Strata Innovative Solutions offers tailored hardware, services, and engineering expertise that seamlessly align with the operational needs of our client – a natural gas provider in residentially dense areas across Texas. These solutions focus on robust instrumentation, efficient control systems, solar-powered autonomy, and SCADA integration, which ensures the reliability and safety of our client’s system allowing for easier scalability of their natural gas distribution.

Hardware and Services for Various Locations

Instrumentation for Precise Monitoring:

• Upstream and downstream pipeline pressure sensors for accurate gas flow control.
• Appropriate pressure switch options to monitor open/close status for enhanced safety on relief valves.
• Inline gas and ambient temperature monitors ensure optimal operating conditions and temperature management.
• Skid design includes an aluminum mobile skid housing the control panel and solar power system.

Advanced Control Panels:

• Durably designed panels that maximize space-efficiency and built for weather-resistant, long-term use.
• Strata’s access and expertise with numerous controllers and control brands facilitate seamless controls integration with SCADA systems.
• Panel components included exceed required safety needs and for reliability.
• Enhanced site communication and connectivity with cellular modem options for remote operations.
• High-tech HMI touchscreen options for on-site operation and monitoring.
• Appropriate solar setups for required power needs with housing batteries to maintain energy management.

Installation Services:

• Set up and commission RTU panels, solar power systems, and wiring instrumentation to control panels.
• Fabrication of mobile skid, field installation, and setup of wireless monitoring equipment.
• Integration into SCADA systems for seamless operation and monitoring.

Engineering Services:

• PLC and HMI programming customization for seamless functionality.
• Modbus tie-ins for third-party device integration.
• SCADA programming for visualization, alarms, and system analysis.
• Comprehensive project management and documentation for panel and field wiring drawings.

Benefits for Natural Gas Providers

Strata’s offerings directly address the operational needs of natural gas providers by:

• Enhanced Monitoring and Control: Advanced instrumentation and SCADA integration ensure precise data acquisition, centralized monitoring, and system responsiveness.
• Connectivity: Access to cellular options and wireless communication protocols enable efficient remote management, minimizing the need for on-site interventions.
• Sustainable Energy Solutions: Solar-powered systems provide reliable autonomy in remote locations, offering five-day autonomy to maintain uninterrupted operations and reducing dependency on external power sources.
• Emergency Preparedness: Mobile skids and wireless monitoring ensure quick deployment and continuous system oversight in critical situations.
• Scalability and Reliability: Modular designs enable expansion with minimal disruptions. Strata’s rigorous installation protocols, redundant systems, and safety-focused design ensure consistent performance even under challenging conditions.
• Safety: Strata’s commitment to safety and available intrinsically safe components offers multiple options to surpass many required safety standards.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed project documentation, including wiring diagrams and system drawings, supports compliance with regulatory standards and simplifies maintenance.
• Streamlined Installation and Commissioning: Turnkey solutions include RTU setup, solar system installation, and SCADA integration, reducing the time required to bring new systems online.
• Custom Programming: Tailored PLC and HMI programming enhance system usability and operational efficiency.