In the oil and gas sector, petroleum products are commonly transported through pipelines. And more often, these pipelines rely on humans for regular inspection and monitoring.
However, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for pipeline monitoring offers the potential to enhance monitoring system remotely and provide solutions that eliminate the need for constant routine checks and support on-site.
Innovative solution
In regards to this, NIAT has recently introduces a system that uses IoT platform to monitor well and pipelines. This monitoring solution can automate all steps by replacing the traditional methods to allow oil and gas pipeline infrastructure to be controlled remotely.
To prove the capabilities of the IoT technology, NIAT’s technical team conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) testing for its IoT-based solar monitoring system for a key client at a site located in Kuala Belait.
The team set up all necessary equipment such as the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) antenna, solar system, its gateway, pressure monitoring sensors, and DC to DC converter power supply and battery.
This IoT solution serves to collect and integrate sensor data to get live information via remote operation and receive immediate alert to the users’ devices.
The purpose of the testing was to demonstrate to the client that integrating IoT technologies into their operational framework is feasible, effective, and beneficial. Additionally, it is also carried out to verify that all installation-required components meet specification and its performance is up to the client’s expectation and satisfaction
