Measurement Instrumentation for the Chemical Industry

Measurement instrumentation significantly enhances reliability through accurate monitoring and control of critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and level. This precise control enables predictive maintenance by identifying potential problems early, preventing costly downtime. Real-time data from instruments also facilitates data-driven decision making, leading to more efficient and reliable operational performance and ultimately reducing downtime.

Emerson reliability consultants have found that chemical companies that use data from instruments for condition-based, planned maintenance have fewer equipment emergencies, resulting in 14% less downtime and 71% lower maintenance costs.  With a comprehensive portfolio of measurement and analytical instrumentation, Emerson offers a wide range of complete asset monitoring solutions, including heat exchanger monitoring, steam trap monitoring, pump health monitoring, corrosion and erosion monitoring, vibration monitoring, in addition to mobility tools to bring control room data to the field.

Measurement instrumentation is crucial for safety, particularly in hazardous environments where robust monitoring is essential. It plays a vital role in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), which are designed to bring processes to a safe state during emergencies. By providing accurate measurements, instrumentation helps maintain safe operating conditions, minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

With an extensive portfolio of safety-certified instruments and valves, Emerson helps plants operate with certainty and avoid incidents. From an integrated SIS to fire and gas leak detection solutions to self-guided proof testing solutions, plants can prepare for the unpredictable and improve occupational, functional, process, and containment safety.

Measurement instrumentation directly improves production by enabling optimized resource utilization, reducing raw material consumption and waste. By enabling precise control of process parameters, instrumentation increases production efficiency and throughput. Furthermore, accurate measurements ensure consistent product quality, minimizing defects and rework. Real-time data facilitates continuous process optimization, leading to enhanced production outcomes.

Emerson works with chemical process facilities to optimize production and get more from their equipment. This includes automating manual processes and bridging islands of automation to ensure data from sensing technologies reaches operational applications or the appropriate expert, enabling visibility into equipment health and process control.

Measurement instrumentation contributes significantly to sustainability by optimizing resource utilization and improving process efficiency, directly leading to reduced waste and emissions. Accurate field data supports the development of circular economy models by enabling the optimization of material cycles. It also aids in meeting environmental regulations and sustainability targets, and helps reduce energy usage and associated costs by monitoring and controlling energy consumption.

With software and sensing solutions, Emerson helps chemical facilities automate the process of mapping and managing energy consumption across the plant, characterizing alternative feedstocks, and reducing waste of water and raw materials.