Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry

SAMCON explosion-proof cameras and lights are of great importance in the oil and gas industry as they enable upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas activities to be monitored and documented safely and effectively. These include: drilling rigs and oil wells, tank farms and processing plants as well as pipelines and refineries. And no matter whether onshore or offshore: devices used in the oil and gas industry not only have to be able to withstand vibrations and shocks, salty spray water and moisture, as well as extreme heat and cold. They must also under no circumstances represent a source of ignition, must be long-lasting and the maintenance effort must be minimal. From the production points on land (onshore) or at water (offshore), the energy sources are often transported over very long distances to the buyer or processor. The compressors or pumping stations along the conveyor route ensure the necessary pressure in the pipeline. Such systems are usually controlled via a central control room. However, this is often far removed from the process. Depending on their size, drilling platforms are often unmanned. The important process data, such as the delivery pressure, temperatures or delivery quantities, are transmitted either via data lines along the pipeline or via satellite to the measurement control rooms.

Applications of explosion-proof cameras:

Monitoring and Security:
Real-time monitoring of critical assets such as drilling platforms, refineries and storage tanks in order to detect safety incidents early and act as quickly as possible. E.g. well monitoring to protect employees; Monitoring pipelines/tanks for leaks (risk to employees and the environment).
Inspection and maintenance:
Remote diagnosis and visual inspections of hard-to-reach or hazardous areas to minimize the need for manual intervention.
Process monitoring:
Observation of processes and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and to respond immediately to deviations or disruptions.
Documentation and reporting:
Recording and documenting operations and incidents for later analysis and reporting.

Our cameras are designed to operate in potentially hazardous and explosion risk areas ( Ex-Zones) without representing an ignition source.

Features

Certifications worldwide
ATEX: European directive for devices in potentially explosive areas.
IECEx: International certification for hazardous areas.
NEC: US-standards (e.g. Class I Division 1 and Division 2).
Housing materials
Robust materials such as stainless steel or aluminum, to resist corrosion and mechanical stress
Temperatures
Designed for extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, that can occur in the oil and gas industry
Protection types
High protection ratings, to be watertight (IP68) and tight against water jets (IP66), also supports the resistance towards several chemicals
Image quality
High resolution (HD or higher), night vision capability and optional thermography for detecting temperature differences.

Why SAMCON?

Our products are always just tools of our project planning. None of our products are the result of a project without a requirement! We see ourselves as a solution provider. Our philosophy: to advise customers comprehensively. To find practicable and pragmatic solutions together. And, of course, to implement a project to the satisfaction of our customers.

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