Overview
In coal-fired power plant flue-gas desulfurization (FGD), four measurement points dominate: limestone slurry feed at the absorber inlet, gypsum slurry at the absorber outlet, AFT (After-Filter Tank) gypsum density, and wastewater suspended solids. They directly determine desulfurization efficiency and equipment life. The conditions — corrosive, hot, scaling — are punishing for any density meter.
Typical challenges
- Limestone / gypsum slurry corrodes wetted parts severely
- Crystallization causes insertion meters to scale and require frequent service
- Chloride-rich wastewater pits standard stainless
- Sealed-source meters carry licensing and shielding overhead
Recommended solutions
| Measurement point | Principle | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Absorber inlet — limestone slurry | Ultrasonic | PS7000 |
| Absorber outlet — gypsum slurry | Ultrasonic | PS7000 |
| AFT tank — gypsum density | Ultrasonic / Tuning fork | PS7000 / PS7400 |
| Wastewater discharge | Ultrasonic / Microwave | PS7000 / PS7600 |