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News Release from: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Process Instruments) | Subject: Krilpro
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 October 2007
Next-generation nuclear interface level
device
The Thermo Scientific Krilpro is the latest in a line of nuclear products specifically designed to improve the efficiency and stability of the delayed coking process used in refineries
The Krilpro advanced nuclear interface level device uses a reduced source size as the basis of its neutron backscatter technology to provide accurate detection of light, medium and heavy foam as well as wet and dry coke It enables refiners to maximise coke drum output per cycle while reducing anti-foam usage for optimum process control and improved profitability
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 8 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Thermo Scientific Krilpro is engineered for extremely high precision, allowing operators to make proactive decisions based upon true coke foam interface.
The patent-pending pulse-mode ion chamber design allows non-intrusive measurement of hydrogen material in a process vessel and ensures stability and repeatability over a wide temperature range.
The source and detector are situated in a housing mounted to one side of the coke drum to simplify installation and maintenance.
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The Krilpro can also be integrated with two other Thermo Scientific nuclear devices, the DensityPRO nuclear density gauge and the LevelPRO continuous gamma level gauge, to create a comprehensive coke drum monitoring system.
"At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we're dedicated to meeting the increasing industrial demands for smaller source sizes.
We believe that the Krilpro unmatched precision and stability will quickly make it the industry standard in the delayed coking process," said Tony Hart, Krilpro product manager of Thermo Fisher Scientific: "The Krilpro builds on our legacy of innovation and showcases our commitment to manufacturing products that deliver a significant return on investment." Key features of the Thermo Scientific Krilpro include:.
* Drift-free electronics for high temperature stability.
* Small source size that is ALARA-compliant in the U.S.
* High precision and repeatability.
* State-of-the-art ion chamber design.
* Wide sensor temperature range.
* Compact design and lightweight for easy installation and servicing.
* Rugged design for harsh environments.
Approvals: transmitter.
FMRC approved for use in Class I, Div.2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Div.2, Groups F, G; Class III, Div.2; NEMA 4X.
CSA approved as above plus Class II, Div.2, Group E; ENCL TYPE 4X.
CE Mark: Compliant.
Low Voltage Directive: Compliant.
EMC Directive: Compliant.
Approvals: General.
CSA (C, US) approved for use in Class I Div 1, Groups B, C, D; Class I Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F, G; Class III; Temp Code: T6; Encl type 4X; Ta: -40C to +80C (-40F to +176F).
ATEX approved for use in II 2 G IIC T3-T6; (T6: Tamb -20C to +40C); (T4: Tamb -20C to +55C); (T3: Tamb -20C to +70C).
Radiation Source data: 100 mCi AmBe (3.7 GBq).
Surface Radiation: Less than 25uSV/hr at 5 cm from Krilpro surface; Less than 2.5uSV/hr at 100 cm from Krilpro surface.
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