Oil & Gas

GAS PROCESSING PLANTS

• The oil and gas industry requires processing plants for the transportation of gas and the conversion of gas to liquid form to make transportation easier, safer, and more efficient
• Many combustible and toxic materials/chemicals can be found at processing plants in areas that contain reactors, turbines, valves, tanks, and pipelines. These materials and chemicals are extremely hazardous to the facility and its personnel, especially in high-traffic areas
• In order to avoid leaks, fires, and explosive atmospheres, automation and integration strategies should be implemented. These include flame and gas detectors, audible horns, flashing lights, and increasing ventilation in enclosed facilities

DRILLING/FRACKING

• Common hazards typically faced within wells and drilling sites are gas leaks or accumulated levels of Hydrogen Sulphide and Methane. As these gases leak or buildup near tools, sites and high-traffic work areas, fire may break out when combustible chemicals and gases are accidentally ignited
• The solution to this issue is to install combustible gas detection systems and flame detection equipment
• Autonomous solar power stations can be installed to provide uninterruptible, low cost, reliable and effective power to the remote monitoring systems
• These state-of-the-art detection systems create a strong line of defence to thoroughly safeguard equipment and personnel to prevent production from coming to a standstill

REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL

• There are many processes and special production units in a refinery that create specific safety hazards. These include crude desalting, thermal/coking/catalytic cracking, catalytic dust, hydrogen generation, hydrogen sulfide, isomerization, and sweetening
• Continuous combustible and toxic gas monitoring is critical for maintaining safe operation for personnel within refineries

GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS

• Facilities with compressors, pumps, and valves require continuous gas, flame, and particle monitoring due to the constant high stress level present on machinery
• Machinery in facilities with compressors, pumps, and valves are under constant high-level stress due to heat, pressure, and vibration. These areas are prone to high pressure leaks, spills, and fugitive emissions that, if undetected, can cause extensive damage to the entire facility and bring production transport to a standstill
• Over time, seals and gaskets in valves and pumps will inevitably weaken, leading to particles in the gas stream, which can corrode pipelines and degrade components. This can create leakage, which can ultimately lead to fires