Level Measurement of Settled Sand and Sediment in a Separator Vessel
Level measurement solutions for the oil and gas industry
Reliable Point Level Measurement of Sediment in Separator Vessels
In the process of shale gas extraction, separators are used for de-sanding the mixture of oil, gas, and water. The level of sand in the separator needs careful monitoring to ensure it does not cause pump abrasion due to sand being drawn through the lines and into the pumps.
The contents of the separator may include both solids and liquids. As a layer of settled sand and sediment builds in the base of the vessel, an alarm is required to alert operators that the critical level has been reached. This enables cleaning to be proactively scheduled before sediment is drawn into lines, causing potential damage to pumps, costly damage and process shutdown.
The Rosemount 2140 Level Detector features a sediment detection function and may be installed to monitor build up of solid media.
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Product Solutions
The new Rosemount™ 2140 is the world's first wired HART® vibrating fork level detector for applications including overfill prevention, high and low level alarms, and pump protection. Providing reliable level detection of all liquids as well as sediments, the Rosemount 2140 offers greater ease-of-use and flexibility with smart diagnostics that continuously monitor electronic and mechanical device health, and a fully integrated remote proof-testing capability, helping to increase safety and efficiency of both plant and workers. The Rosemount 2140:SIS is certified to IEC 61508 (SIL 2) for safety-critical applications.
- World's only wired HART vibrating fork level detector.
- Dry/wet switching optimized for many media types. Includes wet sand settings for managing tank and separator efficiency.
- Dry/wet switching reliability is maximized even when the media properties are unknown. Especially important in small tanks and pipes where levels may rapidly change.
Operating Pressure
Full vacuum to 1450 psig at 122 °F psi (100 barg at 50 °C)
Operating Temperature
-40 to 302 °F (-40 to 150 °C) as standard. -94 to 500 °F (-70 to 260 °C) as option
Certifications/Approvals
ATEX, IECEx, USA, Canadian, see full specs for complete list of certifications
