Germany’ s Bayernoil refinery— which experienced its own explosion incident in January 2025— uses VEGAFLEX 86 guided wave radar sensors to improve the separation process in its desalinators. The sensor’ s precise interface measurements despite fluctuating densities allowed for optimal positioning of high-voltage grids and tank usage. Operating reliably at elevated temperatures around 130 degrees Celsius, the VEGAFLEX 86 ensured accurate monitoring for more efficient processing.
Built to last To ensure sensors are fail-safe, they must also be made from robust materials. To this end, the VEGAFLEX 86 uses a ceramic cell to monitor mud density in abrasive environments. It is also built from strong materials like 316L stainless steel, Alloy C22 and Tantalum that resist corrosion, seawater and mechanical stress. The sensor’ s compact, lightweight design allows for easy installation, and many models, including the VEGABAR 81, are SIL2-certified for reliable and safe use in critical, high-risk applications. As demands on safety, environmental responsibility and system reliability aboard oil rigs continue to rise, so too does the need for equipment that can perform under pressure. Accurate sensor technologies are proving indispensable here, and the continued evolution of radar and pressure sensing technologies offers a glimpse into a future where offshore monitoring is not only more precise, but also more resilient.
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