Measurement solutions for petrochemical industry - Berthold Technologies GmbH & Co.KG

The experts for petrochemical measurement solutions

Berthold‘s radiometric measuring systems are used where conventional measurement techniques fail. Berthold is the worldwide leading supplier of radiometric measurement systems for the petrochemical industry. Corrosive, abrasive, high-pressure, and high-temperature environments require a non-contacting technology that can withstand these conditions. Due to the non-intrusive nature of the radiometric measurement and the use of rugged material, the system is normally wear and tear free and, thus, perfectly suited for the variety of applications in petrochemical plants.

Advantages of radiometric technology

Suitable for all extreme operating conditions
High reliability and reproducibility due to patented aging and temperature compensation
Non-intrusive, with the product to be measured and thus not exposed to the harsh process conditions
Free of wear and tear
Easy to install on existing pipes and vessels
Lowest cost of ownership
No need for frequent recalibration

Major applications and measurement descriptions

Level and level switch measurements

Gas phase reactors
Oxidation reactors
Stirred reactors
Purge bins/columns
Low & high pressure separators
Catalyst tanks
Crystallizers
Product and/or fluff chambers

Density and density switch measurement

Chunk detection
Loop reactors
Multi-zone circulating reactors
Slurry and/or catalyst lines
Hoppers

Level and density profile measurement

Crystallizers
Fluidized bed reactors
Gas phase recators
Separation vessels

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Measurement solutions for the petrochemical industry

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Radiometric measurement for extreme process conditions

Berthold measurement systems are suitable for highly critical processes and harsh process conditions. They provide reliable and highly reproducible key process information in the production of e. g. polyolefins (polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE) and polypropylene (PP)), PVC, PS, PET, other polymers and intermediates. As a technology partner, Berthold readily supports their customers with expertise and know-how in the development of new innovative processes, especially when custom-made solutions are required.

SIL certified option

The SENSseries LB 480 detectors are certified for use in SIL2 applications. SIL3 can be achieved with homogenous redundancy. The certificate covers all measurement applications, from high level or low level alarms to continuous level measurement and density measurement. Thus safe operation of critical processes is guaranteed.

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Long-lasting process quality due to advantageous measuring arrangement

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Our measurement systems

Continuous Level Measurement

Optimize your processes with non-contacting and maintenance-free technology for measuring level in vessels, silos, reactors, and bunkers containing liquids or bulk solids.

Multiphase / Interface Measurement

Individual measurement of multiple layers with the highest level of accuracy and stability

Level Switch Measurement

Monitoring one or more high/low levels on fluids or bulk material.

Density Measurement

Solutions for density or concentration measurement of acids, suspensions, slurries etc.