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High level measurement in ash hoppers

High level measurement in ash hoppers

High level measurement in ash hoppers

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Electrostatic precipitators are essential in filtering suspended particles from process exhaust air in industries like cement and coal-fired power plants. With anticipated stricter dust emission limits, the use of these filters is expected to increase, potentially being replaced by more effective hybrid filters.

High-Level Alarm in Ash Hoppers
Suspended particles collected in hoppers can cause short-circuits in electrostatic precipitators if levels rise too high. Reliable measurement of these levels is crucial, with radiometric level switches offering high reliability. Traditional Geiger Müller (GM) technology is becoming less effective due to natural decay of radioactive sources, necessitating replacements or retrofits.

LB 471 Scintillator Measurement System
The LB 471 system from Berthold offers a more sensitive alternative to GM level switches, allowing continued use of existing radiation sources for an additional 10 to 15 years. It provides reliable level detection without the need for source disposal and replacement, available in wall-mounted or rack configurations.

Customer Benefits
  • High sensitivity and proven industrial technology
  • Real-time, wear-free, and maintenance-free operation
  • Simple external installation

Technical Features
  • Retrofit installation for weakened sources
  • High availability and operational reliability
  • One-time calibration with no need for recalibration


Company Overview
Berthold Technologies specializes in radiometric process measurements, offering a wide range of products and solutions across various industries. With 70 years of expertise, they provide global support and tailored solutions for complex measurement tasks.
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Catalog excerpts

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HIGH-LEVEL ALARM IN ASH HOPPERS Reliable high-level detection for electrostatic precipitators

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HIGH-LEVEL ALARM DURING EXHAUST AIR PURIFICATION Filters clean process exhaust air, for example in the cement industry and in coal-fired power plants. Suspended particles are filtered out of the process exhaust air that would otherwise be released as air pollution into the environment. Electrostatic precipitators are commonly used for this purpose. In the future, it can be assumed that the dust emission limits will be further tightened worldwide, so that such filters will be used more frequently or even be replaced by more effective filters, e.g., by combinations of tube filters and electrostatic...

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Berthold Technologies stands for excellent know-how, high quality and reliability. The customer is always the focus of our solution. We know our business! Using our varied product portfolio, our enormous specialized knowledge and extensive experience, we develop suitable solutions together with our customers for new, individual measurement tasks in a wide variety of industries and applications. Berthold Technologies is specialised in radiometric process measurements for 70 years. This is our core competence with state-of-the-art and cutting edge products and solutions covering a vast range of...

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