Measurement technology is more than just data collection – it’s the key to making processes in the chemical industry efficient, safe and truly sustainable. Smart sensors for level and pressure measurement unlock hidden potential for saving resources and reducing emissions. Discover how cutting-edge solutions by VEGA are turning sustainability from vision into measurable reality.
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Why does measurement play a key role in the chemical industry?
The chemical industry faces increasing pressure to focus on sustainability. Companies must use resources more efficiently, cut CO₂ emissions and remain competitive. Measurement technology is central to this effort.
Modern sensors monitor processes in real time and deliver accurate data on levels, pressures, temperatures and flow rates. This creates the basis for sustainable process optimization. With level and pressure sensors from VEGA, companies can reduce raw material use, minimize waste and move towards a circular economy.
How does measurement technology help to conserve resources?
Waste in the chemical industry often stems from inaccurate process control. Reliable data from instrumentation prevents faulty batches. VEGA sensors precisely monitor reactions and reduce by-products.
In dosing, level sensors measure exact quantities in tanks and avoid overdosing. In reactors, pressure sensors provide real-time data to keep processes stable. The result: less waste and greater efficiency.
VEGA sensors also support storage management. They help track inventory levels, prevent overflows and reduce losses.
Practical examples of resource conservation
- Pharmaceutical industry: Sensors ensure precision in synthesis, guaranteeing high-purity ingredients and minimal waste.
- Plastics production: Sensors keep mixing ratios accurate, avoiding faulty production and material loss.
Overall, VEGA sensors boost efficiency, delivering both economic and ecological benefits.
Hydrogen and CCS technologies
Hydrogen is central to decarbonization but poses extreme demands on measurement technology due to low density and extreme pressures. VEGA radar level transmitters reliably monitor hydrogen tanks at high pressure or as low as -253 °C. Pressure sensors up to 1000 bar ensure safe handling of compressed or liquefied hydrogen.
In electrolysis, sensors track pressure and temperature, ensuring efficient and stable green hydrogen production.
For CCS (CO₂ capture and storage), sensors guarantee safe and efficient operation:
- Capture: monitoring exhaust gas facilities with high accuracy.
- Transport: measuring pressure in pipelines to detect leaks.
- Storage: ensuring CO₂ remains safely contained underground.
Measurement technology in the closed-loop economy
A circular economy depends on precise data on flows and quantities. VEGA sensors are essential here.
In recycling plants, they support the separation of plastics, metals and glass, while level measurement ensures optimal material flow. In chemical recycling, sensors monitor reaction conditions to conserve resources.
Digitalization for efficiency
In the chemical industry, precise inventory monitoring is extremely important because it makes it possible to reorder materials in good time and avoid bottlenecks. VEGA Inventory System offers a cloud-based solution for monitoring and managing stocks in silos, tanks and containers.
The benefits include:
- Real-time level data: Transparency across locations ensures better decision-making
- Automated reordering: When a vessel reaches a minimum level, an order is triggered.
- Optimised logistics: Production and supply chain processes can be seamlessly coordinated.
VEGA Inventory System means fewer administrative tasks, improves material availability and reduces production downtime.
Is measurement technology itself sustainable?
Yes! Sustainability starts in development. VEGA builds durable, repairable sensors that perform reliably even under harsh conditions.
A modular design allows defective parts to be replaced individually. Spare parts remain available for years, and maintenance significantly extends service life.
Making sustainability measurable
VEGA sensors are key to a resource-efficient and climate-friendly chemical industry. They enable precise process control, reduce waste and support future technologies like hydrogen and CCS. At the same time, they drive circular economy solutions and digitalisation.
With durable, networked products, sustainability in the chemical industry is no longer just a goal – with VEGA measurement technology, it becomes reality.
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