Ballast tanks
Level measurement and point level detection in the ballast tanks
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
30 m
Medium
Seawater
Process temperature
-4 … +30 °C
Process pressure
0 … +5 bar
Special challenges
Aggressive seawater, large pressure fluctuations
Application
Floating drilling or pumping assets such as platforms or FPSOs are stabilized by filling or emptying ballast tanks with seawater. This enables operators to critically and safely manage the ballast and trim of a vessel according to operational needs, deck loading and sea conditions. For trouble-free operation of the ballast system and the safety of personnel and equipment on board, reliable level measurement and point level detection are absolutely essential.
Your benefit
Reliable
High platform stability through reliable measurement
Cost effective
Long service life thanks to resistant materials
User friendly
Simple installation and maintenance-free operation
Recommended products
VEGAWELL 52
Hydrostatic pressure transmitter for level measurement in the ballast tanks
- High measuring accuracy increases safety on board
- Reliable and durable measurement ensured through robust, seawater resistant construction of sensor
- Simple installation from above
Measuring range - Pressure
0 ... 60 bar
Process temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-
VEGASWING 61
Vibrating level switch for leakage detection in the ballast tanks
- High process reliability through SIL2 qualification
- Simple function test from the control room possible
- Maintenance-free operation
Measuring range - Distance
-
Process temperature
-50 ... 250 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
US 18447 
GB 13494 
CA 10946 
AU 7838 
BR 3351 
IE 3284 
CN 2920 
NZ 1721 
