Blowdown drums are a primary component of the safety recovery system and are used to collect overflow of process liquids and gases. They are usually kept at very low levels or completely empty but can be filled very rapidly at high pressures. During a pressure-relief at some stage of the process, hydrocarbon liquids and gases rapidly pass the drum, causing it to rapidly go from empty to full. The blowdown drum’s purpose is to contain and release its content in a safe manner, preventing potential personnel injury as well as plant and environmental damage. This application is thus safety critical and requires highly reliable level measurement devices with the appropriate safety integrity level.
The Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter is ideal for challenging measurements on liquids, slurries, and solids, offering state of the art reliability and safety features in level and interface applications. Rosemount 5300 offers several advantages such as easy installation, no need for calibration, and is unaffected by process conditions. Also, it is SIL 2 certified making it your first choice for safety applications. It has a robust construction and features powerful built-in diagnostics allowing you to focus on the essential part - your plant.