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Measurement Solutions for Coal Handling and Power Generation
Reliable non-contact level, density, and weight measurement for coal handling systems, fly ash storage, and bulk material conveying applications.
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Common Coal Handling and Power
Measurement Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Fly Ash | Point Level |
| Coal Bunker | Continuous or Point Level |
| Coal Conveyor | Weight |
| Bulk Solids | Weight |
| Hopper | Continuous or Point Level |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Airborne particulates interfere with conventional sensors
- Conveyor vibration affects measurement stability
- Material buildup reduces probe reliability over time
- Common maintenance issues associated with Load Cells
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Coal Handling and Power Generation Process Measurement Challenges
Sensors on coal chutes and bunkers can be damaged by direct contact with abrasive material →
External measurement with no contact with coal, fly ash or moving material →
Heavy conveyor vibration affects measurement stability →
Reliable measurement despite vibration at conveyors and transfer points →
Airborne coal dust and dirty plant conditions reduce sensor reliability →
Compensates for airborne dust in harsh operating conditions →
Material buildup in bunkers, hoppers and chutes can cause faulty readings →
Measures through buildup and plugging without relying on an internal probe →
Maintenance can interrupt coal flow and plant operations →
Minimal maintenance with no need to disrupt coal handling or power generation →
Find the Right System for Your Coal Handling and Power Generation Application
Ronan systems provide reliable, non-contact measurement throughout dusty, abrasive and high-vibration coal handling and power-generation processes.
Continuous-Level Measurement
Continuously monitor coal, fly ash and other bulk materials in bunkers, silos and storage vessels.
Point-Level Measurement
Detect high- or low-level conditions in coal bunkers, fly ash vessels and hoppers.
Density Measurement
Monitor limestone and flue-gas-desulfurization slurry density without contacting the abrasive process material.
Weight Measurement
Measure coal and other bulk materials moving on belt, screw or drag-chain conveyors.
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For more than 60 years, Ronan Engineering has manufactured reliable and leading-edge instrumentation systems. As providers of real-time monitoring and measurements of critical process control points, Ronan has kept some of the world’s largest plants, factories, and facilities running safely and efficiently. Ronan has established manufacturing, sales and service facilities in Kentucky and the United Kingdom.