“We only have nine measurements, but wiring was a logistical nightmare. A wired option would have cost over $135,000. It just was not an option.” Systems Engineer Major North American Refinery For more information: www.EmersonProcess.com/SmartWireless SMART WIRELESS APPLICATIONS Smart Wireless Minimizes Capital Costs for Online Monitoring of Plant and Instrument Air BENEFITS •73% savings in CAPEX costs •Reduced plant downtime with live trending of compressor data •Save over $50,000 per year in operations costs CHALLENGE This refinery installed two new compressors to maintain the reliability of plant and instrument air. Unfortunately, the buildings that house the compressors and control room are very old. The only way to wire was to pull cable under the road between the buildings. Acces

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