The SiloPatrol® SE inventory management
system for bulk solids storage is the best technology
choice for measuring the level and inventory of granular
materials like grains. This unit is the next
generation of smart cable-based level measurement sensors
and extends Monitor’s ability to provide the
most reliable bulk solids inventory management solution
at the best value for the grain storage, handling and
processing industries.
SiloPatrol SE uses time-proven weight and cable technology and combines Hall
effect sensing techniques (patent pending), microcontroller technology, state-of-the-art
optics and SMT (surface mount technology) to produce a rugged, reliable and accurate
measuring system in challenging extreme environments. SiloPatrol SE uses
the patent pending Hall effect sensing techniques to provide measurement diagnostic
information, allowing the SiloPatrol SE to make decisions ensuring accurate and
reliable measurements, even during harsh dynamic conditions.
Other advanced aspects of the SiloPatrol SE product line include a new split-compartment
enclosure to isolate electronics from the process, a relocated process seal for
fast and easy maintenance (if required), the availability of a standalone analog
transmitter version with automatic measurement updates, and an AC/DC pulse output
version. A programmable relay output for the analog output version is also
available. All versions are provided with a lockout input to inhibit measurements,
an industry best measurement resolution of 0.01ft (3mm), and a freeze-resistant
mounting flange. The unit is available for use in Ordinary and Hazardous
locations.
The SiloPatrol SE is the leader in level measurement of granular materials. Monitor
Technologies LLC is a leading supplier of level, flow, particle emission and
aeration instrumentation for the worldwide powder and bulk solids market. The
experience and market knowledge gained over five decades has earned Monitor a
reputation for providing high quality and reliable product solutions. Monitor
is located in Elburn Illinois, give us a call today and let us put our creative
solutions to work for you!
For more information refer to www.monitortech.com or contact Ms. Emily
Jones at 1-800-766-6486 (630-365-9403).
SiloPatrol® SE Measuring coal powder levels when nothing else will work ….
Coal-fired power plants are commonplace around the
world. In order for these power generating stations to create
huge amounts of electricity the turbines need to be feed with steam
and the steam created by boilers that are fired by … yep,
coal. But coal as it comes from the mining operations is not
what is fed to the burners. First it is ground or pulverized
into powder. It is not unusual for the coal powder to be stored
in silos awaiting the demand for it to be fed to the burners. The
inventory of coal powder in these silos needs to be monitored to
allow for efficient operation of the power plant.
So, how do we monitor the inventory of coal powder in a silo? Not
easily. In one typical application the power plant personnel
found that the only technology that would work reliably is the modern
smart weight & cable system from Monitor Technologies LLC, the
SiloPatrol® SE.
Anhui Tongling power plant in Anhui province in China had tried
almost ever technology possible to get a reliable level measurement
in their 5 coal powder silos. Radar, ultrasonic and others
were tried, but none worked reliably. It wasn’t until
Beijing Conasen walked in and proposed that the Tongling plant use
the SiloPatrol SE smart cable-based inventory monitoring system that
the power plant personnel found a reliable solution.
Mr. William Yuan, sales manager for Beijing Conasen indicates that
the power plant tried many major brands of ultrasonic, radar, and
other technologies but that due to good relations with the Tongling
plant personnel he was able to sell three SiloPatrol SE model SMU
sensors and an HMI operator interface to them. The units were
installed by plant personnel. Because of the heavy amount of
coal dust in the silos an air purge using dry compressed air was
used. The SiloPatrol sensor incorporates the patent-pending
use of Hall-effect sensor technology, a split-compartment enclosure,
microcontroller, redundant optics and many other valuable features
and technology to ensure reliable measurement even in challenging
dust applications like coal powder.
The SiloPatrol SE system has been working reliably and the plant
has since purchased two additional sensors and connected them into
the same HMI operator interface. This same sensor technology
is working reliably at other coal-fired power stations in China as
well.
For more information on the SiloPatrol SE click
here or contact Monitor Technologies LLC at 800-766-6486 in
the USA and 630-365-9403 worldwide.
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