RIG INSTRUMENTATION
Rig Instrumentation
SMEC Automation has extensive experience in automating and mechanizing drilling and workover rigs, providing state-of-the-art solutions across diverse and challenging environments. Their automated and semi-automated drilling systems are designed for various geographical and climatic conditions, including the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, Arctic rigs on the north slope of Alaska, desert rigs in Oman, slant drilling rigs in China, and mobile trailer rigs in Brazil.
These systems leverage SMEC Automation’s expertise to integrate both in-house equipment and client-furnished equipment, creating comprehensive automation packages tailored to specific operational needs. By automating critical processes, SMEC Automation enhances operational efficiency, safety, and reliability in the drilling industry. Their solutions reduce human intervention, minimize risks, and improve the accuracy and consistency of drilling operations.
SMEC Automation’s commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that their systems are at the forefront of drilling technology, capable of withstanding extreme conditions and meeting the rigorous demands of the industry. Whether it’s the icy terrains of Alaska, the hot deserts of Oman, or the complex drilling requirements in China, SMEC Automation delivers robust, efficient, and reliable automated solutions that drive productivity and operational success for their clients.
In the harsh environments of the North Sea, SMEC Automation’s systems ensure continuous and efficient operation, significantly reducing downtime and operational hazards. In Alaska, their Arctic-ready rigs demonstrate resilience and high performance despite extreme cold, while in Oman’s deserts, the equipment withstands high temperatures and abrasive conditions, maintaining operational integrity. In China, their slant drilling systems enable precise and effective drilling in challenging geological formations. Additionally, the mobile trailer rigs in Brazil offer flexibility and rapid deployment, making them ideal for varied and remote locations.

Rig Instrumentation Course in SMEC
Master the skills in Rig Instrumentation course at SMEClabs offers specialized training in the instrumentation and control systems used in oil rigs and similar environments. This course equips you with practical skills in installing, calibrating, and maintaining rig instrumentation, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. By completing this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience and job-ready skills essential for a successful career in rig instrumentation.

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Fire & Gas Detection
Fire & Gas detection system Years of experience in designing Fire & Gas systems backed up by a detailed knowledge of certification codes and classifications mean SMEC Automation can deliver the entire Functional Design Specification for the client.

Bulk Tank Monitoring
Bulk Tank Mud & Cement Monitoring and Control Panels are supplied to rigs on a global basis.

Well Instrumentation
This is a recent addition to SMEC Atomation Well Control Instrumentation suite and now commands its own product line.

Maintainance Contracts
Today’s equipment is becoming more sophisticated making maintenance a crucial input to uphold reliable operation. Keeping this in mind SMEC Automation has developed ‘The Status Monitor’ & customer specific Service Agreements
Our Specialities
- Driller’s control cabins – both mechanical and electrical
- Advanced drill floor layouts incorporating automated equipment
- Anti-collision systems integrating the top drive, pipe handling and pipe makeup machines
- Pipe handling, vertical racking and laydown machines
- Semi-automatic catwalk machines
- Pipe deck gantry cranes
- Remote drawworks controls
- Hydraulic powered auto-drillers
- AC powered drilling equipment
- Blowout preventor handling systems
- Automatic mud buckets
- Automatic thread dopers
Service Offered
- Electrical Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Extended Power Uprates (EPU)
- Instrumenmtation & calibration
- Staff and Craft Augmentation
- Pipe deck gantry cranes Valve Maintenance & Repairs
- Protective Coatings & Linings
- Facilities Management Services
- Plant Maintenance & Modifications
- Outages, Shutdowns, & Turnarounds
- Plant ID Systems (bar coding, tagging)
- Mechanical and Electrical Construction
- General and Specialty Construction Services
- Capital and Maintenance & Modification Projects
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