FEATURE FOCUS: OIL & GAS ABB LAUNCHES HIGHLY ACCURATE, NON-INVASIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR N
ew NiTemp non-invasive temperature sensor opens
unprecedented opportunities for temperature measurement in process plants worldwide. ABB’s new NiTemp non-invasive
temperature sensor offers a simpler and safer way of measuring process temperature without the need to shut down a pipeline, drill a hole, or install a thermowell. With its innovative double sensor architecture and specially developed calculation algorithm, NiTemp greatly enhances safety and reduces installation costs without sacrificing the quality of the measurement. The device is designed for surface
measurement and eliminates the need for a thermowell, avoiding pro-cess intrusion altogether and greatly increasing the safety of people, plants, and the environment. As such, it can be used in a range of applications, including processes with hazardous media, special hygiene requirements and/or stringent
cleaning requirements and high-pressure processes with high bending loads or use with abrasive media. The NiTemp approach is inherently safe,
compliant with safety standards, and simplifies environmental aspects. With the sensor able to be installed and maintained without shutting down a process, plant availability is improved and system costs are lowered, helping to reduce CAPEX costs by at least 30 per cent. The new temperature sensor uses
innovative technology with proven components, such as standard in-sets widely utilized in industry. It has been developed through direct testing and feedback from key customers in the oil and gas, chemical, and food and beverage industries. Moreover, the handling of NiTemp is easy and straightforward, from ordering to maintenance, and the common ABB look and feel with text display makes commissioning and handling easy. The device is suitable for different media
and pipe diameters and can be used in all areas of the process industry and power generation. NiTemp has global approvals for explosion protection up to zone 0. Its use with liquid media with low viscosity, high thermal conductivity and/or turbulent flow in metal pipes is particularly advantageous.
ABB
www.abb.com/measurement T: 0870 600 6122
EMERSON PROVIDES PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO BP IN THE NORTH SEA
F
ollowing safe start-up of Clair Ridge, Emerson to enable remote monitoring
and provide real-time data to maximise production for UK offshore assets. Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a global
technology and engineering leader, has been awarded a five-year contract with BP to provide predictive maintenance and operational support services to ensure safe, optimised production from its Clair Ridge platform and Glen Lyon floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. As main automation contractor for the
Clair Ridge project, which achieved first oil at the end of 2018, Emerson was responsible for implementing its advanced integrated control and safety systems, and measurement and control devices to ensure safe, efficient operation of the two bridge-linked platforms. BP used Emerson’s Project Certainty methodology and consulting to define project goals that would eliminate costs, reduce complexity and risk, and accommodate late-stage changes. Using the latest technology, Emerson’s
cloud engineering services enabled global project personnel to remotely collaborate on design, development and testing in a common virtualised environment. This allowed project changes and testing to be managed efficiently and remotely, reducing travel, time, costs and project risk.
8 JUNE/JULY 2019 | IRISH MANUFACTURING Emerson trained BP operators using its
new, high-fidelity dynamic simulation model, enabling them to experience real- world scenarios before the system went live. This prepared them to effectively handle abnormal situations and resolve any operational issues that might have delayed reaching first oil. “This is another example of our
collaboration with BP and commitment to combining proven technologies and the best expertise to help ensure safe, optimised production for many years to come,” said Lal Karsanbhai, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. Emerson’s ongoing operational support,
remote monitoring and predictive maintenance for Clair Ridge and Glen Lyon rely on Emerson’s Plantweb digital ecosystem technologies, software and services which equip plant personnel with relevant, real-time production data and analytics. This includes its DeltaV integrated control and safety systems, AMS asset management software, and measurement and control devices, all helping BP locally control operations, while remotely monitoring production and asset health from an onshore location. Clair Ridge is a multi-billion-pound
investment developed by BP and its co- venture partners ConocoPhillips, Chevron and Shell. Construction of the platforms was completed in 2016, with first oil
announced on November 23, 2018. Clair Ridge is designed for 40 years of production. The development is targeting 640 million barrels of oil reserves, with peak production expected to be around 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
For more information, visit
Emerson.com/Offshore
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