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1. Pressure Sensors
Function: Pressure sensors measure the force exerted by fluids (liquids or gases) within pipelines, tanks, and other equipment.
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Application:
Monitoring wellhead pressure
Ensuring pipeline integrity
Controlling pump operations
Common Types:
Piezoelectric
Strain gauge
Capacitive
2. Temperature Sensors
Function: These sensors monitor temperature variations to ensure optimal operating conditions and prevent overheating or freezing.
Application:
Monitoring heat exchangers
Controlling refinery furnaces
Maintaining safe drilling conditions
Common Types:
Thermocouples
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs)
Infrared temperature sensors
3. Flow Sensors
Function: Flow sensors measure the rate and direction of fluid movement, crucial for pipeline management and leak detection.
Application:
Tracking oil/gas flow through pipelines
Optimizing production rates
Ensuring fair custody transfer
Common Types:
Turbine flow meters
Ultrasonic flow sensors
Coriolis mass flow sensors
4. Gas and Flame Detectors
Function: These are vital for detecting combustible or toxic gases and sensing the presence of flames.
Application:
Monitoring gas leaks in offshore/onshore rigs
Triggering safety shutdowns
Ensuring worker safety
Common Types:
Infrared gas detectors
Catalytic bead sensors
UV/IR flame detectors
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