Fossil raw materials/petrochemistry

Liebherr has been developing measurement systems for industrial automation since 1985. Our sensors reliably determine the moisture in various materials. The benefit of Liebherr measurement systems is high precision thanks to 40 measurements per second, as well as the sensors' reproducibility.

Moisture and water content determination

Liebherr has been developing measurement systems for industrial automation since 1985. Our sensors reliably determine the moisture or water content in various materials and liquids. The benefit of Liebherr measurement systems is high precision thanks to 40 measurements per second, as well as the sensors' reproducibility. The systems can be integrated in various production facilities such as on conveyor belts, upstream and downstream of dryers, at transfer points, in hoppers but also in pipelines or tanks. Our systems measure, monitor and regulate the humidity or water content automatically and in real time. Continuous measurement guarantees high precision.

Sensors are developed and manufactured at the Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH location in Bad Schussenried (Germany). Here, we produce and calibrate the sensors in an environment protected against ESD.

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Sensor manufacturing in Bad Schussenried (Germany)

Sensor manufacturing in Bad Schussenried (Germany)

Sensor manufacturing in Bad Schussenried (Germany)
We test each sensor over the entire working temperature range in a process that takes several hours.

We test each sensor over the entire working temperature range in a process that takes several hours.

When Liebherr started producing sensors, we used the measurement systems that we developed ourselves only in our own concrete mixing plants. The sensors determine the sand moisture in the running process. For this task, we developed sensors that work reliably even under extreme outdoor conditions. Our experience in concrete technology pays off for our customers: Liebherr sensors measure precisely and have a long service life.

Examples of uses for fossil raw materials/petrochemistry

  • Water content of liquids
    Integrated in pipelines, the FMS/WMS determines the water content in oils, diesel and other emulsions in both ex-free and ex-protected ambient conditions of the applicable equipment category II 1 G to Zone 0.

    Water content of liquids

    Integrated in pipelines, the FMS/WMS determines the water content in oils, diesel and other emulsions in both ex-free and ex-protected ambient conditions of the applicable equipment category II 1 G to Zone 0.

  • Moisture determination in coal
    Installed above a conveyor belt, the sensor slides over the coal by means of sliding shoe carriages (sensors with explosion protection available, up to applicable equipment category II 1 D for zone 20).

    Moisture determination in coal

    Installed above a conveyor belt, the sensor slides over the coal by means of sliding shoe carriages (sensors with explosion protection available, up to applicable equipment category II 1 D for zone 20).

  • Moisture measurement in biomass
    The Liebherr moisture measuring installations guarantee that the target moisture is adhered to exactly when processing natural materials.

    Moisture measurement in biomass

    The Liebherr moisture measuring installations guarantee that the target moisture is adhered to exactly when processing natural materials.

  • Water content determination in gear and engine oils
    The P30-S sensor is particularly space-saving and reliably measures the moisture or water content in liquids such as diesel, gear oil and much more.

    Water content determination in gear and engine oils

    The P30-S sensor is particularly space-saving and reliably measures the moisture or water content in liquids such as diesel, gear oil and much more.

  • Water content measurement - Litronic-WMS II

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    Products

    These products are available for applications in the field of fossil raw materials and petrochemistry.

    Litronic WMS

    Determination of the water content in liquids (emulsions/oils) and bulk solids in explosion-protected areas is possible with our WMS product family.

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    Litronic FMS P78

    Thousands of sensors are reliably in use worldwide by this sensor in a wide variety of materials and industries.

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    Litronic FMS RMH12

    The pipe sensor was specially developed for determining the smallest amounts of water (trace moisture) in liquids. The sensor in conjunction with the FMS III evaluation and transfer unit is used, for example, in test and trial systems for monitoring the water separation ability in diesel fuel filters.

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    Litronic FMS P30-S

    The smallest of the sensors was specially developed for confined spaces and impresses with its compact design. We offer suitable weld-on fittings for use in pipelines.

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    Litronic FMS P80-CAN

    Our CAN-capable sensor sends the signals directly to the customer's control and is processed on site.

    The plug-in sensor is specially designed for on and off-road applications, vehicles in construction and agricultural areas as well as in engine applications.

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    Litronic FMS II Evaluation and transfer module

    The modular design allows networking of up to 16 sensors on one evaluation unit. Extensive signal processing options for transfer to a higher-level control and the exact and fast calibration of the measured sections are just some of the many advantages.

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    Further information and downloads

    • Petrochemistry: Crude oil, diesel, biodiesel, hardening oil, fuels, coolants, lubricants
    • Building materials industry: Ores, minerals, dusts, slag, ceramic powder, coal, coke, mineral, aluminium granulate, sludges

    We will be happy to send you the relevant job reports on request.

    Litronic WMS

    Under explosive conditions, our Litronic WMS enables reliable water content determination in various bulk solids, emulsions and liquids.

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    Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH

    Im Elchgrund 12

    88427 Bad Schussenried

    Germany


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    Im Elchgrund 12

    88427 Bad Schussenried

    Germany


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    Control systems

    Liebherr develops user-friendly control systems for mixing plants. These increase efficiency and the concrete's mixing quality. Control systems

    Bad Schussenried location

    Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH manufactures a wide range of concrete technology products in Bad Schussenried (Germany). Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH