How is coke level measured in a delayed coker?

Posted by Nicola Porter

Sep 18, 2026, 9:58:53 AM

Knowing where coke is forming and how the level is progressing inside a delayed coker is an important part of managing the coking cycle.

As the drum fills, the contents change through different phases, including vapour, foam and coke. Operators therefore need measurement technology that can provide reliable information at the points that matter.

But how is coke level actually measured in a delayed coker?

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