Yokogawa Electric has released the DTSX200 distributed temperature sensor in the global market and will release the device in Japan in April next year.
The sensor has been designed for control applications and in production operations such as in monitoring changes in temperature in oil shale formations and underground oil sand. The DTSX200 can be used in remote locations and unfavorable environments such as deserts and improves the production efficiency as well.
The distributed temperature sensor has been developed for the first time for its application in natural resource production spots. The DTSX200 sensor is currently being evaluated by customers for use in oil resource development and it will be subject to on-site testing shortly.
In the development of alternative resources, it is essential to check the underground temperature in order to ensure efficient collection of extracted heavy oil. The required information is collected by inserting an optical fiber into a well. Unlike the AQ8920 distributed temperature sensor designed by Yokogawa for indoor application, the company developed this sensor as a strong and durable temperature sensor more suitable for harsh environments. The DTSX200 sensor, based on optical measurement technology, is an ideal solution for natural resource developers.
The DTSX200 sensor has been optimized to work with production control systems. Its robust design allows it to withstand extreme temperatures ranging between –40°C and +65°C. It also consumes a low power of just 16 W and can also be powered using a battery or a solar panel.
Source: http://www.yokogawa.com/