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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application

Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application
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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application

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Overview: This document provides comprehensive information on Trimod Besta Level Switches, specifically designed for LNG/LPG applications. It details their applications, features, technical specifications, and installation guidelines.
Applications:
  • High and low alarms at reliquefaction plants.
  • Leakage monitoring between hulls and LNG/LPG tanks.
  • Pump control in various tanks, including fuel oil, lubrication oil, and ballast tanks.
Features:
  • Operates at low temperatures down to -196°C.
  • Handles liquid densities as low as 0.32 kg/dm³.
  • Robust design with a long lifespan.
  • Easy installation and high safety integrity levels (SIL1 and SIL2, SIL3 capable).
  • Approved by multiple ship registers and certified by ATEX, IECEx, and ISO 9001.
Technical Specifications:
  • Available in various configurations with flange, float, and switch modules.
  • Flange modules are available in stainless steel, Hastelloy C, and plastic, suitable for high-pressure applications.
  • Switch modules include electric, electronic, and pneumatic elements, with explosion-proof versions available.
  • Operating temperature ranges from -196°C to +270°C, with ambient temperatures from -45°C to +80°C.
  • Minimum liquid density requirements vary by switch type, ranging from 0.32 kg/dm³ to 0.50 kg/dm³.
Installation and Accessories:
  • Weld-on counterflanges are available for easy installation.
  • Test actuators are available for manual and automatic function checks.
Switch Types and Ratings:
  • SPDT and Dual SPDT microswitches are available, with gold-plated contacts for intrinsically safe circuits.
  • Flameproof microswitches are available for hazardous environments.
Additional Features:
  • Epoxy-filled cable entries for maximum safety.
  • IP68 enclosure for enhanced protection.
Specifications: The level switches are designed for high and low alarms, grey and black-water applications, submersible applications, pump control, and interface applications such as water/oil control. They include features like high sparking distance to prevent short circuits and easy disassembly with two screws.
Types of Level Switches:
  • General purpose level switch for high and low alarms.
  • IP68 level switch with cable and epoxy-filled cable entry for submersible applications.
  • Level switch for pump control with adjustable control range up to 557 mm.
  • Pneumatic level switch with ON/OFF and proportional output signal capabilities.
  • Level switch with DIN or ANSI flange for boiler control up to PN320/cl.2500.
  • Level switch with Ex de housing for high/low alarms.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for Bachofen AG, the authorized distributor, located in Uster, Switzerland.
Note: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-1

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Level measurement A brand of Bachofen AG www.trimodbesta.com Features of Trimod Besta Level Switches ■ Designed for low temperature applications down to -196°C ■ Suitable for densities as low as 0.32 kg/dm3 ■ Extremely robust and outstanding lifespan ■ Easy, fast and safe installation ■ Safety integrity level: SIL1 and SIL2 (SIL3 capable) ■ Approved by various ship register: ABS, BV, DNV-GL, LRS, RINA, RMRS, Class NK ■ Certified acc. to ATEX, IECEx, EAC Ex (Russia), ISO 9001 Applications for Trimod Besta Level Switches ■ For high and low alarm at reliquefaction plant. See page 3 to 10. ■ For leakage monitoring, installed between hull and LNG/LPG tanks or within the double hulls. See page 11. ■ For high and low alarm as well as for pump control in fuel oil, lubrication oil and balast tanks, in the bilge, in drinking-, grey- and blackwater tanks, in incinerator units and many more. See page 16.

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-2

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta The 3-modular concept offers an unlimited variety of switches Horizontal mounting Switch modules ■ Electric switch elements (Microswitch) ■ Electronic switch elements (Proximity switch) ■ Pneumatic switch elements (ON/OFF and proportional output) ■ Explosion proof versions (Ex ed and Ex ia) ■ Enclosure: IP65, IP66/67, IP68 ■ Aluminium and stainless steel housing ■ Low/high temperature modules (-196°C to +400°C) Flange modules ■ Square flange, 92 x 92 mm, bolt circle 92 mm ■ Round...

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Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Main criterias for switch type selection 1. Ambient and operating (process) temperature 2. Minimum density of the liquid 3. Process pressure 4. Explosion proof design (Ex ed or Ex ia) Minimum density and process temperature range for switch type ZK... (Ex ed) 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.50 0.44 0.40 0.32 0.20 Minimum density and process temperature range for switch type B8... (Ex ia) 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.50 0.44 0.40 0.32 0.20 0.00

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-4

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Type ZTDK8E28 011Z 76 TDB8E28 011Z 76 Ex ed (ATEX), min. density: 0.4 kg/dm3, Ex ia (ATEX), min. density: 0.4 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -196°C min. operating temperature: -196°C Nominal pressure Operating temperature a) Ambient temperature a) Density of liquid Operating differential Wetside / flange material Housing material Housing gasket Flange dimensions Flange gasket b) Switch element Switch rating Safety classification Certificate Enclosure Safety integrity level PN 25 acc. to DIN -196°C to +270°C -45°C to +80°C min. 0.4...

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-5

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta ZTDK8E2801 07 Ex ed (ATEX), min. density: 0.5 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -196°C TDB8E28 01 07 Ex ia (ATEX), min. density: 0.5 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -196°C Nominal pressure Operating temperature a) Ambient temperature a) Density of liquid Operating differential Wetside / flange material Housing material Housing gasket Flange dimensions Flange gasket b) Switch element Switch rating Safety classification Certificate Enclosure Safety integrity level PN 25 acc....

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Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta ZK8E28 011ZE217 76 Ex ed (ATEX), min. density: 0.32 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -30°C DB8E28 011ZE217 76 Ex ia (ATEX), min. density: 0.32 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -40°C Nominal pressure Operating temperature a) Ambient temperature a) Density of liquid Operating differential Wetside / flange material Housing material Housing gasket Flange dimensions Flange gasket b) Switch element Switch rating Safety classification Certificate Enclosure Safety integrity level PN 25 acc. to DIN -30°C to +145°C -45°C to +80°C min. 0.32...

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Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta ZK8E28 01E217 07 Ex ed (ATEX), min. density: 0.44 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -30°C DB8E28 01E217 07 Ex ia (ATEX), min. density: 0.44 kg/dm3, min. operating temperature: -40°C Nominal pressure Operating temperature a) Ambient temperature a) Density of liquid Operating differential Wetside / flange material Housing material Housing gasket Flange dimensions Flange gasket b) Switch element Switch rating Safety classification Certificate Enclosure Safety integrity level PN 25 acc. to DIN -30°C to +145°C -45°C to +80°C min. 0.44 kg/dm3...

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Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Correlation of operating and ambient temperature of switch types ZK… (Ex ed) Operating temperature [°C]

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-9

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Correlation of operating and ambient temperature of switch types BE… (Ex ia) Operating temperature [°C]

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-10

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Ex min. temperature range density ambient operating Minimum density and temperature range Switch type

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-11

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta The level switch can be placed outside of the LNG tanks or within the double hulls. Type 2DB8E275 01 04G3E276 Ex ia (ATEX), min. density: 0.4 kg/dm3 min. operating temperature: -30°C Nominal pressure Operating temperature Ambient temperature Density of liquid Operating differential Wetside / flange material Housing material Flange dimensions Switch element Switch rating Safety classification Certificate Enclosure Pneumatic connection Air pressure PN 16 acc. to DIN -30°C to +120°C a) -30°C to +120°C a) approx. 0.40 kg/dm3, depending on...

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Level control solutions for LNG/LPG application-12

Engineering Information | LNG/LPG application Trimod Besta Counterflanges The simplest method of installing any Trimod‘Besta level switch of the Standard range is to use our weld-on counterflanges in carbon steel (-10 to +300°C) or stainless steel (-196 to +400°C) Standard Version Version for use with test actuator (type 2382, 2383, 2384E217) Test actuators i he test actuators can be used, if the thank is already equipped with a Trimod’Besta counterflange. Operating pressure: -1 to 25 bar O-ring Flat gasket FPM Blue Gard 3000 EPDM Blue Gard 3000 VMQ Graphite EPDM Ethylen-Propylen-Dien-Rubber...

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