The Interface Is Where Control Gets Difficult
Effective cell production control depends on accurately identifying the interface between bitumen froth, water, and solids. Variations in density, air content, and rag layer composition can make interface detection challenging, reducing measurement confidence and making consistent process control more difficult.
Rag layers often contain a constantly changing mix of bitumen, water, solids, and entrained air. These changing conditions can obscure the true interface level, limiting measurement accuracy and reducing the effectiveness of closed-loop control strategies.
