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Tailored measuring solutions in the oil & gas downstream industry
We have been safely using radiometric measurement principles for 75 years. With our proven technology and years of experience working in the oil and gas downstream industry, we can develop a solution that is right for you and your process. Berthold is here to help assist refiners to safely and reliably control the most difficult measurement applications so they can maximize their margins by increased rates through the units, increased the unit operational reliability by reducing unplanned shutdowns and reduced maintenance cost.
State of the art technology
- Outside mounting of components
- Not exposed to the harsh process conditions
- Free of wear and maintenance
- Smooth handling and operation
- Lowest cost of ownership
- Easy to install on existing pipes or tanks without modifications
- Perfect for all high temperature and high pressure applications
- No process connection therfore no risk of hazarous material leaks
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Leading measurement technology for the oil & gas industry
What we can do for you and your oil & gas downstream industry
Our measurement solutions, utilizing gamma absorption technology, assist our customers in achieving reliable process control. This ensures safe operations, maximizes efficiency, and ultimately boosts profitability. Berthold is renowned for cutting-edge technology and high-quality products. We offer an extensive array of industry-standard solutions, while also collaborating closely with our customers and licensors to design customized systems that cater specifically to their unique processes and measuring requirements.
Multiphase level measurement in refineries
One application that is not normally considered critical is the interface level in the desalter. Every drop of oil that is refined, passes through the desalter. With refiners trying to maximize their margins, they turn to the use of opportunity crudes, which can cause issues with the proper operation of the desalter. Maintaining proper level control helps ensure proper removal of salts and minerals that can cause corrosion issues with downstream equipment. Most technologies have the capability to measure a clean interface when separation is good but when opportunity crudes are used the interface level doesn’t tend to be clean, instead a gradient change in density from oil to water. Other technologies can show errors in the interface level reading since there is basically no distinct level. This can cause issues with either allowing the level to be too high or too low. When operating too low hydrocarbons can leave with brine water to the waste water treatment cause environmental issues and/or possible fines. If the level is too high, the amount of water is too high and can cause the electrostatic girds to short out causing improper removal of salts and minerals. Using the Multiphase Level Measurement - EmulsionSENS system from Berthold, not only can you use the EmulsionSENS to control the water/brine level but also can use it to track this gradient change in density and ensure the upper phase doesn’t get too high, therefore preventing shorting of the electric grids.