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Measurement Solutions for Refining, Oil, and Gas
Reliable non-contact level, density, and interface measurement for refining processes involving hydrocarbons, vapor, and hazardous operating conditions.
Explore industries by the type of process environment and material challenges commonly encountered:
Common Refining, Oil, and Gas Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Distillation columns and fractionators | Continuous or Point Level, Density |
| Reflux drums and overhead receivers | Continuous or Point Level, Interface Level |
| Desalters and oil-water separators | Interface Level |
| Catalytic cracking and hydroprocessing vessels | Continuous or Point Level, Density |
| Coke drums and heavy-residue vessels | Continuous or Point Level |
| Refinery storage and surge tanks | Continuous Level |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- High temperatures and pressures limit conventional sensor performance
- Vapor, foam and turbulent process conditions distort level readings
- Fouling, coke and heavy residue build up on contact instruments
- Corrosive hydrocarbons and hazardous areas shorten instrument life and complicate maintenance
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Refining, Oil and Gas Process
Measurement Challenges
Contact sensors are exposed to hot, corrosive, or fouling process
streams →
External measurement, no contact with refining process media
High pressure and high temperature challenge conventional
devices →
Reliable performance in severe refinery operating conditions
Coke, fouling, and internal coating reduce measurement accuracy →
Compensates for internal buildup and fouling
Separator and vessel interface measurements can be inconsistent →
Accurate interface and level measurement in critical refining vessels
Maintenance can require shutdowns or vessel access →
Minimal maintenance with less process interruption
Find the Right System for Your Refining, Oil and Gas Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for high-pressure, high-temperature and continuously changing refining processes.
Continuous Level Measurement
Continuously monitor material levels in separators, reactors, storage tanks and hydrocarbon process vessels.
Density Measurement
Measure changing density and concentration in refinery process streams without contacting the material.
Interface Level Measurement
Track oil, water, gas, emulsion and product interfaces in separators and other multiphase vessels.
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Ronan will work closely with you to develop a reliable measurement solution for your most challenging process applications.
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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.