GP&LNG: Innovation

New HMI/SCADA software capabilities and pricing structure

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has updated the capabilities and commercial models for its InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA software. New features, optimized commercial models and pricing make it easier for end users, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and systems integrators (SIs) to develop and scale human-machine interface (HMI)/supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications from edge-to-cloud, with the ability to incorporate analytics and CONNECT, AVEVA’s industrial intelligence platform. 

AVEVA InTouch Unlimited empowers system integrators with one of the most comprehensive suites of HMI/SCADA technology available in the market today. The all-inclusive licensing package is available in perpetual and subscription models with unlimited tags, clients and scalability. The InTouch Unlimited package features comprehensive process historian and reporting functionality, equipping users with the ability to collect and unlock the value of data sourced at the edge, and from multiple plants and systems spanning the enterprise. The modernized development tools are now available free of charge and include prebuilt templates to accelerate design productivity, as well as simplified tag and application development workflow leveraging industry standard protocols such as OPC-UA and MQTT. 

SIs and users can easily develop, deploy and scale HMI/SCADA applications using InTouch Unlimited. As a component of the broader AVEVA Operations Control software portfolio, InTouch Unlimited can utilize hybrid-cloud architecture to easily integrate artificial intelligence (AI) features such as predictive quality, throughput and energy efficiency into traditional HMI/SCADA applications. By pairing AVEVA Operations Control with CONNECT, developers can consolidate operations data from various production lines, plants and value chains. This provides a centralized view of operations and allows the system to scale with business growth without the need for application redevelopment. 

For more information, visit AVEVA™ InTouch HMI | AVEVA. A trial of AVEVA InTouch Unlimited is available at AVEVA™ InTouch HMI Trial.

Leak detection trailblazer granted U.S. Patent for technology 

As a leading pipeline leak detection technology innovator, PipeSense has received an official U.S. Patent for its “systems and methods for improved pipeline leak detection,” PipeSentry (FIG. 1).

Granted U.S. Patent No. 12,055,464, this acknowledgment reflects the company's commitment to advancing the safety, reliability and efficiency of pipeline infrastructure. 

The new patent will enhance PipeSense’s solutions, including its flagship advanced pipeline leak detection system PipeGuard. The exclusive PipeSentry suite of technologies provides pipeline operators with a greater insight into the efficiency of their assets, with more accurate, real-time detection of leaks. 

PipeSense's innovations improve the speed and precision of leak detection while reducing environmental impact and operational costs for operators in the oil and gas, water and chemical industries. 

This milestone arrives at a pivotal time as PipeSense targets domestic and international expansion. With endorsement from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, PipeSense is in a greater position to offer enhanced solutions to its growing customer base.  

Key features of the patented technology include:  

• Enhanced detection accuracy: Utilizes advanced algorithms, sensor technology and AI to detect and confirm even the smallest leaks, minimizing false alarms. 

• Real-time monitoring: Provides continuous monitoring and instant alerts, ensuring rapid response to potential leaks. 

• Cost-effective solutions: Reduces the need for frequent manual inspections, lowering maintenance costs and improving operational efficiency. 

• Environmental protection: Helps prevent environmental damage by detecting leaks early, thereby reducing the risk of contamination. 

 For more information, visit https://pipesense.com/solutions/#PipeGuard.

DaaS solution to enhance data center climate performance 

Context Labs, a leader in carbon performance solutions, has extended Decarbonization-as-a-Service (DaaS™) platform in optimizing sustainability for data centers. Leveraging its proven capabilities to quantify and prove climate performance, the DaaS™ platform empowers cloud service providers (CSPs) and data center operators to measure carbon intensity and establish it as a key operating condition. 

Building on Context Labs' established success in driving climate-positive outcomes across industries, this solution aims to improve carbon management in the face of growing demand for AI and cloud services. DaaS™ for Data Centers is commercially available for enterprise customers. 

With data center demand projected to double by 2030, managing these facilities' energy needs and climate impacts will be critical to the execution of that growth. Moreover, carbon claims generally are under intense scrutiny due to the lack of empirical rigor and transparency, leading to doubts about their accuracy. This lack of veracity undermines trust and hampers efforts to provide reliable data on emissions reduction. Without reliable data, companies struggle to prove their climate performance. 

By implementing DaaS for Data Centers, CSPs can transform AI-infrastructure carbon management into a key differentiator and a center for value creation. The solution enables organizations to demonstrate trusted climate performance to markets and regulators, to manage carbon costs more effectively, and meet or accelerate decarbonization goals. 

Key benefits of DaaS™ for Data Centers include: 

• Trusted contextual Asset Grade Data (AGD™): Deliver verified data to improve carbon management and emissions transparency. 

• Emissions quantification and insights: Leverage advanced hardware technologies and emissions quantification to enable sense-making and proactive carbon management. 

• Accelerated decarbonization: Increase efficiency with AI-driven tools that eliminate manual processes and spreadsheets; and identify opportunities to reduce emissions. 

• Embedded third-party verification: Ensure that claims are accurate, reliable and consistent for voluntary and compliance reporting standards. 

• Full lifecycle carbon accounting: Integrate accurate carbon accounting into risk, finance, and commercial operations while enhancing sustainability commitments and reporting. 

For more information, visit http://www.contextlabs.com.

Handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management 

Picarro, a global leader in natural gas leak and emissions management technologies, has launched its Handheld solution (FIG. 2), designed for natural gas operators.

The new Picarro Handheld is designed to transform and digitalize on-foot leak investigation operations. It augments Picarro's trusted mobile leak detection technology, allowing operators to close the loop on the leak management process. The launch represents a significant milestone as it reinforces Picarro's commitment to supporting its customers in their journey towards digitalization and modernization of gas leak survey practices. 

The Picarro Handheld device offers parts-per-billion (ppb) class methane and ethane detection limits, fast response time and a compact, ergonomic design. This improved performance envelope enables natural gas operators to reduce investigation time, increase leak find rates and eliminate false negatives of traditional parts-per-million (ppm) class of handheld gas detectors. 

Most importantly, the Picarro Handheld features a powerful and seamless integration into P-Cubed—Picarro's cloud software platform—to support a fully integrated and traceable leak survey process. Operators can now fully digitize their leak investigation processes and leverage powerful cloud analytics to create a unique, quantifiable and auditable record of field activities. 

The Picarro Handheld has proven its reliability and effectiveness with several major utilities worldwide. Having undergone rigorous testing for durability against shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity and dust, it is built for real-world challenges. Customers benefit from an exceptional experience and increased productivity, backed by a team dedicated to their success. 

For further information, visit www.picarro.com/gas.

Launch of industry's largest 56-in. ultrasonic inline inspection tool for enhanced pipeline safety 

NDT Global, a leader in innovative inline inspection technologies, has launched a 56-in. ultrasonic inline inspection tool (FIG. 3), developed in collaboration to meet the inspection requirements of integrated oil and gas company Aramco.

Traditionally, magnetic flux leakage (MFL) and caliper-based inspection methods would have been the choice for large-diameter pipelines. Through successful solution enhancements and close customer collaboration, operators can deploy this leading ultrasonic crack and metal loss inline inspection service. This tool stands as NDT Global's largest ultrasonic inline inspection tool capable of navigating unique pipeline networks while ensuring the highest level of accuracy. 

With new additions like this combined inspection tool, NDT Global remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in pipeline inspections. By successfully leveraging the best inline diagnostic data, operators can gain actionable insights that drive predictive analysis, long-term risk evaluation and optimal asset health for pipeline operators worldwide. 

For more information, visit http://www.ndt-global.com.

Reducing CO₂ through air leak detection 
  
One common thread throughout most manufacturing sites is the need for compressed air. Pneumatics are a common theme and used in all sorts of industrial applications. To deliver the compressed air, a compressor or number of compressors are employed, and the resulting air is delivered around a site by a system of air lines. These pipes are often above ground to improve the logistics and ergonomics of production; however, over time they can degrade and give rise to leaks. Elbow joints, reducers, condensers and other fixtures all have the potential to leak air under pressure. With hundreds of meters of pipework, these leaks can often be difficult to detect. 
 
Teledyne FLIR is a global producer of high-quality analytical handheld devices, including both thermal and acoustic imaging cameras. 
 
Released earlier this year, the FLIR Si2-LD acoustic camera (FIG. 4) makes light work of identifying leaks in pipework, even those elevated air lines that are difficult to access. By simply pointing the camera at an airline, users can detect leaks of 0.05 liters per minute (l/min) at a distance of 10 meters (m). At 2.5 m, leaks as small as 0.0032 l/min can be detected. These may not sound like very big volumes, but over the course of a year the loss can be considerable. Air leaks are displayed on the high-definition 5-in. color screen by simply pointing the handheld device at the air line.

 
Teledyne FLIR not only produces a wide range of high-quality cameras but also provides the associated software to facilitate the collection and analysis of data. The FLIR Si2-LD camera is loaded with such software. Using a system termed Industrial Gas Quantification, the camera can calculate the monetary loss incurred for each leak identified. As well as air, the software can also calculate losses for a variety of other gaseous systems including ammonia (NH3), helium (He), hydrogen (H₂), argon (Ar) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). 
 
Companies concerned about their carbon footprint will find that reducing electricity usage through the elimination of air leaks is an example of low-hanging fruit. The Si2-LD from FLIR is tool that facilitates the protection of the environment. 
 
For more information, visit Acoustic Imaging Cameras | FLIR Test & Measurement | Teledyne FLIR. GP&LNG

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