Looking for an efficient zero emission power source for your oil and gas control,
electric products are your best option.
Hi I'm Jordan with Kimray, in this video I'm going to show you how these five electric products provide control on an oil and gas separator.
The first product we'll be looking at is the Electric Level Switch.
The electric level switch controls a small span of liquid about two inches.
This switch operates just like our pneumatic switch except the output signal is electric rather than pneumatic.
This signal is a discrete output which is used for on off control.
An analog signal which we'll discuss a little later is used to provide modulating control.
The electric level switch covers a range of 0 watts to 25 watts of power pairing nicely with the demands of today's automation equipment.
Here's how it works.
As the liquid level increases, the float is lifted and the magnet located in the float lever moves downward and closer to the reed switch.
The reed switch is in the enclosure of the body and is isolated from the process conditions.
When the magnet gets close enough to the reed switch it will close it.
When liquid level decreases, the magnet will move away from the reed switch causing it to open.
This level switch can be used to shut down incoming production if
the liquid level is higher or lower than the float output signal position.
To prevent liquid carryover, the level switch is used by many producers for a high level shutdown.
If a dump valve or liquid level controller fails, the rising liquid will trip the high
level switch that's positioned near the top of the vessel shutting the inlet flow to the vessel and or signaling an alarm.
Second product we'll be looking at is the Electric Gen II.
An electric level controller maintains a specific fluid level inside a separator by using an electric
signal to control an electronically actuated dump valve.
The controller uses a displacer with a spring counterbalance.
It is a great option for interfacing between two liquids as there is no need to weight or re-weight a float ball like in a float operated liquid control system.
Here's how it works.
The displacer sits in the process fluid and senses the liquid level in your separator.
When the level of that liquid increases and reaches your high set point, the Gen II responds by sending a discrete electric signal.
This signal is received by an electric valve actuator which tells your control valve to open.
When the liquid level decreases and reaches your low set point the Gen II responds by turning off the electric signal.
The electric valve actuator then closes the control valve.
The electric Gen II features the same extension arms displacers and other options as our pneumatic Gen II level controller.
For more on that, you can watch the video linked in the description below.
The third product we'll cover is the Valvecon Electric Actuator.
A Valvcon Electric Actuator replaces the pneumatic actuator on control valves.
It provides accurate zero emission control and can tie into a programmable logic controller or remote terminal unit for remote control and or monitoring.
The Valvcon can be used in throttling liquid dump valve applications on any one or two inch Kimray High Pressure Control Valve.
The Valvcon will receive a discrete or analog electronic signal from an electric level controller telling it to open and close.
A Valvcon package can be used also for back pressure regulation on a separator.
The smooth throttling operation of Valvcon is great in these applications.
It works with the Kimray Electric Pilot or other pressure controllers using an analog output signal.
Fourth, we'd like to cover the Tritex II.
The Tritex II actuator is a high performance actuator that can work in the most demanding applications such as high torque and continuous actuation.
You can mount the Tritex on any size pressure control valve with the appropriate bracket.
Both the Tritex and Valvcon actuators have three key advantages over pneumatic actuators.
One is low maintenance operation.
These long lasting valve actuators can operate maintenance free for an extended period.
Another is zero emissions.
Because these actuators use electric power, they require no gas supply and they do not vent any gas to the atmosphere.
And finally remote communications.
These actuators can tie directly into your SCADA system and provide remote monitoring and communication
The final product we'll be talking about in this video is the Electric Pilot.
Currently if you want to electrically control and remotely monitor your production processes,
you need to use an RTU or PLC.
These devices allow you to connect electric actuators to their microprocessor controlled system via SCADA or another communications control network.
However for sites or applications where only one or two valves need monitoring.
The Kimray Electric Pilot is an ideal cost-effective solution.
The Kimray Electric Pilot is a standalone electric controller that can control pressure, flow, temperature, or level.
It can also be used in a gap control and timer applications.
It features an interactive screen and allows you to control process conditions without the use of computing hardware.
Here's how it works.
The internal pilot receives a raw 4 to 20 milliamp signal from a sensor which represents a process condition.
This signal could be from a pressure transducer or a resistance temperature detector (RTD).
That signal is then conditioned and sent to an electrically controlled valve via a proportional 4 to 20 milliamp output signal.
The pilot shares a common input power source with the electric actuator and does not need a dedicated power source.
To speak with an expert about incorporating electric products into your operation contact your local Kimray store or authorized distributor.