Hydrochloric Scrubber Tank Ultrasonic Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When a Texas chemical distributor needed reliable level measurement of their acid scrubber tanks, they turned to Flowline. The company supplies hydrochloric acid via rail-fed terminals throughout the Gulf Coast. Each terminal uses Flowline radar sensors on their storage tanks, and ultrasonic sensors on their scrubber tanks. Because HCI is vaporous, corrosive and environmentally harmful, the gas from each bulk tank is periodically pumped through wet scrubbers to separate and remove the pollutants. There the operators have standardized on our ultrasonic level sensors due to their proven reliability and longevity in this difficult application. The ultrasonic sensors provide reliable level data to the PLC, which controls the transfer, scrubber and treatment processes. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Stormwater Pump Lift Station Radar Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When the California Department of Transportation needed reliable level measurement of the largest stormwater lift station in Los Angeles, they turned to Flowline. Located below the intersection of two freeways, the station is typically dry. But during El Nino rains, it has the capacity to hold and transfer tens of thousands of gallons per hour. The vault is a maze of trash gates and cat walks, and the only level measurement space is a small 2′ x 3′ area in the corner. Operators complained that a previous radar level sensor measured intermittently when ever the level dropped below the catwalk. For this reason, Flowline suggested the use of our radar sensors that have narrow beams and automatic algorithms that disregard false reflections. The radar sensor provides continuous level data to the SCADA which pumps monitors the station and controls the three pumps. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Ink Dispensing System Tank Ultrasonic Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When a Southeast manufacturer of dispensing systems needed reliable level measurement of their batch tanks, they turned to Flowline. Their client, a food packaging company, required new dispensing systems for their solvent based inks. The project specification called for non-contact level measurement, redundant high level spill prevention, and intrinsic safety approvals due to the flammable solvent. For these reasons, Flowline suggested our reflective ultrasonic sensors in the ink mix tanks, radar sensors in the solvent storage tanks due to vapor, and Switch-Pak ultrasonic switches in each tank for alarming. The corrosion resistant sensors provide reliable level data to the PLC, which controls the batching, dispensing and inventory replenishment. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Diesel Fuel Distributor Tank Guided Wave Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When an Oklahoma fuel and lubricant distributor needed reliable level measurement of their onsite field storage tanks, they turned to Flowline. The company supplies oil field and agriculture heavy equipment operators with diesel fuel and lube oil. Their challenge is efficiency. The driver stops at a customer location, pulls hoses to as many as nine tanks, and returns to the truck to start pumping. But pump how much to where? The driver had to stick each tank, estimate the available capacity, and intensely monitor the filling process, which added up to 30 minutes to each delivery. They needed a better way. For this reason, Flowline suggested the use of our guided wave level sensors installed on each tank with a quick disconnect connector. Now the driver pulls a hose with cable to each tank, connects the cable to the sensor, returns to the truck and turns on power. The guided wave sensors provide continuous level data to a multi-tank display, which reduces delivery time and driver error. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Water UV Disinfection Channel Ultrasonic Flow Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When a Gulf Coast water treatment plant needed reliable level measurement of their UV disinfection channels, they turned to Flowline. To reduce chemical costs and eliminate the time required for clear well disinfection, the plant installed ultraviolet channels on their gravity sand filters. As water passes through the 12 foot channels, the ultraviolet light irradiates the remaining micro-organisms, and the clean drinking water is released for consumption. Reliable non-contact open channel measurement was needed to monitor the flow rates through each weir with indication and alarms. For this reason, Flowline suggested our ultrasonic sensors, relay controllers and windowed enclosures. The ultrasonic sensors provide reliable level data to the controllers, which indicate the flow rates and alarm when out of range. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Stormwater Pump Lift Station Radar Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When a Southern California desert community needed reliable level measurement of their most problematic stormwater lift station, they turned to Flowline. Located at the base of a steep mountain canyon, the station receives typical run off from the surrounding neighborhoods. But about two days a year, El Nino rains fill the streets with quick moving water that races to the 36′ station, causing extreme turbulence and fast rising level conditions. During which, the previous ultrasonic level sensor would become intermittent, the SCADA would alarm, and a service truck would be unhappily dispatched. For this reason, Flowline suggested our radar sensors that are unaffected by turbulent, fast rising or falling water processes, such as lift stations. The radar sensor provides reliable level data to the SCADA system, which monitors the station and controls the pumps. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Automotive Paint Mix Tank Ultrasonic Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When Volkswagen Group in China needed reliable level measurement of the paint mix tanks at their Jetta manufacturing plant, they turned to Flowline. Solid and enamel paints are continuously batched, blended and pumped to the paint line where robots apply color and clear coats to primared car bodies. The process engineers required intrinsically safe, non-contact level measurement, and we’re very concerned with the negative effects of splashing on the level sensors. For these reasons, Flowline suggested our EchoTouch ultrasonic level sensor, installed in an unusually tall riser mount. The riser eliminated the possibility of paint reaching the sensors, and was acceptable in this application due to the short measurement range. Thirty-two ultrasonic sensors provide reliable level data to the PLC, which in turn, controls the tank batching, mixing and pumping processes. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Pusher Boat Diesel Fuel Tank Ultrasonic Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When Canal Barge of Louisiana needed reliable level measurement of their pusher boat diesel fuel tanks, they turned to Flowline. The firm transports crude oil barges throughout the intercoastal waters of New Orleans, and up the Mississippi to Chicago. The boats are powered by twin Cummins KTA38 engines fed by 20,000 gallon diesel fuel tanks. The fuel level and other engine statistics are monitored and regularly uploaded to their operations center via satellite telemetry. There the team noticed that the previous float level sensors would intermittently stick in a false high level condition due to coating, and thus required costly ongoing maintenance. For this reason, Flowline suggested our non-contact ultrasonic level sensors that are ideal for diesel, water and greywater tank applications. The ultrasonic sensors provide reliable level data to the onboard and remote monitoring systems. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Aerospace Parts Cleaning Bath Guided Wave Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When a Canadian manufacturer of metal aircraft, satellite and military parts needed reliable level measurement of their chemical day tanks and parts cleaning baths, they turned to Flowline. Prior to metal finishing, the aluminum or titanium parts are soaked in baths to remove residual grease, oil and emulsions. The alkaline cleaning chemical foams when pumped to and from the day tanks, and into the baths. During which, plant engineers complained of intermittent measurement from past ultrasonic level sensors, due to acoustic signal attentuation. For this reason, Flowline suggested the use of our guided wave sensors that are unaffected by foaming chemicals and grease. The guided wave sensors provide continuous level data to the PLC which replenishes the day tanks and controls the bath process. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
Hospital Waste Grease Tank Radar Level Measurement_________________________________________________________________
When Columbia St. Mary’s hospital in Wisconsin needed reliable level measurement of their waste grease storage tank, they turned to Flowline. The cafeteria serves up to 2k meals per day, and rows of deep fryers are in constant use. Every ten days, the dirty waste oil and particulates are emptied into portable carts and transferred to their holding tank, awaiting removal via pumper truck. There kitchen operators experienced overflows, when the foam attenuated past ultrasonic level sensors, or when grease clogged their pressure level sensors. For these reasons, Flowline suggested the use of our non-contact radar sensors that are unaffected by foam, grease or particulates. The radar sensor provides continuous level data to the SCADA that monitors the grease tank and alarms for disposal. Flowline is reliable level measurement. |
