Oil and gas offshore

Oil and gas are important raw materials in our economy. The offshore production facilities require high operational reliability, availability and utilization. IPTech meets this demand with wear and maintenance free measurement technology.

Application

The hydraulic oil used to transmit power circulates in a closed system. However, it is gradually lost due to lubrication points and leakages in the power equipment. To ensure optimum operation of the power equipment, the level in every hydraulic oil reservoir tank must be monitored for replenishment.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement unaffected by medium

Cost effective

Continuous operation of the power equipment is assured

User friendly

Simple installation

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

2 m

Medium:

Hydraulic oil

Process temperature:

0 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Changing composition of the hydraulic oil

Application

The height of floating drilling or pumping assets like platforms or FPSOs must be precisely maintained, even in the roughest seas with waves up to 30 m high. Environmental influences such as wind and waves must be measured quickly and accurately, then evaluated with GPS navigation data. Furthermore, quick and exact measurement of wave heights is needed should there be an evacuation, where “freefall lifeboats” need to be released to meet waves at their highest point.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement for protection of personnel and equipment

Cost effective

Long service life thanks to the use of non-contact measurement method

User friendly

Simple mounting

Process data

Measuring task:

Wave height measurement

Measuring point:

Open sea

Measuring range up to:

35 m

Medium:

Sea water

Process temperature:

-20 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Wind, seawater, temperature fluctuations

Application

Floating drilling or pumping assets such as platforms or FPSOs are stabilized by filling or emptying ballast tanks with seawater. This enables operators to critically and safely manage the ballast and trim of a vessel according to operational needs, deck loading and sea conditions. For trouble-free operation of the ballast system and the safety of personnel and equipment on board, reliable level measurement and point level detection are absolutely essential.

Your benefit

Reliable

High platform stability through reliable measurement

Cost effective

Long service life thanks to resistant materials

User friendly

Simple installation and maintenance-free operation

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

30 m

Medium:

Sea water

Process temperature:

-4 … +30 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +5 bar

Special challenges:

Aggressive seawater, large pressure fluctuations

Application

The separator vessel contains a mixture of crude oil, gas, water and sand extracted from the subsea well. Precise monitoring of these multiple separation interfaces and emulsions play a vital role in ensuring the quality of the oil separator for separation. Exact control of interfaces, level and pressure allows optimum utilization of the oil separator and increases the effectiveness of the entire asset.

Your benefit

Reliable

Measurement results are unaffected by process conditionst

Cost effective

Efficient operation and high oil quality

User friendly

Maintenance-free operation

Process data

Measuring task:

Pressure, level and interface measurement

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

4 m

Medium:

A mixture consisting of oil, gas, water and sand

Process temperature:

-40 … +150 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +120 bar

Special challenges:

High pressure, high temperaturess

Application

Prior to, and during pumping into the well, the density of the mud needs continuous monitoring. Density is an important criteria for determining the correct composition of the drilling mud. The correct mud formulation ensures smooth forward propulsion, wear-free drilling and excellent sealing of the borehole is ensured through density monitoring.

Your benefit

Reliable

Secure sealing of the boreholet

Cost effective

Ensures continuous bore head operation

User friendly

Wear and maintenance-free measurement

Process data

Measuring task:

Density measurement

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

0.8 g/cm3 … 2.5 g/cm3

Medium:

Mud (drilling mud)

Process temperature:

0 … +90 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +5 bar

Special challenges:

Abrasion

Application

In the mud tanks, agitators or jet nozzles stir and mix the mud to ensure a homogeneous mixture. To enable a continuous process, the level measurement must be reliable and independent of the composition of the drilling mud.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement despite rough conditions

Cost effective

Maintenance-free operation even in adhesive media

User friendly

Simple installation thanks to small antenna systems

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

10 m

Medium:

Mud (drilling mud)

Process temperature:

0 … +90 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +5 bar

Special challenges:

Heavy contamination

Application

Rain run-off on board of oil platforms and ships is polluted with production residues and contaminants such as oil, sand and dirt. The rainwater with these contaminants must be collected in special tanks and properly disposed of. A reliable level measurement in the tank protects against overflow of the open drain removing the possibility of subsequent marine pollution.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of weather conditions

Cost effective

Effective utilization of the collecting tank

User friendly

Simple installation

Process data

Measuring task:

Level of measurement

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

3 m

Medium:

Mixture consisting of water, oil and sand

Process temperature:

0 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Wind, temperature fluctuations

Application

Extracted natural gas and gas residues from oil production are contaminated with water and are therefore collected in gas separators (scrubbers) for separation. Pressures of up to +150 bar keep the gas in the liquid state. Exact pressure and level measurement enable optimal utilization of the gas separator and effective control of the gas drying process. The separation of gas from water is carried out by chemically binding the water to glycol and separating it mechanically. Accurate measurement of the gas/water interface determines the quality of the gas.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of process conditions

Cost effective

Ensures an effective gas drying process, and thus high quality gas

User friendly

Maintenance-free operation

Process data

Measuring task:

Pressure, level and interface measurement

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

4 m

Medium:

Gas/water mixture

Process temperature:

0 … +150 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +160 bar

Special challenges:

High pressure, high temperature

Application

Through the effects of strong vibration in the shaker, the liquid and solid components of the drilling mud returning from the borehole are separated from each other. The drilled rock and the sand are disposed of and the valuable drilling mud is fed back into the continuous drilling process. Level measurement and point level detection are absolutely necessary for effective processing of the drilling mud in the shaker.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of the process conditions

Cost effective

Ensures effective processing of the drilling mud

User friendly

Simple installation and setup from above

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

2 m

Medium:

Drilled rock, sand, mud (drilling mud)

Process temperature:

0 …+80 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Strong vibration, buildup

Application

The drilling mud flowing back under high pressure from the drilling well is held and monitored in the trip tank. This drilling mud is contaminated with sea water, rocks and sand. In addition to materials like rocks and sand, residues of oil and gas are also present. The built-in level measuring system provides feedback about down-well conditions, basic data for comparing the quantity of drilling mud fed into the wellbore with that returned, as well as regulating mud production.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of the characteristics of the drilling mud

Cost effective

Maintenance-free and accurate determination of mud usage

User friendly

Simple installation and setup

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement

Measuring point:

Tank

Measuring range up to:

10 m

Medium:

Contaminated mud (drilling mud)

Process temperature:

0 … +90 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Different mud compositions, strong abrasion

Application

The drilling mud flowing back from the drilling contains large amounts of solids. To avoid clogging in these pipes and the associated damage to the drill head and loss of production, a reliable monitoring of the entire mud return system is essential.

Your benefit

Reliable

Precise measurement protects the drilling equipment

Cost effective

Continuous, wear-free operation

User friendly

Simple setup and commissioning

Process data

Measuring task:

Measurement of the flow rate

Measuring point:

Pipeline

Measuring range up to:

0.40 m

Medium:

Mud (drilling mud)

Process temperature:

0 … +90 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Strong abrasion

Application

The solid raw materials such as gravel, clay, barite, cement and binders are essential for creating the different properties of the drilling mud. These materials are stored for mud production in storage tanks. To ensure optimal storage, reliable level measurement and point level detection are required.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement under rough conditions

Cost effective

Maintenance-free operation despite the presence of abrasive and adhesive products

User friendly

Simple installation and setup

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

10 m

Medium:

Gravel, cement, clay, barite, binders

Process temperature:

0 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 10 bar

Special challenges:

Strong dust and noise generation, buildup, abrasion

Application

Oils and alkaline solutions are among the liquid raw materials for the mud mixtures. These additives are stored on the drilling platform in special storage tanks. To ensure the continuous production of drilling mud, the level of raw materials in the storage tanks must be exactly monitored.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of product characteristics

Cost effective

Maintenance-free operation

User friendly

Simple setup and commissioning

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement and point level detection

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

15 m

Medium:

Oils and alkaline solutions

Process temperature:

0 … +50 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Buildup, foam

Application

The unrecoverable residues of oil and gas production are collected in the flare knockout drum and liquefied at high pressure. The recovered liquid, the condensate, collects at the bottom of the vessel and is disposed of. The non-liquefied gases are decompressed and burned in the flare system. To ensure efficient and safe operation of the vessel, the level inside must be very reliably measured.

Your benefit

Reliable

Reliable measurement, independent of process conditions

Cost effective

Ensures effective operation of the equipment

User friendly

Maintenance-free operation

Process data

Measuring task:

Level measurement

Measuring point:

Vessel

Measuring range up to:

4 m

Medium:

Condensate

Process temperature:

-50 … +30 °C

Process pressure:

0 … +100 bar

Special challenges:

High pressure, condensation

Application

It is important that a desalter unit runs efficiently to prevent corrosion to downstream equipment. When the crude oil mixes with the emulsifying chemicals and water, the resulting emulsion layer makes it difficult for standard level measurement technologies to reliably track the interface. Radiation-based measuring instruments are not affected by this and allow to track the interface even with thick emulsion layers present in the tank to make sure that the desalting process can be controlled efficiently at maximum throughput.

Your benefit

Reliable

High measuring precision, independent of process conditions

Cost effective

External mounting to the vessel, easily retrofitted

User friendly

Simple air and water calibration for fast commissioning time

Process data

Measuring task:

Interface and density measurement

Measuring point:

Bullet

Measuring range up to:

5 m

Medium:

Crude oil

Process temperature:

+120 … +290 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Multiple interface, thick emulsions, changing densities

Application

To maximize efficiency of the electrostatic grid as it removes contaminants within second and third stage desalters, a crucial point of control is to maintain the oil and water interface just below this grid. Reliable measurement of this level protects the grid from shorting out on the water as well as increasing efficiency of the unit, which ensures the quality of the feed moving into the next process unit.

Your benefit

Reliable

Unaffected by changing crude density

Cost effective

Low maintenance costs

User friendly

Fast and easy setup

Process data

Measuring task:

Interface measurement

Measuring point:

Bullet

Measuring range up to:

5 m

Medium:

Crude oil/H20

Process temperature:

+40 … +60 °C

Process pressure:

0 … 0 bar

Special challenges:

Oil/water interface, changing density