Compressor Monitoring and Controls

The Compressor Monitoring and Controls Market Research delivers current market analysis plus a five year market and technology forecast.  It is available in multiple editions including worldwide, all regions, and most major countries.  The research covers Compressor Monitoring and Controls, Centralized Control System, Distributed Control System, Energy Consumption, Natural Gas, Hydrogen Infastructure, Strategic Analysis, Market Size, Historical Analysis, Industry Trends

Smart Compressor Monitoring and Controls Market Grows on Increased Efficiency

ARC Advisory Group’s new research reveals that the Compressor Monitoring & Controls market continues to grow, with the new generation of compressor controls solutions providing increased energy and operational efficiency. Compressor monitoring and controls solutions are seen as enabling users to reduce energy consumption of the compressor itself and in most cases the energy of any associated processes for which the compressor was being utilized to serve. Growth in natural gas demand and increasing investment in hydrogen infrastructure are also contributing to market growth.

Compressor Monitoring and Controls Strategic Issues

In addition to providing a five-year market forecast, the Compressor Monitoring & Controls market research provides detailed quantitative current market data and addresses key strategic issues as follows.

Consider the Cost Involved

Cost is one of the significant factors to be considered while opting for any compressor control system. The final cost of the control system will depend on several criteria such as the size of the building, number of compressors the company plans to control, and the type of monitoring features it chooses. A compressor control system can be either centralized or distributed.

• Centralized: The initial capital required for centralized control systems is more due to the size of the lines and pipes required to distribute throughout the entire plant. However, fewer pipes are required compared to distributed systems.
• Distributed: Distributed control systems require several smaller pipes, which are typically more affordable. However, more pipes are needed than with a centralized system.

One system is not more cost-effective than the other, and the total price depends on several factors, which is why it’s essential to choose a control system based on the requirement.

Maintenance and Convenience

While choosing a compressor control system, users mostly consider the factors such as easy to operate and service. When it comes to maintenance, if the user is choosing between centralized and distributed systems, these differ in a few ways:

• Centralized: Maintenance and troubleshooting are easier at a centralized location because it limits the number of places that an issue could arise and makes it easier to find. Using these control systems will allow the user to schedule compression shutdown for the entire plant at the same time, which in turn will help in saving both time and energy consumption.
• Distributed: While installation and troubleshooting are more complex with a distributed control system, some issues are less likely to occur. For example, it is easier to find and locate a leak if all compressors are operating on their own system, especially if the compression system is located in the same area, it is being used.

Ensure System Performance

Users should consider working closely with suppliers during the installation and implementation phase of deploying the monitoring and control in order to learn about and better understand any potential operational or maintenance nuances. Users that lack the necessary in-house technical expertise or resources necessary to maximize the benefits of a compressor monitoring & controls solution may be advised to consider outsourcing some or all of the operational activities to a capable and proven third party, being careful to ensure that mechanisms are in place to secure their production and related operational data.