Safety is paramount in the oil and gas industry. Mitigating risks and ensuring worker protection are top priorities for every operation. Reliable sensors are a great way to reduce hazards and maintain safety. At Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we specialize in designing and delivering sensors tailored for the oil and gas industry. Here’s how our products contribute to safer operations.
Manual tank monitoring exposes workers to significant risks, such as contact with potentially hazardous materials and accidents associated with scaling taller tanks. These dangers can be mitigated with advanced sensors. Tanks level sensors provide accurate readings without the need for constant physical inspection. This remote monitoring allows personnel to track tank levels safely and efficiently from their office or control room. Our TRUE ECHO® CR-L radar level sensor offers precise radar-level accuracy and exceptional remote level monitoring capabilities. Its reliability ensures safe and effective tank level management.
Oil and gas environments often contain explosive gases or flammable vapors. Sensors deployed in these areas must be designed to prevent potential ignition. APG provided two critical solutions for hazardous environments: intrinsically safe wiring and explosion proof housing.
Intrinsically safe wiring is a power management technique designed to limit the amount of electricity in a sensor. By reducing power consumption, these systems ensure that sparks or heat sufficient to ignite gases cannot occur. Intrinsically safe sensors are ideal for areas with high concentrations of volatile substances. The PT-500 submersible pressure transducer with a 4-20 mA is an excellent example of an intrinsically safe sensor, providing robust performance while maintaining safety.
Explosion proof housing is engineered to withstand or contains an internal spark or explosion—if a sensor’s electronics ignite vapors or dust within the sensor housing, the robust construction prevents the ignition from spreading, ensuring the safety of the surrounding environment. APG’s MPX continuous float level transmitters are built to handle the harshest conditions, offering reliable performance in potentially explosive environments.
If you’re looking for reliable, high quality sensors to improve safety in your operation, contact us today. Our experts are here to help you find the perfect solution for your needs!
