The UK-based company has just launched a new product for the real-time integrity monitoring of upstream oil and gas assets it says can improve the economics and safety of offshore operations.

The ET210 Integrity Monitoring System delivers continuous wall thickness and temperature measurements from topside or surface equipment directly to desk.

The non-intrusive sensors are easily affixed to equipment with integral magnets. The technology is designed to measure metal wall thickness through external protective coatings – the integrity of the outer corrosion protection is not compromised by sensor installation.

Based on Permasense’s existing WT monitoring technology, the ET210 system delivers continuous measurements, eliminating the costs and safety risks associated with manual inspection methods.

The quality and frequency of the data delivered offers users a real-time insight into the impact of operations – including flowrates, sand and acid levels, on equipment integrity.

This information provides operators with a platform for enhanced decision-making to maximize production rates, minimise downtime, and reduce the risk of corrosion or erosion-related incidents.

“The ET210 system represents a major step forward for Permasense, offering the same quality and frequency of measurements as our leading WT range, but designed to enable easier online sensor installation in upstream environments,” Permasense CEO Dr Peter Collins said.

“This is an exciting progression, with the system incorporating our proven wireless data delivery and data management software.”