Part One: As consumers, we routinely buy devices that solve a problem for us without really knowing what goes on behind the scenes to get them from an idea on a napkin to a physical…
In May, we discussed the evolution of hazardous location standards and what that means. As requests increase for well site equipment to be approved for use in hazardous locations, it is important to know if the…
Electronic controls and sensors for oil and gas are routinely subjected to all kinds of chemicals, moisture from the atmosphere, or other substances that will corrode the circuit board and components. It is only a…
You may have heard the term potting before and been unsure what it refers to. When it comes to intrinsically safe hazardous locations approved sensors, you will often find that the circuit board inside has…
Many people seem to think that all plunger sensors are the same. But in reality, that statement couldn’t be more wrong. There are substantial differences in all of the sensors available today. Understanding these differences…
With numerous different options out there to control your plunger lift well, it is often tough to filter out the noise and really make an informed decision. Here are a few quick tips to help…
Anyone that works in the oil and gas industry knows that they have to be concerned with hazardous locations. Most people know the general lingo and are able to source controls and sensors that meet…
