BENTEC GEUX30-1000-001: High-Performance Pressure Sensor for Oil and Gas Drilling
Product Description
The BENTEC GEUX30-1000-001 is a high-precision pressure sensor specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of oil and gas drilling operations. As a key component in BENTEC’s portfolio of drilling monitoring solutions, it delivers accurate and real-time pressure measurements in critical drilling systems, ensuring operational safety, process efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Built to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as high pressure, temperature fluctuations, and corrosive substances, this sensor plays a vital role in optimizing drilling performance and preventing equipment failures in both onshore and offshore drilling environments.
Product Parameters and Specifications
Measurement Performance
- Pressure Range: 0 to 1000 bar (0 to 14,503.8 psi), covering the high-pressure requirements of drilling fluid systems, hydraulic circuits, and wellhead monitoring.
- Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale (FS), ensuring precise data for critical decision-making in drilling operations where even minor pressure variations can indicate system issues.
- Resolution: 0.01 bar, enabling the detection of subtle pressure changes that may signal potential problems such as blockages or leaks.
- Response Time: ≤ 1 ms, providing real-time data to support immediate adjustments in dynamic drilling processes.
Power Supply
- Operating Voltage: DC 24 V ± 20%, compatible with standard drilling rig power systems.
- Power Consumption: ≤ 5 W, ensuring efficient energy usage during continuous operation in remote drilling locations.
Output and Communication
- Analog Output: 4 – 20 mA current loop, a robust industry standard for transmitting pressure data to drilling control systems, PLCs, or SCADA platforms.
- Electrical Connection: M12 circular connector, facilitating secure and quick installation in harsh industrial environments.
Environmental and Mechanical Specifications
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C, withstanding extreme temperature variations from cold arctic drilling sites to hot desert environments.
- Storage Temperature: -50°C to +100°C, ensuring durability during transportation and long-term storage.
- Protection Rating: IP67, providing complete protection against dust ingress and temporary water immersion (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes), suitable for wet and dirty drilling conditions.
- Pressure Overload Capacity: 150% of full scale (1500 bar), offering resilience against sudden pressure spikes common in drilling operations.
- Material: Wetted parts constructed from 17-4 PH stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance against drilling fluids, hydrocarbons, and harsh chemicals.
- Dimensions: 85 mm (length) × 45 mm (diameter), with a compact design for installation in space-constrained drilling equipment.
- Weight: Approximately 500 g, lightweight for easy integration into various drilling system components.
- Process Connection: 1/2″ NPT (National Pipe Thread) for secure attachment to pressure lines and manifolds.
Series
The GEUX30-1000-001 belongs to BENTEC’s GEUX series of industrial sensors, which are specifically designed for demanding oil and gas drilling applications. The GEUX series focuses on providing reliable monitoring solutions for critical parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow in drilling systems. Sensors in this series are known for their rugged construction, high accuracy, and compatibility with BENTEC’s drilling automation platforms, as well as third-party control systems. The series adheres to stringent industry standards, including API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications, ensuring consistent performance and safety in oil and gas operations worldwide.
Features
Extreme Durability
The sensor’s robust design, including corrosion-resistant materials and a rugged housing, allows it to operate reliably in harsh drilling environments characterized by high vibration, shock, and exposure to corrosive substances. This durability minimizes downtime and maintenance requirements in remote and challenging locations.
High-Precision Measurement
With an accuracy of ±0.1% FS and a high resolution of 0.01 bar, the GEUX30-1000-001 provides precise pressure data, enabling early detection of pressure anomalies that could indicate issues such as blockages, pump inefficiencies, or wellbore instability.
Quick and Secure Installation
The M12 electrical connector and 1/2″ NPT process connection allow for easy and secure installation, reducing setup time and ensuring a tight seal in high-pressure systems.
Wide Temperature Range
Its ability to function in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C makes it suitable for use in diverse climatic conditions, from cold offshore platforms to hot onshore drilling sites.
Compatibility with Drilling Systems
The 4 – 20 mA analog output ensures seamless integration with existing drilling control systems, SCADA platforms, and HMI panels, enabling centralized monitoring and control of drilling processes.
Function
The primary function of the BENTEC GEUX30-1000-001 is to continuously measure and transmit pressure data in critical drilling systems. It monitors pressure in drilling fluid (mud) circuits, hydraulic systems, and wellhead equipment, providing real-time insights into system performance. By detecting pressure fluctuations, it helps operators identify potential issues early, allowing for timely adjustments to prevent equipment damage, ensure wellbore stability, and maintain safe drilling operations.
Use
In drilling operations, the GEUX30-1000-001 is used to monitor pressure in various key systems. For example, it measures the discharge pressure of mud pumps to ensure optimal fluid circulation and prevent overpressurization of the wellbore. It also monitors hydraulic pressure in drilling rig components such as draw works, top drives, and blowout preventers (BOPs), ensuring these critical systems operate within safe parameters. The sensor’s data is used by drilling operators and automation systems to make informed decisions, optimize drilling parameters, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Application Fields
Onshore Oil and Gas Drilling
In land-based drilling operations, the sensor is used to monitor pressure in mud circulation systems, hydraulic power units, and wellhead manifolds, ensuring safe and efficient drilling in environments such as deserts, jungles, and arctic regions.
Offshore Drilling Platforms
On offshore rigs and floating production systems, it monitors pressure in subsea wellheads, riser systems, and drilling fluid processing equipment, withstanding the harsh saltwater environment and high vibrations typical of offshore operations.
Directional Drilling
In directional and horizontal drilling, the sensor provides pressure data for downhole tools and mud motors, supporting precise control of drilling trajectory and ensuring the integrity of the wellbore.
Well Completion and Workover
During well completion (installation of production equipment) and workover (maintenance) activities, it monitors pressure in cementing operations, fracturing fluids, and stimulation systems, ensuring these processes are carried out safely and effectively.
Mining Exploration
Beyond oil and gas, the sensor is used in mining exploration drilling to monitor pressure in drilling fluid systems, supporting the extraction of minerals and resources in challenging geological conditions.
In conclusion, the BENTEC GEUX30-1000-001 is an essential pressure monitoring sensor for the oil and gas industry, combining high precision, durability, and reliability to enhance safety and efficiency in critical drilling operations. Its design tailored for extreme environments makes it a trusted component in both conventional and automated drilling systems.
There are no reviews yet.