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Polymerization plant

Sensors for the chemical industry

State-of-the-art sensors for chemical plants ensure accurate measurements, increase operational efficiency and lower long-term maintenance costs

Outdated technology can compromise both production processes and availability. Older measuring technologies leveraging mechanical components are less accurate and require higher levels of maintenance than modern equivalents in order to ensure production. Investing today to replace old mechanical devices with innovative sensor technology will pay dividends in the long run, both in productivity gains and maintenance cost savings.

How we can help

Irrespective of the chemical industrial process or application, the latest generation of Endress+Hauser sensors will enable you to hit your productivity and cost targets, providing accurate measurements, reducing maintenance and downtime during calibration and proof testing. Moreover, our sales and service teams are available worldwide for end-to-end support, from selecting the appropriate sensors to replace old devices, to designing custom maintenance concepts.

  • Safe in-process cleaning and calibration plus self-diagnostics and effortless proof testing through smart instrumentation with integrated Heartbeat Technology

  • Advanced diagnostics for unplanned shutdown prevention

  • Directly available mobile field data with RFID tags for fast access to asset information

  • Unified platforms in transmitters to support a reliable, focused maintenance approach

  • Best-fit instruments with intrinsic safety and high accuracy providing reliable data and process safety

Applications

Measure polymerization viscosity efficiently

Viscosity is a crucial fluid property and a fundamental measurement parameter in polymerization process control. As a variable, it can be used to monitor product quality. Older viscosity measuring devices using mechanical components require regular maintenance to ensure filters are kept clear and production is running.

Polymerization viscosity measurement with Promass I
Our expertise in the field

The Endress+Hauser Coriolis Promass I flowmeter offers multiple benefits over older mechanical devices for peak performance at reduced operational costs.

  • No filter required, meaning significant time and cost savings in maintenance with sustained process performance and safety

  • Optimize product quality with a single measuring point. In-line multivariable measurement of flow, density, temperature and viscosity

  • Minimize pressure loss with a straight, single-tube design

Prolong sensor lifetimes

In Olefin, quenching pH measurement of the contaminated quench water at regular intervals can go a long way to helping prevent fouling in the bottom of the tower. Cleaning sensors at least every other day is required, a time-consuming and labor-intensive activity which, if left undone, can result in their needing to be replaced every two weeks.

Liquiline Control CDC90 for automatic cleaning of pH sensors
Our expertise in the field

The Endress+Hauser Liquiline CDC90 extends the lifetime of your sensor more than thirtyfold.

  • Save time with in-process cleaning and calibration with no electrode removal necessary

  • Spur efficiency with self-diagnostic systems such as sensor conditioning checks

  • Foster safety for people and processes as no handling of contaminated water is needed

Prevent unplanned shutdowns

Use of old, magnetic level gauge devices during olefin fractionation in high-temperature environments can reduce safety and result in unreliable measurements. Moreover, unplanned shutdowns can occur if the temperature gets too high.

Chemical facility
Our expertise in the field

The Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP51 guided wave radar ensures controlled, reliable fractionation.

  • Measure levels remotely, continuously and reliably in high-temperature conditions based on the time-of-flight principle

  • Avoid unplanned shutdowns by detecting false trips which create the risk of a stuck device

  • Enhance safety with a second unit connected to the Safety Instrumented System (SIS)

What you can do

Click through these process maps and learn how you can reduce maintenance costs in your chemical plant!

Process map of a batch reactor in the chemical industry ©Endress+Hauser

With modern technologies you keep your polymerization reactor under control.

Process map of ethylene production ©Endress+Hauser

Modernizing your ethylene production ensures a smooth process with reliable data to enhance productivity and to prevent unplanned shutdowns.

Process map of an olefin quenching tower ©Endress+Hauser

A reliable pH measurement at regular intervals of the quenching water requires cleaning of the sensor at least every other day, which takes up a great deal of effort in terms of time and people.

Process map of fractionation in the olefin process ©Endress+Hauser

Decreased process control creates unreliable fractionation – for example, remote control cannot be done with outdated technology for level measurement.

Meet our expert

"In my experience, if you want to reduce your total cost of ownership, you need to reduce at least your maintenance costs."

Gustavo Stasiejko

Industry Development Manager, Endress+Hauser Group Services AG

Benefits

With 60+ years of application know-how in chemical industries, we stand for a long-lasting relationship with our customers. With your benefits in mind, we make sure you get the necessary support to optimize your processes, from choosing the right sensor through to maintenance concepts. The basis for your success is our global service and sales force located in your region and standing by your side as trusted experts.

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  • 650,000+

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