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Solutions for pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions from WIKA are an integral component of our customers' business processes.
This is why we consider ourselves to be not just suppliers of measurement components but rather more a competent partner that offers comprehensive solutions in close co-operation with our customers – customised and precisely designed products for the exact requirement.
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Accurate Pressure Transmitters Mean Trouble-Free Gas Pipelines
Pressure transmitters play an important role in transporting natural gas through the thousands of natural gas pipelines that extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts as well as from Canada to Mexico. Every 40 to 100 miles along these lines are natural gas compressor stations, which work to constantly maintain the 200 to 1500 psi required to reliably and efficiently move gas from production to consumers.
To accomplish the delivery, engines, turbines, or motors are used to power these compressors. Turbine and engine-driven compressors use a small amount of natural gas to fuel the combustion cycles needed to re-pressurize natural gas for transportation. Motor-driven compressors do the same thing but with electricity. For safety and efficiency, all three types of compressors require constant measurement of PSI before, during, and after compression.
If a pressure transmitter is working improperly—or fails altogether—natural gas movement will slow down or stop completely. A best-case scenario would be delayed or missed deliveries to end users. More critically, a clog or rupture could occur in a pipeline, requiring immediate attention. In the worst case, an explosion or other accident could occur.
Pressure transmitters are used in natural gas compression in the following ways:
Monitoring natural gas compression requires the use of a pressure transmitter certified for Class I Division I and/or Class I Division II hazardous area use. Transmitters should also offer good vibration resistance and ingress protection. WIKA E-10 and E-11 explosion proof pressure transmitters are designed to handle all such applications.