Pipe pressures on the manifold

Manifold – interface for loading and unloading

Monitoring the pipeline pressures at the manifold ensures the safety of on-board and dock equipment, and provides the basis for pump control. During loading and unloading processes, excess pressure or vacuum can arise in the product pipelines if pump capacity is too high or if valves remain closed. This can damage the manifold or the cargo tanks. Local pressure indication provides additional security for all operations.

Pressure monitoring of the product pipeline with VEGABAR 54

The hydraulic submersible pumps handle widely different products out of the storage tanks with pressures up to +16 bar. VEGABAR 54, with its front-flush ceramic diaphragm, is particularly suitable for monitoring the pipeline pressures. The ceramic-capacitive CERTEC measuring cell is resistant to abrasive or corrosive products and can be easily cleaned by rinsing. The indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM, visible through the instrument lid, locally indicates the current line pressures.

Pressure measurement at the feed pumps with VEGABAR 53

The hydraulic feed pumps are operated with an on-board pressure between +160 and +250 bar. VEGABAR 53 is used to regulate the output of these hydraulic pumps. The rugged strain gauge measuring cell in the sensor can withstand hydraulic pressure up to +400 bar.