How CIMCON's iRTS Solution Prevents Pipeline Corrosion

What is a TMR? Triple Modular Redundancy, or TMR, is a fault-tolerant system design where three identical modules perform the same task in parallel. Their outputs are compared by a voter, which selects the majority result. This means that if one module fails or produces an incorrect output, the other two outvote it, allowing the system to continue operating correctly without interruption. The purpose of TMR is to maintain system availability and safety even in the presence of a single fault. It is widely used in industries where failure is not an option, such as oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation plants. because it aligns closely with the requirements of functional safety standards. IEC 61508 is the global standard for functional safety in electrical, electronic, and programmable systems, defining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) that measure how safe a system must be. IEC 61511 applies these principles specifically to the process industry, covering the full safety lifecycle of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Both standards demand high reliability, fault tolerance, and effective diagnostics — all of which TMR naturally supports. By using TMR, systems can achieve higher SIL ratings, often up to SIL 3, without relying on perfect components. The architecture provides built‑in diagnostics, enabling quick identification of a faulty module so it can be replaced without shutting down operations. This approach reduces downtime, increases safety, and simplifies maintenance planning. However, TMR requires three times the hardware, which increases cost, and the added complexity can make design and maintenance more challenging. It is also vulnerable to common cause failures, such as a software bug that affects all three modules simultaneously. #TMR #IEC61508 #IEC61511 #SIS #SIL #Redunduncy #Control_System #Safety_Instrumented_System #Voting_Logic #Oil_Gas #Petrochemical #Power_Generation

At THEEXPRO, we understand that the Power Control System is the heart of every drilling rig. Any hidden fault in breakers, busbars, or control panels can lead to unexpected downtime, costly failures, or safety risks. That’s why Thermal Imaging Inspection has become a game-changer: ✅ Detects hotspots before failures occur ✅ Enhances equipment reliability and performance ✅ Prevents unplanned shutdowns and costly repairs ✅ Improves safety for crew and operations ✅ Extends the lifespan of critical electrical assets Our inspections are carried out in alignment with API RP 14F/14FZ, IEC 60079, and NFPA 70B recommendations, ensuring compliance with global oil & gas and electrical safety standards. By proactively identifying issues that aren’t visible to the eye, thermal imaging ensures your rig keeps running safely, efficiently, and without interruption. At THEEXPRO, our specialized inspection team helps operators achieve better uptime, optimized maintenance, and significant cost savings through advanced thermal imaging surveys. 💡 Prevention today means productivity tomorrow. #THEEXPRO #ThermalImaging #RigSafety #ElectricalInspection #OilAndGas #API #IEC #NFPA #AssetIntegrity

🔧 🛠️Crude Oil Transfer Pump & HV Motor: Failure Insights and Maintenance Strategies 🔍In oil and gas operations, the Crude Oil Transfer Pump (COTP) and its High Voltage (HV) Motor are lifelines of fluid movement and system integrity. Yet, beneath their robust exterior lie failure modes that—if left unchecked—can trigger costly downtime and safety risks. 🛠️Common failure modes include seal leakage, bearing wear, impeller erosion, and motor insulation breakdown. These issues often stem from misalignment, vibration, thermal stress, or inadequate lubrication. But reactive fixes aren’t enough. The shift toward predictive and preventive maintenance is transforming how we manage rotating assets. Predictive Maintenance (PdM) leverages vibration analysis, motor current signature, infrared thermography, and ultrasonic testing to detect early signs of degradation. These techniques, when integrated into an Asset Performance Management System (APMS), mpower engineers to act before failure strikes. Preventive Maintenance (PM) complements PdM by scheduling routine inspections, lubrication, alignment checks, and electrical testing. Together, they form a reliability-centered strategy that extends equipment life and improves operational continuity. Condition monitoring isn’t just a technical task—it’s a mindset. It requires collaboration between electrical engineers, rotating equipment specialists, and reliability teams. When data is visualized and shared across disciplines, it becomes a tool for learning, not just reporting. Whether you're designing a PM task list, conducting a Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), or mentoring junior engineers, the goal remains the same: build systems that don’t just run—but endure. Let’s keep the conversation going. Share your insights, field experiences, and lessons learned. Together, we elevate reliability from a checklist to a culture. #electricalengineer #rotatingengineer #maintenanceengineer #reliabilityengineer #HVMotor #COTP #predictivemaintenance #conditionmonitoring #preventivemaintenance #oilandgas #APMS #assetmanagement

A great article by Hydrocarbon Engineering showcasing the value of investing in process diagnosing technology ⁎alongside⁎ advanced instrumentation. #Insightsdriven #OilRefining #Petrochemicals #Tracerco

At R&H TECHNICAL SALES, INC., represented by Infinito Services and powered by Altaris AI Systems, we bring forward Weamco, Inc.’s proven lineup of provers, strainers, and dry gas filters—engineered to safeguard measurement integrity and keep your flow systems running clean and accurate. 🔹 From Oil & Gas and Petrochemical to Power Generation and even Data Centers where uptime is non-negotiable, Weamco, Inc. solutions are built for environments where accuracy and reliability drive profitability. 💡 The result? • Up to 35% OPEX savings in conjunction with our specialized filtration. • Accurate, dependable measurement for custody transfer and process control. • Reduced downtime, extended lifecycle performance. This isn’t just equipment—it’s industrial intelligence at work. 👉 Ready to explore how Weamco, Inc. can optimize your operations? Let’s connect. #Weamco #RHTechnical #InfinitoServices #Altarisai #Filtration #Measurement #OPEX #IndustrialAI #GasFilters #Strainers #Provers #DataCenters #Automation #FutureOfWork #ProcessOptimization

❓ How does the MMS 3500 ensure turbine and compressor protection in critical industries? ⚙️ In oil, gas, petrochemical, and power generation, turbines and compressors are the true beating heart of operations. Running at high speeds and under extreme mechanical and thermal stress, even the smallest issue — imbalance, misalignment, or bearing clearance — can trigger catastrophic failures, costly shutdowns, or safety risks. 🔧 Amvaje Abi’s MMS 3500 has set the benchmark for machinery protection and condition monitoring. Using 📡 proximity probes, 📊 vibration & accelerometer sensors, 🌡️ temperature monitoring, and ⏱️ Keyphasor signals, it delivers precise, real-time insights into equipment health. When abnormal trends are detected, the system immediately issues 🚨 alarms or initiates ⚡ automatic trips to prevent large-scale damage. 🛑 Its protection philosophy is built on layered safety: • 🔔 Early alarms to warn operators • 📴 Automatic trips at critical thresholds • ♻️ Redundant architecture to eliminate single points of failure • 🏭 Seamless integration with ESD systems for plant-level intervention 🔍 Beyond protection, MMS 3500 empowers predictive maintenance. With 📈 vibration FFT, 🔄 orbit analysis, and 🔥 thermodynamic monitoring, it identifies hidden issues like rotor cracks, whirl, or lubrication failures long before they escalate — extending equipment life and reducing lifecycle costs. 🛡️ Fully compliant with API 670 and IEC 61508, the system operates independently from DCS, ensuring functional safety and resilience. Its 🔐 cybersecurity architecture also shields critical assets from digital threats, safeguarding both equipment and operators. 🎯 The outcome for industry? ✔️ Prevention of turbine and compressor catastrophes ✔️ Extended uptime and reduced repair costs ✔️ Improved compliance and plant safety ✔️ Peace of mind for operators and asset managers 🚀 At Amvaje Abi Electronics, the MMS 3500 is more than a monitoring tool — it is a strategic partner that delivers reliability, compliance, and confidence in the world’s most demanding industrial environments. #MMS3500 #MachineryProtection #OilAndGas #Petrochemical #PowerGeneration #IndustrialSafety

Can Intrinsically Safe Circuits Use Relays? A Guide to Safe Integration ⚡🛡️ In hazardous areas like oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical plants, intrinsic safety (IS) protects against sparks or heat that could trigger explosions. Many engineers ask: can relays be used in IS circuits? The answer is yes, but only with the right components and precautions. What Is an Intrinsically Safe Circuit? An IS circuit limits voltage, current, and energy so that even in faults, sparks or heat cannot ignite hazardous gases or dust. Safety barriers like Zener barriers or galvanic isolators help control energy, and all components must be certified to IECEx, ATEX, or UL standards. Using Relays in IS Circuits Standard relays can produce sparks or exceed energy limits, so they are not safe in IS circuits. IS-certified relays are designed with low-energy coils, special contacts, and encapsulation to prevent ignition. How to Integrate IS Relays Safely Choose ATEX or IECEx certified relays. Use Zener barriers or galvanic isolators to separate safe and hazardous zones. Verify contact switching energy is within IS limits. Test and certify the system according to IEC 60079-11 and local regulations. Industry Standards and Best Practices Key standards include IEC 60079-11, ATEX 2014/34/EU, and NFPA 70 (NEC Article 504). Best practices include proper barrier sizing, redundancy for critical systems, considering environmental conditions, and maintaining documentation for compliance. Conclusion Relays can work in IS circuits if they are IS-certified and used with proper barriers. Correct design ensures safe operation in explosive environments. For applications like level measurement or process automation, Jiwei Automations offers SIL-certified level switches and radar transmitters compatible with IS systems, ensuring safety and reliability.

𝗡𝗱𝗙𝗲𝗕 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗶𝗹 & 𝗚𝗮𝘀: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 In the oil & gas industry, reliability under extreme conditions is non-negotiable. NdFeB (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) magnets, with their exceptional magnetic energy density, have become indispensable in ensuring performance, efficiency, and safety across key applications. ❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗱𝗙𝗲𝗕 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝗪𝗗 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 – High coercivity magnets such as 𝗡𝟯𝟴𝗦𝗛, 𝗡𝟰𝟮𝗦𝗛, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝟰𝟬𝗨𝗛 withstand elevated temperatures and demagnetization forces, providing stable performance during long drilling cycles. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀– Grades like 𝗡𝟯𝟱𝗘𝗛 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝟯𝟴𝗘𝗛 deliver high magnetic strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring leak-proof transmission in pumps and compressors. ☑️ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 – Reliable grades such as 𝗡𝟰𝟮𝗛 support precise signal detection and robust positioning in high-pressure, high-temperature environments. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Heavy-duty grades 𝗡𝟯𝟱𝗘𝗛/𝗡𝟯𝟴𝗘𝗛 enhance efficiency in removing ferrous contaminants, protecting equipment integrity. 🤔 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Compared to ferrite or SmCo, NdFeB offers unmatched magnetic strength, allowing for smaller, lighter components—critical in the compact and demanding setups of modern oilfield technology. 📣 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 – 𝗛𝗥𝗘-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A major challenge for high-temperature NdFeB is the reliance on heavy rare earths like Dy and Tb to enhance coercivity. Today, R&D breakthroughs in HRE-free NdFeB magnets are opening new possibilities: ➡️ Advanced grain boundary diffusion technology, achieving high coercivity without heavy rare earths. ➡️ Optimized microstructure design, improving thermal stability and corrosion resistance. ➡️ Sustainable solutions that reduce cost pressures while ensuring reliable high-temperature performance. At Newland Magnet, we continuously refine our materials and designs to support oil & gas partners with customized, high-performance magnetic solutions. From enhancing drilling efficiency to securing transmission safety, our magnets are engineered to thrive where precision and endurance matter most. 💪 🔗 More details: 𝙝𝙩𝙩𝙥𝙨://𝙬𝙬𝙬.𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙜.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙤𝙞𝙡-𝙜𝙖𝙨/ #NdFeB #Oil #Gas #Magnetics #EnergyTechnology #HREEFree #NewlandMagnet

Metering current transformers (CTs) in practice - why we use HACS with SATEC On most sites it’s the CTs that catch us out. Three things: 1. Someone opens a 5 A / 1 A secondary and we’re hunting for a shorting block; 2. Errors stack up - an external CT feeding the meter’s internal CT, with CT phase shift on top; 3. Run length is limited by burden - move the meter and accuracy goes with it. On SATEC deployments we use HACS where the meter offers mA inputs (HACS/RS5 models), because the HACS CT feeds those inputs directly - the meter’s internal CT is out of the chain. That reduces uncertainty (solid-core HACS to 0.1%, split-core options for retrofit). The burden is ≈0.2 VA, which is why you can run the CT leads up to 200 m on ≈1.5 mm² and stay within spec. Safety is covered: an electronic switch protects the CT if the secondary is opened - no shorting blocks required. Commissioning is straightforward: set Primary current to half the HACS rating (RS5 is the exception - enter 5). ❗ Compliance: IEC 61869-1/-2; field use is substantial (≈100,000 units in service, 2020). Net effect: accuracy up, risk down - and you can site the meter where it’s useful, not where a 5 A secondary allows. 🟦 Hitec Instruments Limited is the authorised distributor of SATEC in the UK and Ireland. We support engineering teams in specifying, configuring and integrating precision metering into complex systems. 🔗 https://satec-uk.com/hacs/ ✆ +44 (0)151 909 2333 ✉️ sales@satec-uk.com ✉️ support@satec-uk.com #UKEngineering #Metering #CurrentTransformer #PowerMonitoring #HitecInstruments

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