Non-Contact

Continuous Level
Measurement on
MC Pump
Standpipes
Who is Berthold?

 Berthold has been a world leader in

radiation measurements since 1946
 Berthold is headquartered in Bad
Wildbad, Germany
 Berthold Technologies U.S.A. office is in
Oak Ridge, TN
STANDPIPE
BEFORE
INSTALLATION
OF BERTHOLD
LEVEL
SYSTEM
Multi-Stand Pipe Level Installation

Rod Source in Yellow

Typical MC Stand Pipe Application
Parameters
Detector
Source MC STAND PIPE;
 Diameter is approx 36”
 Wall thickness is 3/16”
h  Measurement span is
about 9’
 Level span begins 36”s
100 % 0%
above the center line of
the MC Pump
Typical Radiation Detector Mounting
Basics of the Level Measurement
 The source on one side of the MC Stand
Pipe and a detector is on the opposite side;
 The pulp stock absorbs radiation as the
level in the Stand Pipe changes;
 The level is measured by changes in the
detector radiation when the pulp stock level
changes;
Competition from Non-Radiation
Level Techniques
 DP Cells do not measure pressure when the
consistency increases because of the
nature of this highly viscous product
 Capacitance level insertion probes are
stressed extensively as the consistency
increases leading to mechanical failures
 Material bridging will also make these
contacting level techniques worthlist
 Advantages of Non Contacting
Measurement

 Mounted completely outside the vessel and

so not subject to material buildup, vibration;
 Detects changing levels without contacting
the process material.
 Is safe, easy to install & calibrate, and
requires very little maintenance.
Why Select Non Contacting Level

 Above 10% to 12% consistency the product

acts more & more like a solid
 The results of the irregular inlet flow and the
MC Pumping leads to a highly turbulent ,
sometimes violent Stand Pipe
 Simple calibration & 100% uptime optimizes
the bleach plant output
Competition from other
Radiation Gauging Companies
 Use a series of three point sources
shooting radiation beams leading to a non-
linear level system
 Long 9 or 10 foot detector is very difficult to
stabilize leading to frequent re-
calibrations
 The Berthold Maintenance Free
Gauge
Detector With the Berthold System;
Source
 The source is linearized;
 Low activity is required,
h (typ 1-2mCi)
 Two Point Calibration;
 Empty and Full & your
100 % 0%
through
How is the Berthold Level Gauge
used to Control Level?

 Level system controls the Discharge Valve

Position via DCS
 Level system initiates the water dilution
valves when level is too low
 Level system initiates the water dilution
valves when level is too high
The Berthold Source Shielding
Rod Source Shieldings
Co-60 rod source

Model PB80 Model PB200

The Berthold Scintillation Detector
Detector -- Scintillation Counter
Radiation Dynodes Pulse
Amplifier
Light flash

Photo
Cathode

- +
Advantages of Scintillation Type
Detector

 High Sensitivity: Leading to very small

radiation source sizes.
 Stable Operation: Drift free operation
resulting in one permanent calibration.
 Digital Output: Gamma rays are converted to
electrical pulses.
 MC Stand Pipe Level System
mm

1000
200

400

600

800
0 0.03
0.03
9 foot
0.04
Span 0.04

Co-60 Activity distribution

0.05
Control 0.07
at 45% 0.09
to 55% 0.11
0.14
Protect 0.17
5.0mrem/h
MC 0.22
1.0mrem/h
Pump 0.27
0.24
Typical Activity / Doserate for
Stand Pipe Application

 Radiation Source Activity: Intensity of gamma

radiation, measured in millicuries (activity is
only 1.5 millicuries for Stand Pipe)
 Doserate: The measurement of the gamma
radiation field, measured in millirem per hour
(less than 3.0 mrem per hour for Stand Pipe)
Other Berthold Applications in a
Pulp Mill
 Green Liquor Density
 Black Liquor Density
 Digestor Level
 Salt Cake Density
 Wood Chip Moisture
 Wood Chip Belt Scale
 Lime Mud Density
Licensing Options in the USA

GENERAL LICENSE: Due to the very small

radiation source size, Berthold can distribute
without the need of a State or NRC license.

SPECIFIC LICENSE: Customers may chose

this method of licensing if desired.
Local Berthold Technologies
Contacts:

 Knowledgeable, experienced local Sales &

service Representatives are available to
assist you in all U.S. states and Canada
 Contact our U.S. headquarters in Oak Ridge,
TN at (865) 483-2118 for the representative in
your area.
In Conclusion:
 On a standpipe where quick level
measurement response time is essential;
 where a reliable non-contacting measurement
is needed;
 where simple empty and full calibration is
possible without product In the Pipe Stand;
 Berthold level gauges are the Best Choice!!!