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Chapter 2: Weigh Module Applications

Tanks, Hoppers, and Vessels

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Weigh Module Applications

Weigh modules can be used to convert nearly any structure into a scale. They can be

part of a structure’s original design or can be added to an existing structure. This

chapter describes the most common weigh module applications.

Tanks, Hoppers, and

Vessels

Tanks, hoppers, and vessels are used for material handling in many industries. By

attaching a system of weigh modules to one of these containers, you can weigh the

contents accurately and reliably. This handbook uses “tank” as a generic term to refer to

any tank, hopper, or vessel supported by weigh modules. But each is a specific type of

container used for the purposes described below:

Tanks: A tank is a closed container used to store liquids or solids. Tanks range in size

from small residential tanks for propane or heating fuel to large industrial tanks that can

hold thousands of pounds of material. Figure 2-1 shows a tank supported by

compression weigh modules.

Hoppers: A hopper is a container that is open at the top. It is generally used to dispense

materials or collect ingredients for later processing. Hoppers tend to be smaller than

tanks and are often suspended from a superstructure. Figure 2-2 shows a hopper

supported by tension weigh modules.

Vessels: A vessel is an elaborate tank with equipment to allow heating, cooling, mixing,

or other processes. Many vessels house chemical reactions and therefore must be

capable of accepting precisely measured materials.

Figure 2-1: Tank Supported by Compression Weigh Modules

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