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Biodiesel Fuel Plant Experiences Greater Throughput with Reliable Level Measurement

Biodiesel Fuel Plant Experiences Greater Throughput with Reliable Level Measurement

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© 2008 Rosemount Inc. All rights reserved For more information: www.rosemount.com ALTERNATIVE FUELS Biodiesel Fuel Plant Experiences Greater Throughput with Reliable Level Measurement ROSEMOUNT 5301 A Rosemount 5300 with a HTHP single probe was installed directly into the glycerin reboiler Use of a single lead probe eliminated contamination issues from the process fluid. RESULTS • Reliable and accurate level measurement • Control of level in the reboiler • Increased production of biodiesel APPLICATION Glycerin level in a reboiler. Operating at a high temperature, the glycerin is boiling and heavy diesel vapors are present. There is a great deal of turbulence and a small measurement span. CUSTOMER A biodiesel refiner in the United States. This refiner uses a variety of raw materials

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