Crouse-Hinds

An operator of a long oil pipeline uses Crouse-Hinds single I/O wireless transmitters to monitor the performance of its cathodic protection system. The cathodic protection actively suppresses pipeline corrosion by injecting electrical currents into the pipeline. Undetected failures of the protection system can lead to expensive corrosion and leaks.

The Crouse-Hinds wireless units monitor the injection current at the active injection sites, and also monitor pipeline voltage at points between injection sites. Hundreds of these measurements are transmitted to a SCADA computer providing an indication of system performance and early alarm of system failure. The Crouse-Hinds units are powered from a small compact alkaline battery, powering down between measurements to extend battery life to 3+ years. Multiple wireless repeater units extend the wireless range to cover the complete length of the pipeline


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Oil & Gas - Upstream
Case Study An operator of a long oil pipeline uses Crouse-Hinds single I/O wireless transmitters to monitor the performance of its cathodic protection system. The cathodic protection actively suppresses pipeline corrosion by injecting electrical currents into the pipeline. Undetected failures of the protection system can lead to expensive corrosion and leaks. The Crouse-Hinds wireless units monitor the injection current at the active injection sites, and also monitor pipeline voltage at points between injection sites. Hundreds of these measurements are transmitted to a SCADA computer providing an indication of system performance and early alarm of system failure. The Crouse-Hinds units are powered from a small compact alkaline battery, powering down between measurements to extend battery life to 3+ years. Multiple wireless repeater units extend the wireless range to cover the complete length of the pipeline