Oil & Gas

Applications of laser-based sensors in the oil & gas industry

Gas Detection in Oil & Gas

Nanoplus Lasers in Oil & Gas Sector

CH₄

Leakage control in gas pipelines: CH₄

Leaks of CH₄ may cause dangerous situations and are hard to locate precisely. Hence, maintenance of underground pipelines produces high costs. CH₄ leaks are also an important source for greenhouse gases. With TDLAS a strong tool is available to manufacture portable leak detectors.

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H₂S

Control of hazardous gases: H₂S

H₂S occurs as a corrosive, toxic and explosive side product in the petrochemical industry. Continuous monitoring of this hazardous compound is critical to avoid corrosion of natural gas pipelines and ensure workers safety. Real-time analysis is essential to guarantee that burning fuels are H₂S clean in order to prevent acid rains.

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CO₂

Quality control in natural gas pipelines: CO₂

CO₂ is a natural diluent in oil and gas deposits. When it reacts with H₂S and H₂O steel pipelines corrode. Real-time monitoring of CO₂ at natural gas custody transfer points is necessary to avoid contaminated gas from flowing downstream. Immediate measures may be taken to purify the natural gas.

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H₂O

Quality control in natural gas pipelines: H₂O

Water vapour measurement is critical for gas companies to meet quality specifications and to protect pipelines from corrosion. False positives are very costly. Often the gas cannot be delivered if it is "wet".