The Contributions of Process Instrumentation to The O&G Industry


Oil rig setups are expansive, with multiple moving parts and complex machinery operating in tandem. It’s challenging to regulate and oversee all of these processes together. That’s where process control instrumentation comes in.

 

The process automation and instrumentation market was estimated to stand at USD 71.4 billion in 2019. The rise of the O&G industry in the last few decades has been facilitated by the growth and improvement of process instrumentation products and services.
A wide range of equipment is used in the O&G industry to assist in the excavation process. This includes pump stands, pressure gauges, weight indicators, and sensors. These devices need to able to withstand extreme environments so they can deliver accurate readings consistently.
Here’s how these process instrumentation devices have helped the O&G industry:

1. Better consistency

Repeated and accurate measurements are critical tasks in any processing plant. The right control instrumentation can help you put processes in place that decrease machine variability and enhance productivity.
More importantly, this will help employees stay focused and level-headed as they don’t have to worry about frequent machine breakdowns and failures.

2. Reduced labor costs

Process instrumentation also directly affects your bottom line. With monitoring and measurement tasks being automated, you need fewer resources to check system performance manually.
And with more income to go around, you can reward existing employees on their performance to enhance morale and productivity.  


3. Improved quality

Using the right process instrumentation tools can help your firm regulate optimal levels of production. Depending on the device used, you can maintain the proper ratio of ingredients, manage temperature and pressure, and monitor outputs, which has major implications on efficiency.
These devices act as a first standard of control that ensures your inputs and processes are regulated, so output isn’t affected.   

4. More opportunities

By shifting your focus toward automation, you’re better able to focus on value-addition and helping your clients. This way, you can focus on innovation and prepare your company for future disruptions in the industry.
Furthermore, the data acquired through process instrumentation can be used to develop strong business insights, identify areas of inefficiency, and devise effective safety protocols.

Invest in Oil Rig Process Instrumentation Today

Contact Instruments is a leading OEM manufacturer and supplier of torque gauges & systems, weight indicators and other drilling rig instrumentation in Canada and the United States. Get in touch with the company today for more information on their products.

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