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Real-world oil and gas applications of advanced analytical instrumentation
Welcome to the Applications section, where we highlight how Thermo Fisher Scientific's advanced analysis, detection, and measurement solutions are applied across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the oil and gas industry. Here you can discover how our cutting-edge technologies optimize the extraction of resources, enhance infrastructure efficiency, and ensure precise custody transfer and flow control. Review detailed examples and case studies demonstrating the real-world impact of our sophisticated systems for wellhead automation, flow computer systems, and advanced measurement instruments. Find the perfect solution to meet your specific operational needs.
Upstream applications
Exploration and production
In the upstream oil and gas industry segment, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency is paramount. Our comprehensive suite of solutions can be applied to meet these critical needs. We offer advanced technologies for gas detection, mineralogical analysis, elemental analysis, and flow control. Our optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras provide highly sensitive detection of fugitive gas emissions, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations. XRD and EDXRF spectrometers deliver precise mineralogical and elemental analyses, respectively, aiding in the optimization of exploration and drilling operations. For reliable transport and control of hydrocarbons, the flow computers and smart multivariable transmitters (SMV) offer unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Together, these solutions empower upstream operations with the tools needed to enhance safety, optimize extraction strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Midstream applications
Processing, transportation and storage
In the midstream oil and gas segment, our solutions are designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of processing, transportation, and storage operations. Our optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras provide highly sensitive detection of fugitive gas emissions, ensuring compliance with EPA regulations. Process Raman analyzers deliver real-time analysis of natural gas and NGL streams—even in hazardous locations—measuring key components like methane, ethane, and propane without carrier gases or consumables. For reliable product transport and control, the flow computers and multivariable transmitters (SMV) deliver precise hydrocarbon measurement and control. Our laboratory WDXRF spectrometers ensure rigorous quality control and compliance monitoring with advanced multi-element analysis capabilities. Our CO₂ purity monitoring systems utilize FTIR spectroscopy for real-time CO₂ purity measurement, preventing pipeline degradation, while FTIR gas analysis instruments can be used to monitor well emissions and ambient air. Lastly, the Niton handheld XRF analyzers provide accurate material verification in a compact, portable form. Together, these solutions support the midstream sector with unparalleled accuracy, reliability, and performance.
Downstream applications
Refining and distribution
In the downstream oil and gas segment, our solutions are designed to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of refining and distribution operations. Our toxic vapor analyzers quickly detect fugitive emissions of organic and inorganic compounds, ensuring compliance with Method 21 and LDAR applications. Complementing these analyzers, our multi-instrument calibrator improves accuracy and saves time in optimizing LDAR compliance monitoring.
Our process mass spectrometer offers fast and precise multi-stream gas analysis, reducing the need for multiple analyzers and minimizing maintenance demands. By enabling real-time VOC detection and early warning of toxic gas leaks, our environmental mass spectrometer enhances safety and compliance in high-risk environments.
Our wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) instrument provides rapid and accurate elemental analysis for precise quality control of refined products. Additionally, our portable process Raman analyzer delivers real-time compositional analysis—even in hazardous locations—measuring key properties like RON, MON, API gravity, and freeze point.
From emissions analysis to fire science, our robust FTIR gas analyzers are designed to meet your testing requirements—from flexible, general-purpose laboratory systems to rugged systems designed for heavy use in industrial environments. Our flow computer systems, coupled with advanced interfaces, help ensure reliable transport, control, and storage of products, while our smart multivariable transmitter delivers accurate hydrocarbon measurements and control from production to the refinery.
Finally, our handheld XRF analyzers offer performance and accuracy in a compact, lightweight form factor. Together, these solutions help ensure efficiency, compliance, and process optimization in downstream operations.
These comprehensive solutions enable downstream operations to optimize processes, improve product quality, and maintain operational safety.
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