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Petrochemical Industry

Petrochemical Industry

Petrochemical Industry

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the WEKA Petro Line, a reliable solution for the petrochemical industry, specifically focusing on the VLI Petro-Line Type 39050-O Special. This equipment is crucial for monitoring liquid levels in tanks used for filling ships or trucks.

Specifications
  • Operating Pressure: 2 to 3 bar
  • Operating Temperature: -107 to +60 °C
  • Media: Cyclohexane, benzene, toluene, gasoline, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, methyl acetylene
  • Media Density: 0.5 to 0.7 g/cm³
  • Special Features: Protection tube on indication rails, Armaflex insulation, titanium floats
  • Process Connections: Custom-designed for customers


Application
In the petrochemical industry, accurate level indication is mandatory. At Fina Antwerp Olefins in Belgium, WEKA AG's VLI Petro-Line is used to monitor liquid gases like ethylene and other hydrocarbons. The equipment is designed to meet customer specifications and is used in critical areas such as the Sulzer area for storing and transferring various chemicals.

Equipment Reliability
WEKA AG's Petro-Line Visual Level Indicators are noted for their reliability, especially in challenging conditions. The equipment features titanium floats and Armaflex insulation to ensure visibility and functionality in all weather conditions.

Operating Conditions
  • Pressure: Up to 630 bar(g) at 20 °C
  • Temperature: -162 °C to 400 °C
  • Density: Greater than 0.30 g/cm³


Conclusion
The WEKA Petro Line is a critical component in the petrochemical industry, providing reliable and accurate level monitoring solutions. Its design and features cater to the specific needs of the industry, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
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WEKA Petro Line: The reliable solution for the Petrochemical Industry Typical application conditions Op. pressure 2 to 3 bar Op. temp. -107 to + 60 °C Media Cyclohexaan, benzene, toluene, gasoline, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, methyl acetylene Media density 0.5 to 0.7g/cm3 Level instrument VLI Petro-Line Type 39050-O Special features Protection tube on indication rails, Armaflex insulation, titanium floats Process connections Special design for customers The application In the petrochemical industry, a reliable back-up system is absolutely necessary in order to survey the level of the medium inside the tanks. Certain tanks are used for filling ships or trucks and therefore, an accurate level indication, working at all time, is mandatory. VLI Petro-Line Type 39050-O Special At Fina Antwerp Olefins (Belgium), level control is done by WEKA AG with the VLI Petro-Line, and this in several areas. In an overhead condenser, liquid gazes, like ethylene are constantly monitored by a Petro-line VLI with process connection specially designed for the customer. In another area, WEKA AG installed level indicators on a flare drum where liquid gazes like ethylene (C2-), ethane (C2+), propylene (C3-), propane (C3+), menthylacethylene (MA) and propadiene WEKA AG · Schürlistrasse 8 · CH-8344 Bäretswil · Phone ++41 (0)43 833 43 43 · Fax ++41 (0)43 833 43 29 · www.weka-ag.ch

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(PD) are processed. Also here, the WEKA Visual Level Indicators have been designed according customer’s specifications. The most critical area of the Fina Antwerp Olefins plant is the Sulzer area where different mediums like cyclohexaan, benzene, toluene, PFO, heavy gasoline, hydro treated gasoline and more, are temporarily stored and then directly filled inside the tanks of the ships. This area is controlled by 5 WEKA Petro-line Visual Level Indicators all isolated with Armaflex insulation shields. The equipment For Fina Antwerp Olefins, WEKA AG’s PetroLine Visual Level Indicators are extremely...

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