Model #42: Fly ash / precipitator hopper
475°F maximum temperature
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Coal fired power plants not only produce electricity; they also produce great amounts of fly ash. Electrostatic precipitators are commonly used to remove and isolate the fly ash from the coal burning process. This hot and abrasive material is collected at the bottom of the precipitators in ash hoppers.
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Because of the harsh conditions surrounding the ash removal process, most types of ‘intrusive’ level probes fail prematurely or are difficult and expensive to maintain. In addition, if nuclear sensors are used, the added costs of licensing and extra safety procedures tend to negate the effectiveness of these units.
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Bin-Sense features and advantages
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Flush mount capacitance type point level sensor
detects the presence or absence of material directly contacting the 2.5" sensor disk, which does not intrude on the product stream. |
The A2D2 level sensor has been performing successfully in power plant ash and coal applications since 1988. References are available. |
Robust construction
allows continuous operation in temperatures up to 475°F. |
Optional ceramic sensor head
raises the maximum operation temperature to 1,300°F. |
Non-nuclear
replaces nuclear sensors and the need to comply with government regulations on nuclear devices. |
