In the petrochemical industry, process plants often rely on radiation-based level and density detectors.
In the petrochemical industry, process plants often rely on radiation-based level and density detectors. Various vessels within polypropylene plants—reactors, product chambers, flash drums, and purge bins—utilize radiation-based detectors. However, naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) compromises the accuracy of the level measurement in these vessels.
NORM exists in oil and gas in the form of radon and its decay daughters. NORM amount varies depending on where the hydrocarbons are extracted and the length of time since the extraction. Some locations have a higher concentration of NORM in petrochemicals than others. During petrochemical processing, NORM can travel to different por
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