitors damage to insulation and rod or rope breaking
Pressure • Automatic monitoring of electronics
• Menu-guided local configuration via plain text display
Temperature
• No need for recalibration after replacing electronics due to DAT storage module
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Level

Electrostatic precipitator
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Limit detection at the electrostatic precipitator
Flow • Capacitive level limit: Solicap

• Compact and rugged limit switch for min/max detection in bulk solids, e.g.
Level electrostatic filter
• Extremely robust design for harsh and high temperature process conditions
Analysis
• Easy and fast commissioning as calibration is performed at the press of a button
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Fly ash shipping
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Shipping of fly ash

via trucks

Generator
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Leakage detection at the generator
Flow • Because of heat build up, generators in a power plant must be cooled. This is usually
done with hydrogen cooling gas. Discharge lines are located at the generator housing.
Level
If lubricants reach the housing due to leakage in the thrust bearings, the rise in liquid is
detected by the Liquiphant limit switch at the end of the discharge lines. The problem
is then recognized and can be eliminated.
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Leakage detection at the generator
Flow • Level limit detection: Liquiphant

• Compact instrument for level limit detection in liquids using the vibration
Level principle
• Ideal solution for applications where space is limited
Analysis
• Leakage detection to protect generator and protects pump against running dry
Pressure • Ex version for use in hazardous areas where hydrogen may be present
• Maintenance free – no moving parts
Temperature
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Level

Level measurement in the lime silo
Flow • Lime is a primary element and when mixed with water, is used to reduce SO2 in flue
gas desulphurization
Level • The lime is stored in silos, where the level is measured continuously in order to ensure
trouble-free operation
Analysis • Limit switches are installed to protect against overfilling
Pressure
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Vibration limit switch: Soliphant M

• Rugged, compact level limit switch used as a high or low level indicator in silos
Level containing fine grained or dusty bulk material
• Easy commissioning
Analysis
• Maintenance free –
no moving parts
Pressure
• Simple and cost effective
Temperature
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Level

Flow • Guided microwave level: Levelflex M

• Compact radar instrument for continuous measurement, independently of changing
Level product characteristics
• Suitable for narrow silos or containers
Analysis
• Ideal for fine grained bulk material such as lime, fly ash and pulverized coal
Pressure • Maintenance free – no moving parts
• Double safety due to automatic EOP (end of probe) measurement
Temperature
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Level

Analysis

Quality control in the water/steam system
Flow • pH measurement in ultrapure water with PuriSys

• Control of silicate with Stamolys to protect the turbine
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

Flow • pH measurement in ultrapure water: PuriSys

• Compact electrode with stainless steel flow assembly for stable pH reading and
Level elimination of flow dependency errors
• Simple maintenance-free replacement electrode
Analysis
• Temperature compensation with Pt 100 or Pt 1000
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

Applications in power & energy
Flow • Conductivity measurement in

boiler feed water before and
Level
after the cat-ion exchanger.
Analysis
• pH value calculated from the
Pressure difference of both
Temperature
conductivities -> results from
the different mobilities of
Gamma Na+ and H+.
Recorder • Benefits: fast, accurate and

maintenance-free
measurement.
Analysis

Flow • Control of silicate to protect the turbine: Stamolys

• Analyzer for silicate measurement in ultrapure water and boiler feedwater
Level
• Photometric measuring principle - direct reaction in photometer at constant
temperature
Analysis
• Fast response time due to low system volume and short distances
Pressure
Temperature
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Conductivity and oxygen measurement
Flow • Liquiline transmitter and ConduMax conductivity measuring cell for conductivity
measurement
Level • Liquiline transmitter and OxyMax oxygen sensor for oxygen measurement in boiler
feedwater
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

Conductivity/pH monitoring in water steam circulation
Flow With temp/pressure reduction system
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

Conductivity measurement
Flow • Liquiline conductivity transmitter

• Simple commissioning with Quick Setup and Navigator
Level
• Predictive maintenance system
Analysis
• Active display of cable interruption with Memosens version
• ConduMax conductivity measuring cell

Pressure
• Memosens technology
Temperature • Suitable for high pressures and temperatures
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Analysis

Purpose designed sampling system - Conductivity
Flow Application 5: customer specific needs
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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pH with differential conductivity in water/steam system
Flow Application 5: special needs
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Oxygen measurement in boiler feedwater
Flow • OxyMax oxygen sensor

• Memosens technology
Level
• Storage of specific data in sensor
Analysis
• Calibration in laboratory possible due to Memosens technology
• Liquiline dissolved oxygen transmitter

Pressure
• Oxygen content displayed as saturation or concentration
Temperature • Separate counters for sensor and membrane cap enable preventive maintenance
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Flue gas desulphurization - typical plant example
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flue gas desulphurization - typical plant example
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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pH and density measurement in desulphurization
Flow • Main parameters to control – pH, density and solid content in the
suspension
Level
• Difficult process conditions require optimum measuring system
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow
Analysis
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pH measurement in desulphurization
Flow • Digital pH sensor: Memosens

• Used in TopCal system for pH measurement and automatic cleaning and
Level calibration
• Safe, non-contact measurement without moisture problems
Analysis
• Calibration in laboratory – no need for field calibration
Pressure • Ensures perfect bi-directional digital signal communication between pH sensor and
transmitter
Temperature
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TopCal S – Automatic cleaning & calibration system
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

TopCal S – Automatic cleaning & calibration system
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Automated pH in flue gas desulphurization
Flow MVA Bonn Test with TopCal S -

customer bought 4 systems !!!
Level
Application :
Analysis • Washing water of the
flue gas-cleaning-system.
Pressure
Dosage of lime water Ca(OH)2
• pH 0,5 ... 13
• Temperature 75 - 83°C
Temperature
Installed equipment:
• 4 x TopCal S
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• 4 x CPA 463 with PFA sealing
• 4 x CPS 41
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special spraying flange
Arguments pro TopCal S:
• strong coating of gypsum
• periodical, full automatic
Analysis cleaning every 2 hours

Triple TopCal S in flue gas desulphurization
Flow Vresova Power Plant, Czech Republic
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Analysis

Automated pH in flue gas desulphurization
Flow Process:
Level
• gas washing
Process condition:
Analysis
• pH 0,5-0,6; T=75°C
Pressure
• continuous measuring
• lifetime electrode >4 weeks
Temperature
Solution:
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• TopCal with CPS11
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Analysis

Power plant - gas washing
Flow Process:
Level
• CaSO4 dispersion
Process condition:
Analysis
• pH 7-7,5, T=50°C
Pressure • Continuous measuring
• Abrasive
Temperature
• Lifetime electrode < 2 weeks
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Solution:
Recorder • TopCal with CPS11
• CPA463
Analysis

Power plant - gas washing
Cost sav ings with automatic pH measuring point TopCal

Flow Customer benefit:
Cost calculation manual measuring point versus automatic measuring point
• Less maintenance just fill in the:
in Euro manual costs p.a. TopCal S costs p.a.
Level
• Less electrodes acquisition costs:
electrode 156 156
cable 128 128
Analysis Situation before: assembly

instrument/TopCal
300
850
2400
7840
installation 250 450
• Calibration and cleaning
maintenance costs p.a.:
Pressure every day calibration with cleaning:
times per week 5 5
• Every 2 weeks new time/min.

puffer vol./ml*
15
100
2275
390 80 312
work ing cost/hour:
puffer cost/liter:
35
15
Temperature electrodes, now every 8 cleaner vol./ml* 100 260 80 208 cleaner cost/liter: 10
weeks only cleaning:

times per week 5 5
time/min. 10 1516,6667
Gamma Armortization time: cleaner vol./ml.* 100 260 80 208
electrode/cable costs p.a.:

• 16 months electrode pieces p.a.** 26 4056 7 1092
Recorder electrode damages p.a. 1 156 0 0
time per electrode change/min. 20 303,33333 10 40,833333
cable damages p.a. 0 0
time per cable change/min. 0 0
acquisition costs: 1684 10974

costs per year: 9217 1860,83
break even time: 1,26 years

Desalination of brackish water
Flow • BASF – Tarragona, Spain

• Use of Stamolys Silicate analyzer triggers
Level regeneration of ion-exchangers
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Ultra pure
water
Analysis
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Pressure

References: Coal power stations
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Differential Pressure in the Water/Steam system
Flow • Deltabar S
• Very good reproducibility and
Level long-term stability
• Used for flow, level and
Analysis
differential pressure
monitoring to SIL2
Pressure
• Flow measurement together
Temperature
with orifice plates, pitot tubes
and other primary elements
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measuring cell to the
electronics
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Flow Installation via impulse pipes (2oo3) ESD loop
Pressure
Level

Temperature
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Application: Steam temperature
Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Temperature measurement
Flow • The lubricating oil circuit must be monitored for pressure and temperature at all times
in order to avoid damage to the pumps
Level • Endress+Hauser is the complete supplier of temperature, including sensors,
transmitters and calibration
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Temperature
Pressure
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Temperature measurement
Flow • RTD and thermocouple assemblies

• High accuracy and excellent long-term stability
Level
• Welded thermowells for high pressures and high temperatures
Analysis
• Monitors temperatures in the oil lines and boiler burners
• High signal output level allowing transmission over long distances without
Pressure ancillary equipment
• iTemp head, rail or field transmitters in 2-wire version with HART®, PROFIBUS
Temperature and FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus protocols
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Components
Temperature
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Coal bunker and -mill
Flow Radiometric limit detection
Level
Application
Analysis Limit detection -
detects minimum level
Pressure in the coal bin to ensure the
reliable
Temperature supply of coal for the coal mill
below
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• Build-up and bridging do
not influence the
measurement
• Reliable function even in
extreme process conditions
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Flow
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
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Flow • The electrostatic filter removes the incombustible parts of coal, which are carried in
the flue gas stream as fly ash. Under influence of an electrical field, the fly ash settles
Level
on positive plate electrodes. The filtered dust is shaken by an automatic, periodic
vibration of a hammer mechanism from the plates, falls into the dust funnel and is
subsequently led to the fly ash silos.
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Gamma
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Flow
Application
Level
Limit detection (also continuous)
in electrostatic filter
(for air cleaning of fly ashes).
Analysis
Control the outlet to avoid
bridging and overfill.
Pressure
The filter should be in “empty”
Temperature
condition to increase the efficiency
and avoid swirling of the ashes.
Gamma
Advantages
Recorder • No down-times
• Not affected by build-up at the
walls and abrasive material
• No temperature limits
Gamma
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Flow • Radiometric: Gammapilot M

• Limit detection of fly ash in electrostatic filter and helps control outlet to avoid
Level bridging and overfilling
• No down times
Analysis
• Independent of build up at the walls and abrasive material
Pressure • No temperature limits
• Limit detection from outside
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Gamma
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Density measurement in desulphurization
Flow • Radiometric: Gammapilot

• Measures density from outside the pipe
Level
• No down-times
Analysis
• Maintenance free
• Unaffected by aggressive media
Pressure
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Gamma
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Density measurement in limestone slurry
Flow Challenge:
• Small pipe diameter DN150
• Medium limestone slurry
Level
• Range 1000…1350 kg/m³
Analysis
Environment:
Pressure • Non Ex
• Ambient temperature
Temperature
Solution:
• FMG60 compact transmitter
Gamma
• QG020 source container
Recorder
Benefit:
• Highly reliable
Product group: Gamma
• With NaI crystal very stable
Industry: Power reading
• Very easy installation
Gamma Installed at: UK

Recorder
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Data Acquisition
Flow • The central control panel is where all important information from the power plant is
collected and where the entire monitoring, control and regulation of the power
Level
generation process takes place
• Paperless recorders are increasingly employed for data acquisition as they are
Analysis compatible with conventional paper recorders and are electronic alternatives for line
and point recorders
Pressure
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Registration
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Data Acquisition
Flow • Data recorders: Ecograph/Memograph

• Compact, cost-effective paperless data acquisition instruments
Level
• Flexible display layout with multi-colored display, digital bar graph and curve
display
Analysis
• Monitoring set points
Pressure • Internal memory for data, as well as archiving, on compact flash
• Data recording speed easily adjustable
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Registration
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Data Acquisition
Flow • Evaluation software: ReadWin

• Quick and easy configuration of registration instruments
Level
• Ideal for configuration of multiple instruments
Analysis
• Graphic display of measured values
• Display in curves, bars and tables
Pressure • Export of tables in table
calculation programs
Temperature (Excel, Lotus, etc.)
Gamma
Recorder
Registration
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Vizualization/archiving with ECOGRAPH
Flow Use of 30 Ecograph paperless recorders in power station Marbach, Baden-Würtemberg,

Germany.
Level
Analysis
Pressure
Temperature
Gamma
Recorder
Registration
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Flow Coriolis mass flow: Promass

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Pressure Coriolis mass flow meter PROMASS

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Flow Coriolis mass flow meter PROMASS

Devices are available for temperatures up to 200

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Flow Application at the start-up burners of the steam generator

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Flow Advantages of PROMASS in comparison to positive displacers

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Flow Oil supply system with various Promass flow meters

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Power station La Colette in

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Flow • Differential pressure with averaging pitot tube – Deltatop

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Flow • Coriolis mass flow: Promass

Gamma • Alternative to density

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Flow Measuring technology

Temperature • Medium: Gypsum suspension

• Alternative to density measurement with

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Flow • Ultrasonic flow: Prosonic Flow

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Flow • Vortex flow: Prowirl

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Flow • Ultrasonic flow: Prosonic Flow inline

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Flow • Electromagnetic flow: Promag

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Flow • Guided radar: Levelflex M

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Level • Level measurement of the condensed

Pressure • Process: 0.1 bar, max. 40 oC

• Measurement with Levelflex is not

• More reliable measurement

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Pressure Control the level of the condensed extraction steam

Recorder LEVELFLEX is installed in a redundant installation

The measurement is not influenced by fluctuations in

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