3DLevelScanner S
The 3DLevel Scanner – Model S determines the average volume of bulk solids stored in small silos with diameters of up to 4 or 5 meters (13 – 16 feet) and height up to 70 meters (230 feet).
It incorporates APM’s proprietary non-contact dust-penetrating technology enabling it to overcome the challenges of harsh, dusty environments regardless of the type or characteristics of the material being stored.
APM software provides continuous readings of the measurements for display on remote screens to facilitate timely intervention and maintenance.
3DLevelScanner M
The 3DLevel Scanner – Model M maps the entire surface area of practically any kind of bulk solids stored in large silos, open bins and stockpiles (up to 15 meters / 49 feet in diameter and heights of up to 70 meters / 230 feet), and generates highly accurate measures of the level and volume of the contents.
It incorporates APM’s proprietary non-contact dust-penetrating technology enabling it to overcome the challenges of harsh,dusty environments regardless of the type or characteristics of the material being stored.
APM software provides continuous readingsof the volumemeasurementsfor display on remote screens to facilitate timely intervention and maintenance.
3DLevelScanner MV
The 3DLevel Scanner – Model MV maps the entire surface area of practically any kind of bulk solids stored in large silos, open bins and stockpiles(up to 15 meters / 49 feet in diameter and heights of up to 70 meters / 230 feet), and generates highly accurate measures of the level and volume of the contents.
It incorporates APM’s proprietary non-contact dust-penetrating technology enabling it to overcome the challenges of harsh,dusty environments regardless of the type or characteristics of the material being stored.
APM software provides a 3D representation of the contents – including material build-up and other irregularities that form over time – for display on remote screens to facilitate timely intervention and maintenance.
3DLevelScanner HC
Advanced technology for measuring corrosive materials in silos to provide accurate volume and material proï¬le information.
The 3DLevelScanner HCTM is designed using high performing materials to protect it from the harshest and most corrosive materials and allow it to measure in production and storage of quick lime, ammonia, PTA, oils, salts, salt mines and many other harsh materials and environments.
This has been achieved by using the right protective high performing materials:
- HALAR coating for the mechanical parts
- VITON for the O-rings and rubbers
- Specially coated stainless steel fasteners
This allows the 3DLevelScanner HC to maintain its dust-penetrating ability as well as the ability to measure even materials with low dielectric constant, and its built-in self-cleaning technology that makes it practically maintenance-free.
The 3DLevelScanner HCTM works with many materials on the USAs DOT class 8 material list, such as:
- Acetic Acid
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Benzene and PTA
- Butanol
- Calcium Hydroxide and Quick Lime
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Methanol
- Methylene Chloride
- Nitric Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Sodium Chlorite
- Sodium Hypochlorite
- Sulfuric Acid
3DLevelScanner HC includes an array of three antennas that generate low-frequency acoustic signals and receive echo signals from the silos contents. Using three antennas provides a detailed view of the materials surface, allowing high accuracy volume measurements and a 3D representation of material formation. Surface visualization can be shared by remote computer in the control room.
The 3DLevelScanner HC is a continuous measurement device that can be connected to any PLC or SCADA system, making it the ultimate control system that allows managers to see in real time what is actually going on inside the silo.
3DLevelScanner HT
The HT (High Temperatures) configuration of APM’s 3DLevelScanner II (All Models) helps overcome challenges of providing accurate, reliable, and timely measures of the true volume of materials stored at high temperatures up to 180CÂ (or 356F).
APM’s technology is designed to operate very effectively in harsh environmental conditions such as dust and humidity. It provides optimal coverage for practically any size or type of silo, with single or multiple filling points, and readily detects and displays material build-up using APM’s special visualization tool.
Managers in relevant departments in an organization operations and production, logistics, finance may access such data any time and from any place, allowing them to make the informed decisions that maximize success of the enterprise.
Multi-Scanner System MVL
The APM Multi-Scanner System is comprised of two or more 3DLevelScanners Model MVL, extending APM’s innovative volume and level measurement technology to cover very wide silos, domes, and other very large open bins, bulk storage rooms, stockpiles and warehouses.
This unique system measures practically any kind of solid material, and effectively provides accurate volume measurements critical for inventory and production process control in many industrial applications, including:
- Coal bunkers in power plants
- Large domes of raw sugar
- Large silos of corn for ethanol manufacturing
- Large clinker silos and very large cement silos in cement manufacturing plants
- Large silos of Soy beans for seed oil production
- Animal feed stored in large open bins and warehouses
- Wide warehouses and open bins storing fertilizers such as phosphates,
potassium and others - Wide stockpiles of lime stones, copper ore, iron ore and other ores
- Large domes of fertilizers in ports
- Wide open bins storing salt
- Very large silos of grains
The Model MVL visualization feature provides early warning of build-up loads and bridges that randomly form over time enabling immediate response to maintenance problems.
Each System is supllied with APM 3DVisionTM software for Windows-based computers
The software processes measurement data recorded by APM’s MultiScanner System sensors installed on the silo / open bin / warehouse.
A special algorithm combines the data from the scanners of the System, presents vessel general information as well as measurement data such as:
- volume
- min/max level/distance
- mass (with a given density)
It also generates a 3D representation of actual allocation of product within the silo or bin or warehouse for display on remote computer screens.
3DLevelManager
APM 3DLevel Manager software tool control and configures APM 3DLevelScanners S/M/MV.
The software reads all the measurements from the 3DLevelScanner including displaying the 3D profile of the surface area.
Volcan
APM is now offering managers real answers to their ESP’s fly ash needs, the Volcan®. The Volcan was designed specifically for installations inside ESP hoppers, above the fly ash. Using a 3 horn array the scanner maps the entire surface of the material, not just one point, to collect necessary data. This means that managers can now literally see in real time what is going on inside the hopper.
The Volcan is dust penetrating, precise even with low dielectric constant material and its inherent self cleaning technology is very effective. These features qualify it as a highly suitable solution for the harsh fly ash environment.
APM’s Volcan presents the flay ash profile on the control workstation
Knowing the actual situation within the hopper allows managers to make informed decisions and control the process better. This could mean taking preventive measures such as turning hopper wall heating on where buildup seems to be starting. It could also mean less frequent hopper emptying and early detection of system malfunctions.
As the only solution on the market to give continuous real time volumetric readings of the fly ash, the Volcan truly allows managers to do more with less and control their ESPs’ fly ash. One point level switch is simply not enough.
Conclusion
ESP hoppers present managers with unique challenges. Making the right decisions in order to optimize the tradeoff between risks and costs is a challenge and without the correct information it becomes even more problematic. The new Volcan tracking solution offers managers the full set of data needed for making informed decisions, allowing them to maintain low costs and low risk levels concurrently.
3DMultiVision Software
APM 3DMultiVision™ software for Windows-based computers processes measurement data recorded by APM’s 3DLevelScannerTM and MultiScanner System sensors installed on silos, open bins and warehouses. The program collects and integrates data from all vessels monitored, across multiple sites, even those distributed over remote geographic regions. 3DMultiVision provides sophisticated analyses based on real-time conditions as well as historical data that allow managers to improve workflows while reducing operating costs. Managers and staff with appropriate authorization may view this information from any place in the world over common LAN as well as wireless connections.
The software presents vessel general information as well as measurement data such as:
• volume
• min/max level/distance
• mass (with a given density)
By clicking on one or more of the chosen vessels’ icons, customer can retrieve the 3D visualization of the vessel content to view real-time allocation of the material (in MV/MVL version only).
3DMultiVision Mobile Application
Having the needed information available on the right person’s computer is great, but having this same information available to all relevant people, any time, any place is the real deal. With this ability the organization can really use the information to generate results. Now APM makes this possible by connecting its 3DMultiVision software to a web server and making the information visible through any smartphone.
3DLinkPro
The APM 3DLinkPro provides state-of-the-art GSM/GPRS wireless communications with all APMproducts. It significantly enhances customer service by providing the following key benefits:
- Easy software upgrades
- Remote analysis  of data
- Remote diagnosis of system performance
- Remote system configuration
The possibility of such remote access is especially advantageous in situation where traditional wiring would require considerably more work and expense – where units are installed far from home base and/or over a broad terrain.