Performance of Oilfield Automation Systems

As the demand for crude oil and natural gas increases, the petroleum industry must endeavor to attain maximum producing capabilities at a reasonable operating cost. To achieve these results, computers are being employed in the field. Problems with early computer systems have generally occurred in the performance of end-element devices such as positive displacement meters, liquid level devices, and other conventional field equipment. New equipment concepts may be necessary to resolve some of the more troublesome problem areas.