Measuring the level in delayed coker units
One of the most critical measurements in a delayed coking unit (DCU; photo) is the level measurement inside the drums. For a long time, neutron backscatter measurements were used for this purpose. In the meantime, this technology is complemented or even completely replaced by continuous gamma level measurement. Among the advantages of this company’s nuclear level-measuring devices offer when used in coke drums (photo) are: increased throughput; increased reliability; reduced anti-foam chemical usage; and reduced foam-overs. The challenges of the level measurement, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies, can be learned in the newest whitepaper from this company. — Berthold Technologies GmbH & Co. K.G., Bad Wildbad, Germany