Accurate inventory management is critical for oil and gas companies to control revenue and maintain operational effectiveness. Industrial scales can be used to weigh, control and record material quantities like crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and additives during storage, transportation, and processing to ensure accurate inventory management.
Weighing equipment for Chemical, Oil and Gas
Controlling, monitoring and recording production output, optimising safety standards and achieving regulatory compliance are all critical for operational effectiveness and revenue protection in the chemical and oil and gas industries. By pairing electronic scales such as weighbridges, floor scales or checkweighers with sophisticated software and indicators, it is possible to create weighing systems capable of delivering the highest level of accuracy for these applications.
Due to the harsh conditions within the chemical and oil and gas industries, scales and weighing systems must be more than just accurate – they must be built to withstand heavy washdowns and corrosive chemicals for the duration of their operational life.
In chemical refining and processing operations, accurate weighing systems are used to measure different grades of crude oil or additives. These raw materials are often blended to achieve desired product specifications. Weighing equipment can be paired with recipe control software to measure and control the proportions of each component, ensuring consistency and quality in the final product.
Electronic scales and weighing systems built for the oil and gas, or chemical markets must be safe to use in hazardous environments and potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX scales limit the electrical and thermal energy available for ignition, making them explosion-proof and safe to use.
Chemicals, oil and gas are valuable commodities, and must be weighed to ensure the right amount of materials are used during production processes. Overuse or underuse of materials can lead to unnecessary expenses or inconsistent product quality. Chemical and oil and gas companies often buy and sell products based on weight or volume. Accurate measurement of the quantity of materials bought or sold is essential for revenue calculation and financial reporting purposes.
Traceability is essential for tracking materials throughout the production process and ensuring accountability. Accurate weighing systems provide a reliable record of material usage, which is important for quality assurance, troubleshooting, and auditing purposes.
Compliance with environmental regulations is essential for the chemical and oil and gas industries. To monitor their environmental impact, refineries and production facilities use scales and weight data to quantify the disposal of materials like wastewater or waste products.
Equipment within the oil and gas or chemical industries, such as storage tanks, pipelines and vehicles must operate within safe limits at all times. To achieve this, scales are used to prevent overloading, ensuring equipment does not exceed its safe loading parameters.
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Gas Provision
Accurate weighbridges and weighing systems to manage inventory and prevent overloading in the gas industry.
Petrochemical
Accurately weighing materials is essential for the petrochemical sector to control inventory, revenue and maintain strict safety parameters.
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