UTS - Ultrasonic Tank Switch. for industrial applications

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1 for industrial applications

2 Ultrasonic Tank Switch API Industry Sensor Technology Designed for the harsh environment in tank and pipe- API Features: line installations provides correct data for con- API Industry specializes in development and production of unique sensors and level switches for liquid control in tank and pipe installations for industrial production and process automation. stant liquid level control including indication of the Any type of liquid top and bottom levels as well as monitoring of pumps. Only steel rod inside the tank Protection of pumps and prevention of spillage is The API Industry patented technology is developed and constantly improved by a team of highly skilled scientists and engineers, ensuring high accuracy, steady performance and reliability in harshest environments, where conventional solutions fall short. (electronics and connections outside) obtained with a high level of efficiency. can Fully welded construction operate and provide accurate measurements in any o moving parts liquid, in extreme temperatures and in any shape of Extended temperature range tank. Automatic self test o calibration needed The operating principle of is based on a break- Explosion proof For extreme high/low temperature environments and applications API Industry has developed an extensive range of instruments for level measurement and liquid detection based on unique acoustic principle. through patented acoustic wave technology, provi- Pre-adjustable alarm points ding outstanding results in extreme operating tem- o sensitivity to foam peratures ranging from to +4. Accuracy of ore than 3 possible variations With international headquarters and factory facilities, situated in Aalborg, Denmark, branch facilities in St. Petersburg, Russia and a wide network of agents and distributors worldwide we offer our customers: type of liquid or liquid temperature. measurement is ensured regardless of shape of tank, is installed outside the tank/pipe with only a Advanced technology expertise Efficient, flexible in-house production and logistics Strict quality management and control Worldwide service support ustomized solutions UTS Technical haracteristics metal rod inside the tank/pipe. Acoustic waves in the Length mm/mm/or any on request metal rod created by piezo-electric transducer en- aterial Stainless steel AISI 3L or on request sure transmission of signals. When liquid in the tank Input 8 to 3 VD reaches the probe on the rod, the emission of sound Output 4- ma current loop or relay waves is muffled. This change is picked up by the piezo- Explosion protection EEx ia II T Operating temperatures Ambient: Product: Pressure Up to bar Gamma radiation Absorbed dose rate up to Gy/hour electric transducer and a signal is transmitted to the corresponding alarm. Having only the metal rod inside the tank and no mechanical or moving parts means no maintenance is required. can be easily installed in vertical, horizontal or any inclined position and is tested for operation in a wide range of media, such as water, oil, petroleum, petrochemicals, acids, wastewater as well as many others. ade of high-grade stainless steel, can Piezoelectric converter also be used in tanks and reservoirs with food products. can be installed indoors as well as outdoors, including explosive environments and harsh arctic Air Waveguide conditions. Product Sensitive zone Universal liquid level switch is characterized by EERGY PRODUTIO OIL & GAS PHARAEUTIAL FOOD WATER / WASTEWATER PAPER ARIE & OFFSHORE high resistance to sticky products, reliability under dynamic load and vibrations due to reinforced rod. 3

3 Industrial applications Solid design robust construction Energy production Level control in surge, radioactive waste, boric acid slurry tanks, sumps and fuel pools of nuclear power plants Flood alarm and water ingress protection Pump protection in pipelines ondensation alarm in turbine Level alarm in cooling towers of power stations Top installation UTS advantages: resistance to high temperatures, not sensitive to radiation Overfill alarm Oil & Gas UTS advantages: resistance to low temperatures and sticky media, high accuracy in viscous products hemical & Pharmaceutical High level Low level and overfill level alarm in gas condensate tanks and slop drums of compressor stations Level control in odorant tank of gas distribution plants, crude oil, fuel oil, diesel fuel, benzine, kerosene, oily waste water tanks of tank farms, oil refinery plants and effluent treatment facilities High level alarm in LPG/LG tanks of gas fractionation units and gas storage facilities Reactor overfill protection in ingredients batch production plant Level control in sulphuric acid, alkali, oleum, LAB/LABS, acid sludge of acid production plants and acid storage tank farms Overfill and dry pump protection in reactors of reaction vessels Level detection in storage tanks of solvents and slurries Side installation UTS advantages: special material on request (i.e. titanium), fully welded construction Food Pump protection Low level Level control in hygienic applications Liquid level control in beverage stirring and filling tanks Level detection in buffer tanks of filling machines Level alarm in food waste tanks of food processing plants UTS advantages: no micro gaps, fully welded construction Water/Wastewater Level control in sodium chlorate tanks of water treatment plants High and low level alarm in deionized water tanks of automotive battery production plants Level control in water towers and water storage tanks Level control in underground tanks with wastewater from cooling towers UTS advantages: IP8 protection level arine & offshore High & High-high level alarm in cargo tanks of oil & chemical tankers, LG/LPG carriers Level detection in service tanks, bilge water tanks, cofferdams Level control in fuel tanks Water ingress protection UTS advantages: high resistance to seawater/corrosion 4

4 ission critical solutions in harsh environments oding sheet UTS Housing type With rigid extension rod up to m Protection level IP Protection level IP8 8 ompact IP8 8 Length of the switch With flexible extension rod up to m inimum length mm Standard length mm Length on request (specify lenght in mm) Type and size of connection Actuation point is raised to avoid false switching Wide length range Possibility to bend etric cylindrical thread x. Pipe cylindrical thread inch G Flange D P-4 F On request Output signal** Resistance to sticking urrent 4 ma ( dry )/ ma ( wet ) urrent ma ( dry )/4 ma ( wet ) amur* A Dry contact: open ( dry )/closed ( wet ) R Dry contact: open ( wet )/closed ( dry ) R able input welded Ultrasonic wave remains inside the rod Welded stainless steel construction, no microgaps between different parts High reliability - no moving parts P 3 4x. internal 4 x. internal Special for IP8, specify cable length in meters Temperature range of controlled liquid P up to bar Wide temperature and pressure range PG 3 Reliable construction ensures safe application in harsh environments Standard (... + ) High temperature (... + ) High temperature ( ) High temperature 3 ( ) Low temperature (... + ) L H Explosion protection Standard type Ex type I UTS codes ver.8..8 * urrently unavailable ** Ex type can only be supplied with or output signal + mm Actuation accuracy (repeatability) +/- mm - mm o sensitivity to foam High accuracy (repeatability)

5 With state-of-the-art sensor technology we bring efficiency to our customers API Industry is a house of competence, where development, design and production processes are united in unique products for tank and pipeline installations integrated in automation systems for industrial applications. Our International Headquarters and factory facilities are situated in Aalborg, Denmark, with branch facilities in St. Petersburg, Russia. API Industry develops and produces a range of products for surveillance of any type of liquid. API Industry supplies complete range of sensors for accurate measurement within oil & gas, energy production, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, water & wastewater, pulp & paper, marine & offshore industries. We want to contribute to our customer s profitability supplying high quality products, excellent service and state-of-the-art high tech solutions, where reliability and durability are key-words!.3.3 API Industry ApS Troensevej DK-9 Aalborg Oest Denmark Tel.: info@api-industry.com