Oil Pressure Sensors and Transmitters

Measuring pressure for oil media, especially in industrial settings like the oil & gas and hydraulic systems, presents unique challenges and requires specialized pressure sensors and pressure instruments with the following particular features:

• Compatibility with Oil Media: The diaphragm material of pressure sensors must be compatible with the specific type of oil (e.g., crude oil, refined products, hydraulic oil) and resist corrosion or degradation from chemicals or impurities present in the oil. For general hydraulic or lubricating oil media, Nitrile rubber or Viton are standard choices. If you need high chemical resistance or operate at high temperatures, PTFE diaphragms are ideal.

• Withstanding Extreme Conditions: Pressure sensors and transmitters need to be engineered to withstand these harsh conditions while maintaining accuracy and reliability. For example, downhole drilling involves high temperatures and pressure fluctuations. Features like high overpressure and overload capacity (withstanding 2-3 times overpressure) are crucial in hydraulic systems. 

• Safety and Hazard Compliance: For flammable and explosive oil media, pressure transmitters must be designed with explosion-proof construction to meet safety standards like ATEX 95 or IECEx 02. PLd-certified pressure transmitters indicate that the instrumentation meets a specific safety standard, specifically performs safely under fault conditions, with the dual output function. 

• Integration with Control Systems: Pressure measurement devices often communicate with control systems through analog signals (like 4-20mA) or digital outputs to enable real-time monitoring and automation. For example, oil pressure measurement is often integrated with SCADA systems in the oil and gas industry. 

What Do Oil Pressure Sensors Do?

Pressure Transmitters in Oil & Gas

In oil and gas applications, pressure sensors and pressure transducers are used widely, which involve nearly all kinds of pressure types in the process of measuring, such as gauge, absolute, differential pressure, high pressure, micro differential pressure, etc. 

• Wellhead Platforms: The pressure transmitters are installed on the "Christmas tree" or choke manifold in oil and gas extraction applications to monitor the bore hole pressure, casing pressure, or production tube pressure. The accurate pressure monitoring plays a vital role in operations like plunger lift systems, a cleaner alternative to traditional blowdown methods, for efficient blockage clearing and controlled release.

• Oil Storage Tank: Oil tanks serve various purposes throughout the different stages of oil exploration, production, refining, and distribution. The oil pressure sensor is used to intelligently monitor the pressure and level in real-time, preventing over-pressurization or vacuum conditions, and ensuring safe storage.

• Pipelines: Ensuring safe and reliable flow control of liquids and gases. The smart pressure transmitters alert when there is an issue with the data transmission unit. 

• Refining Processes: Monitoring pressure in reactors and other equipment to ensure safe and efficient processing.  

Our well-experienced engineers clearly know the challenges and complexities of oil and gas processes, and put our technology into the applications to provide pressure measuring solutions for customers to ensure the safety and optimize production.

Pressure Transducers for Hydraulic Systems

Pressure transducers monitor and control hydraulic and pneumatic system pressure, ensuring safe and efficient operation. In industrial automation, the transducers help optimize the performance of servo control systems, hydraulic presses, and CNC machinery by providing real-time pressure feedback. In construction machinery equipment such as aerial work platforms (AWP) or scissor lifts, pressure sensors ensure operational safety by detecting abnormal pressure conditions that could damage components or cause failure. Additionally, in manufacturing and process industries, pressure sensors help maintain optimal system pressure for processes like injection molding or material handling. Overall, the pressure monitoring helps predictive maintenance, safety compliance, and operational efficiency in any hydraulic system. 

Oil Pressure Solutions from MICROSENSOR

MICROSENSOR, a leader in measurement instrumentation, offers state-of-the-art oil pressure solutions that cater to a wide range of applications across oil & gas， manufacturing, and hydraulic systems. Our oil pressure sensors provide precise readings, enabling timely maintenance and preventing costly downtime. With high sensitivity and stability, our oil pressure transducers can operate under extreme conditions, including high temperatures, vibrations, and exposure to harsh environments. The compact and robust designs ensure seamless installation into existing systems without the need for extensive modifications. 

MICROSENSOR provides tailored oil pressure measurement solutions to meet specific industry requirements, alongside detailed technical assistance and prompt after-sales service. Experience the MICROSENSOR difference — where innovation meets reliability for superior oil pressure management.