Level measurement in tanks with grey or black water
Ultrasonic
Hydrostatic
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement
Measuring point
Tank
Measuring range up to
4 m
Medium
Grey/black water
Process temperature
0 … +30 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Contamination and buildup in the sewage tank, ship approval
Application
Waste water, known as grey/black water on ships, is treated on board larger vessels using ship-board clarification plants or it may be stored in special grey/black water tanks to await final disposal. Direct electrical measuring principles are mandatory for level measurement.