Dry Goods & Bulk Solids Solutions

Dry Goods & Bulk Solids Solutions
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Introduction

Dry Goods & Bulk Solids Solutions

What Kind of Dry Goods Storage Solutions Do We Offer?

We provide a dual technology approach designed specifically for the complexities of bulk solids:

Continuous Level Measurement (Radar)

Using the L&J MCG 1600SFI and MCG 1800F series, our radar systems:

  • Penetrate heavy dust clouds.
  • Deliver accurate, real-time surface measurements.
  • Out perform ultrasonics in dusty or low visibility silos.

Point Level Detection (Switches)

Through the Delavan product family, especially the Captrol series, we offer:

  • Rugged RF Capacitance point switches.
  • “Coating ignorant” technology that prevents false trips.
  • Reliable high and low level indications for powders, grains & pellets.
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Where Are These Solutions Used?

Our solids focused measurement tools support operations across Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Power Generation.

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Applications Include

  • Coal bunkers in power plants.
  • Grain silos and feed storage.
  • Plastic pellet storage for molding & extrusion.
  • Cement, limestone, gypsum, wood chips, sand, fly ash, and more.
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Products Typically Used

  • Delavan Captrol & Sonac Series for overflow prevention.
  • MCG 1600SFI Radar for inventory grade level monitoring.
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Services Provided

Antenna Selection & Design Support: Ensures radar beam placement avoids obstructions (internal ladders, bracing, or ledges) to maintain clean reflections.

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Why Are Level Tools Important for Dry Goods Applications?

Bulk solids behave differently from liquids, creating challenges such as uneven surfaces and dust interference.

Operational Efficiency

Solids can “rathole” or “bridge,” leaving operators with the false impression that silos are full.

Our sensors detect these anomalies, preventing sudden raw material shortages.

Safety (Dust Explosion Hazard)

Overfilled grain, coal, or powder silos can generate dangerous dust clouds. High-level switches are critical safeguards for dust explosion prevention.

Inventory Accuracy

Real-time insight ensures:

  • Better production planning
  • Reduced emergency ordering
  • Lower carrying costs

Introduction to Dry Goods Solutions

Measuring bulk solids is far more demanding than liquid applications. From thick dust clouds inside cement silos to the uneven “angle of repose” on grain surfaces, many sensors fail to generate reliable data.

Cognesense solves these challenges using a combination of FMCW radar and RF capacitance technologies. By uniting L&J’s Process Radar solutions with the rugged solids handling expertise of Delavan, we deliver accurate, real-time visibility into your raw material levels—ensuring production stays uninterrupted.

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How It Works & Key Advantages

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Penetrating Dust & Harsh Atmospheres

Our FMCW and pulse radar solutions (e.g., MCG 1600 series) use high-frequency signals engineered to:

  • Ignore dust, powders, and particulates.
  • Deliver stable reflections even in poor visibility.
  • Provide continuous, maintenance-free level measurement.
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Ignoring Buildup & False Alarms

Delavan RF Capacitance switches with Driven Shield circuitry:

  • Distinguish between material presence and coating buildup.
  • Prevent false positives.
  • Maintain reliability in sticky, dusty, or cling-prone applications.
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Non-Contact Reliability

Top-mounted radar keeps delicate electronics:

  • Out of the product flow
  • Away from abrasive materials
  • Clear of shifting or collapsing product piles

Perfect for coal, plastic pellets, stone, grains, and more.

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Installation & Retrofit Considerations

Versatile Mounting Options

VOur sensors include:
  • Topmount flanges
  • Extended housings
  • Adjustable Gimbal/Aiming kits

These ensure proper alignment and optimal radar reflection—critical in silos with internal obstructions.

Why Cognesense?

Cognesense uniquely blends:

  • Delavan’s decades-long solids experience, and
  • L&J Technologies’ high precision radar expertise

This creates a portfolio purpose built for the realities of bulk solids—not repurposed liquid sensors.

We Understand
  • Coal doesn’t behave like crude oil
  • Grain doesn’t behave like diesel
  • Plastic pellets don’t behave like water

Our technology is engineered specifically for solids—delivering reliable data where other systems fail.

Measure. Monitor. Protect.