Measurement Solutions for Chemical Processing
Radiometric, also known as nuclear, measurement reliably measures continuous level, interface level, and density in chemical industries that process corrosive, volatile, and continuously changing chemicals.
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Radiometric, also known as nuclear, measurement is ideal for chemical industries that process caustic, corrosive or pressurized materials. Using a sealed radioactive source and external detector allows measurement through the vessel wall, avoiding direct contact with corrosive or pressurized process media.
Common Chemical Processing Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Chemical reactors and reaction vessels | Continuous or Point Level, Density |
| Liquid-liquid separation vessels | Interface Level |
| Corrosive chemical storage tanks | Continuous or Point Level |
| Mixing and blending vessels | Continuous or Point Level, Density |
| Distillation columns and reflux drums | Continuous or Point Level, Interface Level |
| High-pressure process vessels | Continuous or Point Level, Density |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Corrosive and caustic chemicals damage contact sensors
- Foam, agitation and vapor distort level readings
- Changing composition and density affect measurement accuracy
- High pressure and buildup limit conventional sensors
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common
Chemical Processing Measurement Challenges
Find the Right System for Your Chemical Processing Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for corrosive, volatile and continuously changing chemical processes.
Continuously monitor liquids and process materials in reactors, storage tanks, blending vessels and high-pressure vessels.
Measure changing density and concentration in reactors, blending vessels and chemical process streams.
Track liquid layers, foam and product interfaces in separation vessels, reflux drums and distillation processes.
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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.