Honeywell Sensors Switches for Oil Rig Applications0 pages

Sensors and Switches in Oil Rig Applications
A
Crown Block
B
Power
Generation
Unit
D
Accumulator
Unit

Measure weight on drill line via cable tension
Load cells: 41, RM
Measure oil, water, and hydraulic fluid
pressure
Pressure sensors: FP2000, MLH, IP, PX2,
SPT
Emergency shutdown
Switches for ESD: WOI
Measure inlet/outlet pressure with high
accuracy
Pressure sensors: FP2000, STJE
Control/monitor operations activity
MICRO SWITCH™ basic switches: BZ,
V7, V15W, SX

E
Drilling Cab

MICRO SWITCH™ toggle switches: TL,
NT, TS, TW, ET, AT
Key, rotary, and e-stop switches: custom
Limitless™ operator interface: WOI

Measure hydraulic pressure, weight, force/
strain or movement, monitor raising or lowerF
Rig Hydraulic ing deck for directional drilling
Pressure sensors: FP2000, IP
Lift
Load cells: 41
H
Drawworks

Measure torque, load/weight/position while
guiding pipe into position
Load cells: 41, RM
MICRO SWITCH™ switches: BX, LSX

I
Iron
Roughneck
M
Water/
Storage Tank

Measure torque while attaching pipe using
hydraulic pressure or load measurements
Load cells: 41
Pressure sensors: FP2000, IP
Measure tank liquid levels
Switches: HDLS, WLS non-contact
Pressure sensors: MLH, LL-V, SPT, PX2
Monitor torque/twisting movement to ensure
right amount of force is applied
Torque sensors: custom

N
Top Drive

Measure weight on drill bit
Load cells: 41
Measure hydraulic pressure and feed
information into control system
Pressure sensors: FP2000, 811FM
On/off control and operator alerts to enhance
safety
Limitless™ operator interface: WOI

O
Traveling
Block

Measure weight on the drill line via cable
tension
Load cells: 41

R
Deadline
Anchor

Measure tension on deadline/drilling line
cable
Load cells: 41, RM

T
Choke
Manifold

Measure valve position/choke valves
MICRO SWITCH™ hazardous area
switch: CX

U
Mud Return
Line

Measure drilling mud pressure to monitor and
control mud flow
Wing Union sensors: 424, 425, 427

V
Mud Shaker

Position sensing or on/off applications
Switches: HDLS, WLS, WOI

W
Mud Cleaner

Position sensing or on/off applications
Limit switches: HDLS, WLS, WOI
Measure pressure and flow of mud media
Wing Union sensors: 424, 425, 427

Y
Mud Pump

On/off or emergency start/stop applications
Limitless™ operator interface: WOI
Mud pump stroke count, position sensing, or
on/off applications
MICRO SWITCH™ limits: EX, BX, HDLS

Z
Winch
AB
BlowOut
Preventor
AD
Drill Bit

Measure direct and indirect loads
Canister load cells: MPB, 3130, 3156, 3127
Monitor RAM position via hydraulic
volumetric or pressure behind the piston
(“pinch offs”)
Pressure sensors: A-105, TJE
Measure pressure or differential pressure at
high temperature and pressure ranges
Pressure sensors: S

AE
Fluid
Manifold

AF
Mud Tank/
Reservoir

Measure drilling fluid pressure
Pressure sensors: FP2000
Wing Union sensors: 424, 425, 427
Measure valve position
Limit switches: CX, WLS
Measure tank liquid levels
Pressure sensors: FP2000, IP, SPT
Monitor tank valve position
Limit switches: BX, LSX, HDLS, WLS