Hydrocarbon Sensors
Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Data Acquisition/Transmission
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Hydrocarbon Sensors
Early detection of
leakage is detected by placing hydrocarbon sensors anywhere oil is
stored or traveled including oil wells, barges, pipelines, and storage
facilities. Hydrocarbon sensors can detect minute amounts of hydrocarbon
particles and trigger an alarm quickly.
Hydrocarbon sensing cable detects the presence of liquid hydrocarbon fuels at any point along its
length, but does not react to the presence of water.
TraceTek's radiation-cross linking and conductive-polymer technologies combine with a rugged construction to make the cable mechanically strong and chemically resistant.
Hydrocarbon sensing cable is designed for a number of applications, including:
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Double contained pipes
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Underground fuel lines
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Trenches
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Tanks
Hydrocarbon
sensing cable is available in standard lengths with factory installed, low-profile metal connectors. Heat-shrinkable tubing is provided to cover and protect the connectors after installation. TT5000 sensing cable is also available on bulk reels for installation in double containment piping. Connector kits are available for installation at access points.
Remote Oil Spill Sensor
OSPRA
Designed for monitoring such areas as harbors, streams, or holding ponds. This system is ideal for remote areas and where oil transfers operations extend into nighttime hours or when spills are difficult to detect visually. OSPRA employs the principle of optical fluorescence for highly specific petroleum detection. A single system will accommodate multiple sensors housed in solar-powered flotation buoys. The remotely deployed sensors provide constant surveillance, day and night, and in all weather. The sensors telemeter (no wiring) data to a Base Station where appropriate personnel can take immediate corrective action to terminate the spill, implement containment procedures, and initiate cleanup and remediation operations.
Through early detection, both quantity of oil spilled and potential environmental damage can be minimized, thus dramatically reducing cleanup costs and the potential for heavy penalties and costly litigation.
Sensors, contained in rugged, NEMA 4X explosion-proof enclosures, use optical fluorescence to detect hydrocarbons on water. Mounted in buoys or in catamarans-type flotation devices, which are solar-powered for continuous monitoring. Signals are telemetered to a base station computer where audible and/or visual alarms alert personnel to take immediate action in terminating a spill, thus reducing cleanup and remediation costs. Multiple sensors can use a single base station which will cover an area of several miles, in the case of harbors, rivers or wildlife refuges. System operates continuously and in all weather conditions; computer operators are not necessary; reporting capabilities are optional. Buoys are easily cleaned with steam or other marine cleaning devices. Ideal for oil transfer operations that extend into nighttime hours when visual monitoring is difficult.
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