With Halloween just around the corner, we're brewing up some exciting insights in this month's Interface Newsletter! Our focus on Remote I/O brings you a selection of engaging topics, including a whitepaper on how a Remote Emergency Shutdown Device enhances safety and performance at an oil production platform. Watch our video featuring an NCS application for HPumps, and explore our TCS application note on Reactor Skin Temperature Monitoring. Plus, don't miss our product spotlight on the updated TCS Temperature Concentrator System, now offering high-density temperature monitoring over Ethernet. Dive in and enjoy the spooky season of knowledge!
When ENI Petroleum, an Italian multinational oil and gas company, needed to design a real-time communications link for its Devil's Tower oil platform off the coast of Louisiana, they turned to Moore Industries. By integrating the NCS NET Concentrator System®, ENI developed a reliable solution that not only meets new federal regulations but also minimizes the risk of false shutdowns during potential emergency situations.
NCS Application for HPumps
Catching a temperature excursion on the HPump system motor early can save on costly repairs by implementing a bit of minor maintenance. If left undetected, however, the excursion can damage components like front and rear bearings, windings, and thrust bearings, leading to expensive repairs and potential production downtime.
In a refinery's fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU), ceramic linings resist wear but can crack from rapid temperature changes, leading to potential failure. Monitoring reactor skin temperature detects these issues, as hot spots indicate trouble. The TCS Temperature Concentrator System offers a cost-effective solution for gathering skin temperature data. The TCM Temperature Concentrator Module supports 16 sensor-configurable channels with HART or MODBUS output, integrating easily into your DCS for efficient monitoring and scalability.
TCS Temperature Concentrator System
The TCS Temperature Concentrator System reduces costs by "concentrating" multiple temperature sensor signals over digital network links. Its 16 I/O channels accept RTD, T/C, mV, and resistance inputs, which are converted to HART® digital signals. This allows the TCS to integrate with MODBUS RTU hosts via the HMC HART-to- MODBUS Converter or connects to Ethernet systems using the HES HART-to-Ethernet Gateway.
