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What is this ?
Level sketch or vessel sketch is the drawing prepared by Instrumentation engineer to show
various Level instruments nozzle details (Flange size, rating) on vessels / drums, their
elevations which is used as input for Mechanical – Static (Vessel) Engineers for further
engineering of vessel / drums.
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Who benefits ?
It benefits both department engineers as interface details are documented and any changes are
tracked as document will be revised.
Disadvantages / Advantages ?
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For smaller project, if no of equipment are very less (such as 1 or 2) preparing this document
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would consume more efforts compared to large scale projects.
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The interface between two disciplines is streamlined and there is no scope for difference in
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inputs and information. The changes will always be traceable. If ambiguity is found, this can be
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documented and corrected.
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Different combinations you can have on vessel (Stand pipe / direct nozzle)
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Equipment Details –
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Process Details –
Process fluid,
Specific Gravity or Density,
Alarm Levels (Low, Low Low, High, High High)
Process & design conditions (Pressure & Temperature),
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Instrument Details –
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Instrument tag no,
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Type of instruments (Radar, DP Level Transmitter, Magnetic Level Gauge),
C – C (Center to center) distance in mm preferably,
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Isolation Valves and sizes,
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Drain & Vent valves and sizes,
Scope Breaks (Instrumentation, Piping, Static),
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Other than Level Instrumentation Nozzles, other instruments nozzle such as Pressure /
Temperature, Inlet, outlet nozzles, Nozzle orientation
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Service – Water
HLL = 1400 mm
HHLL = 1200 mm
LLL = 350 mm
LLLL = 300 mm
Density – 1000 kg/m3, Specific gravity – 1
Low Low Level should be at 10% of Transmitter Range (Subject to project specifications)
High High Level Should be at 90% of Transmitter Range (Subject to project specifications)
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So based on the above guideline, different combinations can be tried to finalise the Transmitter
Nozzle elevations.
Bottom Elevation (HP Tap) : 150 mm (Refer Tip in the above diagram)
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Transmitter Range = (HP Tap Elevation – LP Tap Elevation) * Sp Gravity
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Transmitter Range = (1550 mm -150 mm) * 1 = 1400 mm
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Hence Select Transmitter Range : 0 – 1400 mm
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Calculate LL Level of Level Transmitter
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Level Gauge Nozzle elevations can be at same elevation as it covers full transmitter Range.
Tip – The bottom nozzle elevation is at 150 mm due to welding at TL point of vessel, wherein
welding thickness is @ 80 – 100 mm, Nozzle centre is at 150 mm and nozzle size is generally
2” for Transmitters due to which Instrument nozzle welding may clash with Vessel shell welding
joints. Hence it is recommended to use 150 mm as general guidelines for bottom elevations.
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In case it is required to go below 150 mm due to Low level alarm values, first discuss with
process group if the alarm value can be changed and shifted towards upward side or discuss
with client if LL alarm value at below 10% is acceptable or discuss with vessel engineer / group
if nozzle elevation below 150 mm is possible.
Article Written by :
Nilima singh
Instrumentation and control Engineer
13 year experience in Detail engineering
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Worked on various Refinery, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and chemical projects
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