Oil, gas & chemical industry solutions

Innovating together to transform projects and improve operations

As a global leader and pioneer in technology and innovation, ABB supports the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry across the complete value chain with the electrification of facilities and the optimization of operations – worldwide.

ABB Electrification saves time and costs during project execution and in in operations, being the one-stop-shop from distribution substation to socket, with a global presence, integrated and optimized solutions portfolio, and local service and expertise.

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Benefits

Maximize process uptime

Maximize process uptime and increase reliability with increased efficiency and maximized safety.

Increase flexibility

Increase flexibility in execution and take electrification off the critical path in projects.

Reduce risk

Reduce risk and cost while maintaining
high quality.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency, asset management strategy optimization and total cost of
ownership reduction.

Decades of experience in engineering

Decades of experience in engineering, optimizing, manufacturing, installing and servicing in
the oil, gas and chemical segment.

Comprehensive portfolio

Comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions (including IEC, IEEE, ANSI, GOST standards)
Service offerings that include engineering and consulting, extensions and retrofit and end-of-life services.

Main products

Power distribution equipment

Safety, protection & control

E-Houses, Integration & Optimization

Low voltage power distribution

Switch & disconnect

Motor control & protection

Medium Voltage switchgear

Switchgear solutions for primary and secondary distribution to suit every application. For all customers, from system integrators to end users, and all applications, from refurbishment, line extension to new installations.

Medium Voltage digital switchgear

An innovative solution combining protection, control, measurement and digital communication, the digital panels are designed to enable a safe, flexible, eco-efficient and smart electrical network.

Medium Voltage - outdoor products

ABB reclosers have over 15 years of proven field performance incorporating innovative technology and unique ABB expertise, including embedded sensors with the highest accuracy and least environmental sensitivity.

MNS intelligent switchgear and motor control (ANSI/ IEC)

MNS intelligent switchgear and motor control is ABB’s global solution for power distribution up to 690V / 6300A / 250kA (IEC) and 600V / 5000A / 100kA (ANSI) respectively.

MNS iS integrated switchgear and motor control (IEC)

The design of MNS iS incorporated fully segregated power and control cable compartment for independent access. The withdrawable units are incorporates equipped with the smart sensor technology.

Electrical system integration (ANSI/ IEC)

Global trends towards improved energy management highlight the importance of reliable and efficient power monitoring and control leading the success of energy-intensive industries.

Is-limiter

IS-Limiter-the ultra fast solution for handling a short circuit current

Active Arc Mitigation & Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch (UFES)

UFES - Active internal arc protection for switchgear

SUE 3000 – High Speed Transfer Device

Ensuring continuous power supply by super fast automatic transfer.

Compact Power Management System (cPMS)

Load-shedding functionality for independent power networks.

Arc Guard

The Arc Guard TVOC-2 builds on the well-appreciated TVOC design and offers unmatched arc monitoring.

Hazardous electronic system protection - Furse

Our exhaustive range of equipotential bonding and transient overvoltage surge protection devices (SPDs) providing fully coordinated protection against transient overvoltages.

Surge protection - Joslyn

More than 1,300 standard AC surge protector configurations. AC devices include products for facility-wide installation, prewired units for equipment-level protection and custom-tailored solutions for OEMs.

Russellstoll DuraGard® Interconnection Systems

DuraGard® - Light industrial applications: Waterproof (1000-PSI water test). Areas where there are size constraints, chemicals, moisture, high water pressure and the need for waterproof rather than water-resistant protection

Russellstoll MaxGard - Plugs & sockets & and static ground clamp

MaxGard® - Heavy industrial applications: harsh environments and extreme conditions such as explosion-proof areas, high-corrosion atmospheres and rugged terrain.

Tough & Safe heavy duty mechanical interlocks

For oil & gas applications with demanding and corrosive environments it can be hard to find plugs and sockets.

Explosion proof industrial plugs and sockets

With robust design, specific safety features and user friendly installation they fit very well into our IP&S offering.

Pilot devices

From the smallest inside component to the outer tough shell, ABB’s pilot devices are pieces of engineering ingenuity. They are reliable, flexible and available worldwide.

Compact Substations (CSS)

Compact substations are used for energy transformation in secondary distribution network from MV to LV or LV to MV.

E-Houses

Modular, fully coordinated & tested units containing power equipment (MV & LV Switchgear, Transformers, Automation, …)

Main Distribution Boards - System pro E power

System pro E power is the ABB solution for main distribution switchboard with rated current up to 6300 A and short-circuit current up to 120 kA.

Automation Boards - System pro E control - IS2

System pro E control - IS2 is the ABB range of metal structures and boxes for industrial automation and controlgear switchboards compliant to several international standard.

Emax 2 circuit breakers

Emax 2 air circuit breakers with integrated power management, Ekip Power Controller, and with seven communication standards embedded to protect the power network and can interface with the plant’s central intelligence to keep operations running smoothly.

Tmax circuit breakers

Tmax XT and Tmax T moulded case circuit breakers are available with advanced electronic trip unit to achieve extremely reliable and accurate protection.

Current and voltage sensors

As an expert in low voltage and control systems, we offer sensors that can handle rough applications and combine excellent accuracy, reliability and robustness.

Limit switches

Using limit switches is the easiest way to convert mechanical movement in to electrical signals. They combine different types of actuators, casings and contacts and are perfectly suited to a large variety of applications.

Interfast pre-wiring system for PLC's

The Interfast pre-wiring system for PLC's offers flexible, user-friendly and competitive wiring thanks to pre-assembled cables and interface modules.

Manual motor starters

Manual motor starters are electromechanical protection devices for the main circuit. They are used mainly to switch motors manually ON/OFF and to provide fuseless protection against short-circuit, overload and phase failures.

Universal Motor Controller

The intelligent ABB Motor Controllers combine the functions of motor protection, motor control, fieldbus and Ethernet communication and fault diagnosis in just one device. Beside the proven UMC100 the new UMC100.3 offers even more capabilities.

Soft Starters

ABB’s soft starters increase a motor’s lifetime by protecting it from electrical stresses. They do so by letting you optimize starting currents that with conventional starting methods put lots of stress on the motor.

3-pole contactors and overload relays for motor starting and power switching

ABB 3-pole contactors offer an exhaustive selection of products for simple and extreme applications as well as products with specific purposes.

4-pole contactors for power switching

AF 4-pole contactor range is a complement to the family of 3-pole AF contactors and motor protection equipment. Unmatched performance in a variety of applications and environments has made the AF contactors well appreciated by customers.

Explosion proof lighting

Industrial & explosion proof cable protection systems

Connectivity & grounding

Engineered installation products

Service

Industrial lighting

Area, flood, linear, emergency & strobe lighting for hazardous & adverse environments, available in LED and traditional HID light output.

Explosion proof conduits & fittings

Liquid tight metallic, stainless steel & non-metallic flexible conduit systems. Available for oil-resistant, high-temperature and low and limited fire hazard applications.

Explosion proof cable glands

Metallic and non metallic cable glands. Available for Most Cable types, Armoured and non-Armoured. Approved for Marine Applications. ATEX, IECEx, UL, EAC Ex, InMetro, CNEX, DNV

Explosion proof accessories

Metallic and non metallic accessories to complement and complete installations. Drain valves to help reduce the dangers from condensation. ATEX, IECEx, EAC Ex, InMetro, CNEX, KSC

STAR TECK® XP explosion-proof fittings

Form a strong mechanical grip and water and/or oil-resistant termination. Provide grounding continuity of cable armor. Patented powergrip grounding ring for easy installation. Designed to accommodate a broad range of cables.

T&B® Liquidtight Fittings

- Available in Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum and High Temperature.
- No moisture pooling
- Double-beveled sealing
- Infinitely adjustable

Stainless steel form 8 and BlueKote ®conduit bodies

- Marine-grade Type 316 stainless steel construction in rugged Form 8 design
- Ferrous Form 7 and Form 8 designs in all popular sizes and shapes

OCAL-BLUE® PVC-coated conduit & fittings system

PVC-coated, hot-dipped galvanized conduit and threads. Complies fully with UL® 6, NEMA RN-1 and ANSI C80.1. Superior corrosion protection against harsh elements.

Rigid conduit systems

Industrial & explosion-proof conduit systems for heavy duty industrial & hazardous locations
– Comprehensive range of conduit bodies & fittings
– Explosion-proof & dust ignition-proof sealing fittings, outlet boxes, reducers & unions (Class I & Class II)

Earthing and lightning protection systems

With our Blackburn and Furse brands we offer a complete range of grounding & lightning protection systems, grounding connectors and surge protection devices (SPD).

Grounding systems - Blackburn

Blackburn® compression, mechanical and exothermic connectors and accessories for the creation of a safe, code compliant and reliable grounding system.

Compression connectors - Blackburn - Color Keyed (AWG - UL, CSA)

Compression lugs for power cables rated voltage up to 35kV with high-voltage insulation.

Compression connectors - Color Keyed & Spec-Kon (IEC)

Solid, homogenous connection via special system utilizing compression tools with matching dies that forms connector & wire.

Motor connectors

Quick, reliable change-out of electric motors with no bolting, taping or loose connections.

Cable tray & metal framing systems (strut)

ABB manufacturers a comprehensive range of cable tray systems and solutions including cable ladder, perforated tray and channel tray.

Stainless steel cable ties

Ballock, ladder type, releasable, identification, tooling

High performance cable ties

– Tensile strength up to 540N
– Flame retardant, UV resistant
– Extra-high temperature resistant -40° to 150° C
– Flammability ratings UL94V-2 and V-0
– Heat-Stabilized/UV resistant

ABB Electrification Service Solutions

Service plays a proactive role in generating value for our customers, across all segments, keeping their assets reliable, and protecting their investments through an extended life cycle management program.

MService solution

MService is based on a simple premise: When an asset’s condition is monitored continuously, in real time, maintenance intervals can be accurately planned.

PowerCare

The number of elements in an electrical system can be very large and managing them can be challenging even for experienced site managers.

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