October 30, 2011 - Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the DTSX200 Distributed Temperature Sensor (DTS). The DTSX200 is used to monitor temperature and flow in Oil/Gas Upstream unconventional and conventional in-well applications, LNG and Refinery Tank and Pipeline leak detection, Fire Detection, and other thermal monitoring applications. DTSX200 uses optical measurement technologies it acquired over the years in the measurement field. This product can be used at extreme temperature environments like the desert and arctic locations, and in on-shore and offshore applications. The DTSX200 helps improve production efficiency by working together with production control systems.
To monitor temperature changes in underground formations that contain heavy oil, an optical fiber is fed into a well and the acquired data are used for controlling production. Although Yokogawa previously offered the AQ8920 distributed temperature sensor, this was designed for indoor use and was not suitable for production sites that typically are located in harsh environments. Therefore, Oil and Gas developers need a robust fiber-optic temperature sensor that can withstand harsh environments.
Product Features
1. Works together with production control systems This product is optimized to work smoothly with the production control systems that oil and gas developers use in their operations. The DTSX200 thus helps improve the efficiency of production processes, from temperature measurement to production control. 2. Suitable for use in extreme temperatures With the ability to have stable operation in temperatures ranging from –40°C to +65°C, the DTSX200 is ideal for use in harsh environments.
Moreover, with its low power consumption of 16 watts or less, it can be easily powered by a solar panel and battery if no other power source is available. A compact optical switch module for selecting monitoring points (up to 16 channels) is available for rack mounting with the sensor.
