Encapsulating commercial accelerometers with epoxy and fluoroelastomer for harsh hydrocarbon fluid environment

Abstract Traditionally, in the oil and gas industry, accelerometers are mounted externally on motors for condition monitoring of vertically suspended, closed suction hydrocarbon pumps due to their inability to withstand harsh downhole environments, preventing the detection of impeller failures. This...

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Main Authors: Sahil P. Wankhede, Xian Du, Keith W. Brashler, Mohammad M. Ba’adani, Doru C. Turcan, Ali H. Shehri, Kamal Youcef-Toumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46781-x