OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
By leveraging wireless ATEX-
certifi ed devices, our technology is a low-risk, cost-eff ective option for large-scale retrofi tting
REMOTE WORKING
Krucial’s drop-in infrastructure enables the digitisation of
assets even in locations with no power or communications
“Like many other sectors, the oil & gas industry has a real need for continuous monitoring of critical assets spread across vast territories,” notes Quillien. “Deploying automated remote monitoring solutions makes this essential monitoring more cost effective and provides more, better quality data on which to base decision making, improve safety, and meet regulatory and reporting requirements.” Krucial Connect provides
a private drop-in network to digitise any location on Earth. “This means operators can deploy the system on a site and benefi t from continuous and autonomous data transfer from hundreds of sensing devices across a 15km range, from any location,” details Quillien. The solution is off-grid
GOOD VIBRATIONS When asked what type of applications the platform can be used for, Quillien cites vibration monitoring at an above ground installation (AGI) as a prime use case. “Without monitoring, changes in vibration profi les can lead to catastrophic failures, endangering personnel, the environment, and operational uptime. By deploying ATEX-certifi ed wireless sensors supported by Krucial Connect, operators can automate vibration monitoring, receive early warnings of potential issues, and take proactive measures. This reduces environmental and safety risks while improving operational eff iciency.” Krucial is not the only solution in
this market, but Quillien certainly believes it has the edge over other
off erings. On this, he comments: “Existing automated monitoring solutions are often constrained by vendor lock-in, focusing on a limited set of parameters dictated by the specifi c technology, sensors, and software of the provider. Krucial recognises that comprehensive monitoring of critical assets such as pipelines or AGIs needs to span multiple domains (such as vibration monitoring and leak detection) and bring together a wide variety of technologies from across diff erent vendors to optimally meet the needs of diff erent sites and customers. “Built on a secure open architecture,
Krucial Connect is compatible with a wide range of devices on the ground and transfers data seamlessly and securely to any data analytics
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capable with multiple in- built power options including renewable energy sources and sends data via multi- backhauls across cellular or satellite, depending on what is available. Quillien adds: “The solution is robust to extreme environments and ensures data continues to fl ow through storms or power outages.”
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