Flow Measurement for the Energy Industry
HAWK’s level sensors, flow meters, and asset protection instrumentation provide rugged and reliable remote and mobile monitoring solutions for the power and energy industry.
From coal bunker and fly ash hopper level monitoring to fuel and water-holding tank level measurement, HAWK's instruments have been deployed across the most demanding areas of power generation facilities.
HAWK's power plant instrumentation is engineered to withstand extreme heat, dust, and vibration, giving energy producers dependable, continuous data across the most demanding areas of the plant.
Level Measurement Applications in Power Generation
Power and energy facilities rely on continuous, accurate level data to keep operations running safely. HAWK's guided wave radar, free space radar, and acoustic wave level transmitters are purpose-built for the high-temperature, high-dust conditions found in coal handling, ash management, and fuel storage systems.
- Fly Ash Hoppers Under An Electrostatic Precipitator — Reliable bin-level monitoring for ganged fly ash hoppers beneath electrostatic precipitators, helping prevent overfill and unplanned downtime in ash-handling systems.
- Coal Fired Power Stations — Level and positioning solutions for raw coal bunkers, boiler coal bunkers, coal-on-belt detection, and shuttle/discharge wagon positioning control, supporting safe, efficient coal handling from delivery to combustion.
Product Details
HAWK's power and energy product lineup includes the award-winning Centurion Guided Radar (CGR) Level Transmitter for liquids, sludge, and powders, plus HAWKTALK flexible process meters with modular relay, cellular, and cloud-connectivity options — built to integrate with existing plant automation and SCADA systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is power plant instrumentation?
A: Power plant instrumentation refers to the sensors and monitoring systems, such as level transmitters, flow meters, and asset protection devices used to track fuel, ash, coal, and water levels throughout a power generation facility. It ensures safe, efficient operations and helps prevent costly unplanned downtime.
Q: How is coal bunker level measured in power plants?
A: Coal bunker level is commonly measured using radar or acoustic wave level transmitters mounted above the bunker. These non-contact sensors handle dust, vibration, and extreme temperatures, providing continuous level data for raw coal and boiler coal bunkers to support automated shuttle conveyor and wagon positioning control.
Q: How do you monitor fly ash hopper levels?
A: Fly ash hopper levels are typically monitored with point-level or continuous level sensors mounted on the hopper walls or above the ash bed. Acoustic wave and radar transmitters are common choices because they operate reliably in high-temperature, high-dust environments and resist buildup and fouling from fly ash.
Q: What level sensors are used for fuel and water tanks at power plants?
A: Fuel and water-holding tanks at power plants commonly use radar, ultrasonic, or guided wave radar level transmitters for continuous measurement. These technologies provide reliable inventory data for diesel, water, and chemical tanks, helping facilities maintain safe levels and schedule deliveries before critical shortfalls occur.
Q: Why is reliable level measurement important in coal-fired power stations?
A: Reliable level measurement in coal-fired power stations prevents bunker overflows, supports automated conveyor and wagon positioning, and ensures continuous coal feed to boilers. Inaccurate or missing level data can cause production interruptions, safety incidents, and costly emergency maintenance in high-throughput coal handling systems.
Talk to a Power & Energy Measurement Specialist
From coal handling to fuel and water tank monitoring, HAWK's rugged instrumentation helps power and energy producers reduce downtime, improve safety, and maintain reliable operations in the harshest plant environments. Contact our team to find the right level or flow measurement solution for your facility, or request a quote today.
