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Radix IoT In Action: Getting the Most from Your Legacy Systems > A Look at the Energy Sector
As part of a 3-part series, in this post we explore how Radix IoT's Mango solution helps the Energy Sector reduce disruptions and get better results with their legacy systems - including how our solution helps prevent downtime by alerting users of abnormalities before they turn into disasters.
The data coming from legacy systems may seem simplistic, but it can be extremely helpful in identifying operational issues before they become major, costly, and even catastrophic problems. The key is to be able to monitor and analyze this data together with data from other systems in real-time, which is incredibly hard to do. Legacy systems’ outdated technology and lack of integration with modern monitoring tools means the data coming from them is often fragmented and hard to consolidate, leaving operation teams with few options. That is, unless they have Radix IoT.
As part of our Radix IoT In-Action Legacy Systems series, we’re exploring different scenarios across multiple industries where outdated legacy systems are holding operations back, as well as concrete ways Radix IoT’s groundbreaking solutions can help. Our first post focused on the Telecommunications industry and how Radix IoT helps identify and solve 'hidden' HVAC and electrical failures before they cause costly network outages. Now we dive into the Energy sector and how Radix IoT enables operations teams to mitigate downtime and larger disasters.
Identifying Pump Head Leaks with Real-Time Diagnostics
An example of how Radix IoT helps diagnose issues within the Energy infrastructure.
Without Radix IoT: A fracking operation relies on legacy systems to track the performance of various components, including pumps. Often these systems provide only sporadic, high-level data. In one of the periodic reports, the legacy system shows a gradual increase in pressure drops and flow irregularities. Because the system lacks real-time monitoring and integrated data analytics, the operations team struggles to pinpoint the exact source of the issue.
As pressure continues to drop and fluid flow becomes inconsistent, the team manually checks the equipment, sending a costly truck roll to the site. But the root cause—a faulty pump head—remains elusive due to the limited visibility and fragmented data provided by the legacy system. This delay in diagnosis leads to prolonged downtime, penalties from their inability to meet service contracts with their customers, increased operational risks, and potential safety hazards.
With Radix IoT: If the operations team had Radix IoT, they would have been able to monitor the fracking operation’s legacy systems in real-time, which means they would have:
Real-Time Data and Alerts: Radix IoT would send an immediate alert to the operations team the moment the pressure dropped or flow irregularities were detected, allowing the team to act quickly.
Detailed Diagnostics: Granular insights are provided into equipment performance, including the health of individual pump heads. By analyzing this real-time data, Radix IoT helps pinpoint specific faults and identify the faulty pump head responsible for the leak.
Integrated Analytics: Radix IoT integrates data from various legacy and modern systems, providing a holistic view of the operation, which enables correlation between pressure changes, flow rates, and pump performance, helping to diagnose issues more accurately.
Predictive Maintenance: Using historical data and predictive analytics, Radix IoT can forecast potential equipment failures before they occur. Early warnings about wear and tear on pump components help in scheduling maintenance proactively, reducing the risk of leaks and downtime.
With the Radix IoT solution, Mango, dashboards alert operations teams in real-time of any irregularities, empowering them to act quickly to neutralize issues.
No matter how many, or how distant your sites are, the Radix IoT solution helps unify your data across your portfolio -- providing a wealth of data insights for your entire company.
Radix IoT: Providing the Critical Real-Time Data Insights Needed to the Energy Sector
In the dynamic energy sector, Radix IoT transforms the way legacy systems are monitored and managed. By seamlessly integrating outdated technologies with cutting-edge data analysis tools, we provide real-time data collection and advanced analytics. This empowers operations teams to unlock the full potential of their existing infrastructure, driving operational efficiency while minimizing costs and disruptions. With Radix IoT, companies across multiple sectors can enhance performance, ensure reliability, and adapt swiftly to market demands.
In the next and final installment of this series, we will explore how Radix IoT turns legacy system challenges into opportunity for the Facility Management space.
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