Üleküllamist

Üleküllamist is the Estonian term for the act or process of filling something beyond its capacity, resulting in overflow. The concept is used across disciplines to describe situations where a system receives more material than it can safely hold, leading to spillage, contamination, or other disruptions.

In practice, üleküllamist is most commonly discussed in relation to liquids on filling lines, storage tanks, and dosing systems. It can occur when control systems fail to shut off the flow in time, sensors misread the level, or variations in density and flow rate cause inaccurate measurements. The term may also be applied in packaging, chemical processing, and other operations where precise fill levels are important.

Causes of üleküllamist include:

- Sensor or actuator failure, or delayed shut-off

- Inaccurate flow measurement and control

- Variations in product density or viscosity

- Manual input errors or miscalibration

- Process disturbances such as pressure changes or temperature shifts

Consequences can range from minor spills and waste to safety hazards, environmental impact, equipment damage, and product quality issues. Overflow can contaminate packaging lines, create slip or fire risks, and necessitate cleaning and downtime.

Prevention and management strategies focus on reliable control and containment, such as:

- Regular calibration and maintenance of sensors and fill equipment

- Overflow protection and containment basins

- Real-time level monitoring with redundant sensors

- Proper programming of shut-off thresholds and alarms

- Clear procedures and operator training to address anomalies

See also: overflow, filling accuracy, process control.