Monitoring fly ash level poses a lot of challenges for the operator at a power plant. Specifically in the hoppers around the electrostatic precipitator area of a coal-fired power plant, it is crucial to monitor the level of fly ash. An overspill condition around the fly ash hoppers can lead to paperwork dealing with OSHA and EPA regulations for a hazardous material spill, apart from lost production time due to cleanup.
Monitoring the Level of Fly Ash Can Be Challenging
Monitoring fly ash level poses a lot of challenges for the operator at a power plant. Specifically in the hoppers around the electrostatic precipitator area of a coal-fired power plant, it is crucial to monitor the level of fly ash. An overspill condition around the fly ash hoppers can lead to paperwork dealing with OSHA and EPA regulations for a hazardous material spill, apart from lost production time due to cleanup involved.
The Best Solution for Fly Ash Measurement
This technical article explores the issues around point level measurement of fly ash and discusses in detail the use of advanced capacitive probes as a problem-solver for this application. Get a closer look at the implementation of this technology in real-world conditions at a major power station.
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