High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors for Deep Submerge Applications
Released on: September 5, 2008, 2:54 pm
Press Release Author: Macro Sensors
Industry: Electronics
Press Release Summary: Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com), specialists in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear position sensors, custom designs High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors for incorporation into sub-sea measurement systems used to monitor structural movement for long-term Finite Element Analysis of offshore platforms, pipelines, derricks, moorings and other critical high-stress members on offshore oil platforms.
Press Release Body: The High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors can also be used to measure the position of the valves, called chokes, on sub-sea oil well control towers (called Christmas trees), located at the wellhead, as well as controlling or measuring position of robotic arms and actuators.
As seawater applications often require a design service life of as much as 20 years while being exposed to seawater pressures up to 7500 psi, Macro Sensors High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors are designed from 316SS and Inconel 625 for pressure and corrosion resistance. These materials enhance the already high reliability of the LVDT assembly, ensuring it will continue to operate for minimum life requirements, even if the device is fully exposed to seawater.
Macro Sensors High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors also resolve the problem of getting a signal back to the surface for monitoring, recording and/or controlling some physical action taking place on the surface or sea water, even in great water depths. To minimize the number of pressure-sealed connections and I/Os, a 4-20mA two-wire, loop-powered I/O can be utilized, which is then, converted to a RS485 signal for transmission to the surface. Typically, a digital converter is contained in a high-pressure sealed bottle located nearby. A 4-20mA I/O also minimizes any noise over long transmission lines. Offsets can be easily made in the data acquisition system on the platform above.
A paramount requirement of many sub-sea applications is excellent repeatability and resolution. Macro Sensors High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors offer extraordinary repeatability and resolution, regardless of offsets due to pressure and/or temperature. Another key element of the LVDT design is zero leakage pressure sealing, often verified by helium mass spectrometer leak testing. For more information on High Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors from Macro Sensors, please contact the factory at sales@macrosensors.com.
About Macro Sensors Macro Sensors’ extensive line of LVDT-based linear and rotary sensors are used for linear position measurement and feedback in a variety of industrial applications including factory automation, motion control systems, metal fabricating, automotive assembly as well as power plants, gas/steam turbines. Incorporated in 1994, the Company offers more than 200 years of cumulative design and manufacturing experience by its key staff in serving its OEM and end-user international customer base. On June 1, 2005, Macro Sensors was acquired by AST, manufacturer of state-of-the-art Micro-Electro- Mechanical- Structures (MEMS) based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters. Common applications of AST sensor products are in industrial OEM, hydraulic systems, fuel cells, medical gases, HVAC/R, refrigeration, oil & gas exploration/production, and off-road vehicles. For more information on AST products and technology, visit the AST website at www.astsensors.com.
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