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Floating sensor
25 January 2013
As part of its portfolio, Vega offers a level switch system capable of detecting the difference between rainwater and hydrocarbons in a bunded area around storage tanks. This means there is no danger of hydrocarbons b

As part of its portfolio, Vega offers a
level switch system capable of
detecting the difference between
rainwater and hydrocarbons in a
bunded area around storage tanks.
This means there is no danger of hydrocarbons being pumped into the drainage/effluent system should the tank develop a leak.
The floating sensor arrangement always remains on the liquid surface, using two detection technologies.
One vibrating sensor can detect and notify any liquid, while a second conductivity sensor confirms whether it is hydrocarbon or water present.
The system works on a voting basis, so both have to signal that liquid is present to confirm rainwater.
If only the vibrating switch detects a liquid, it is a hydrocarbon. This can then trigger an alarm to stop any automated pumping process and initiate an intervention.
This means there is no danger of hydrocarbons being pumped into the drainage/effluent system should the tank develop a leak.
The floating sensor arrangement always remains on the liquid surface, using two detection technologies.
One vibrating sensor can detect and notify any liquid, while a second conductivity sensor confirms whether it is hydrocarbon or water present.
The system works on a voting basis, so both have to signal that liquid is present to confirm rainwater.
If only the vibrating switch detects a liquid, it is a hydrocarbon. This can then trigger an alarm to stop any automated pumping process and initiate an intervention.
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