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EMERGENCY EVACUATION Radar sensors use electromagnetic waves that react differently depending on the material they encounter. They are not affected by ambient conditions, which preserves the accuracy and reliability of the measurement. Many sensors offer wireless monitoring and diagnostics from up to 50 metres away, which keeps operators safe when taking measurements. For example, systems integrator Technidrive supplies sensors from radar technology leader VEGA, with a range of options perfectly suited to offshore applications. These include the VEGAPULS 6X, a highly accurate radar sensor that delivers non-contact level measurements. It can track wave height quickly and precisely, allowing operators to maintain the height of drilling and pumping assets even in the roughest seas. Let’s consider the example of an emergency


lifeboat deployment aboard an oil rig. The VEGAPULS 6X uses a focused 80 GHz beam to deliver precise, non-contact level measurements, even in wind, fog and extreme temperatures, making it ideal for offshore tasks such as measuring wave peaks during the evacuation. The system also monitors levels in mud tanks, wastewater sumps and gas separators, withstanding pressures up to 160 bar and temperatures as low as –196 degrees Celsius. Complementing this, the


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VEGAFLEX 86 guided wave radar sensor tracks  separators, ensuring product quality and system  across a wide temperature range. 


experienced its own explosion incident in January 2025, uses VEGAFLEX 86 guided wave radar sensors to improve the separation process in its desalinators. The sensor’s precise interface  allowed for optimal positioning of high-voltage


grids and tank usage. Operating reliably at elevated temperatures around 130 degrees Celsius, the VEGAFLEX 86 ensured accurate 


BUILT TO LAST To ensure sensors are fail-safe, they must also be made from robust materials. To this end, the VEGAFLEX 86 uses a ceramic cell to monitor mud density in abrasive environments. It is also built from strong materials like 316L stainless steel, Alloy C22 and Tantalum that resist corrosion, seawater and mechanical stress. The sensor’s compact, lightweight design allows for easy installation, and many models, including the  safe use in critical, high-risk applications. As demands on safety, environmental responsibility and system reliability aboard oil rigs continue to rise, so too does the need for equipment that can perform under pressure. Accurate sensor technologies are proving indispensable here, and the continued evolution of radar and pressure sensing technologies offers a glimpse into a future where offshore monitoring is not only more precise, but also more resilient. For more information about Technidrive’s range


of VEGA sensors for offshore drilling platforms, visit the website.


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