Episode 321: Powering Remote Shutdown Valves with Andre Scholtz

Pipeliners Podcast

English - January 30, 2024 06:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andre Scholtz, Technical Director at Solarcraft, joins to discuss the challenges of powering remote shutdown valves in the oil and gas industry.

The episode explores the considerations for providing reliable power to valve actuators in remote locations, touching on issues related to infrastructure, power sources, and technological solutions.

The conversation covers the unique challenges of actuating valves, the role of solar power in these scenarios, and the importance of designing systems with reliability in mind.

Listen to the episode now to learn more about the necessity of careful design, the viability of solar power for high-voltage devices, and the critical role of monitoring and maintaining consumption levels for optimal system performance.

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