Reliable Oilfield Services: Precision, Efficiency, and Industry-Leading Preventive Maintenance

Oilfield operations demand reliability, safety, and efficiency; and Reliable Oilfield Services (ROS) delivers. Whether optimizing burner management systems (BMS), conducting Preventative Maintenance (PM) on fired equipment, or managing new construction installations, ROS sets the benchmark for operational excellence.

Advanced Burner Management Solutions: Efficiency Meets Innovation

Major operators will benefit from ROS Burner Management Systems (BMS) to enhance the performance of their flares, combustors, and heater treaters. These advanced controllers streamline combustion efficiency, reducing downtime, emissions, and operational costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Benefits of ROS BMS:

• Wi-Fi-enabled remote monitoring: real-time access via mobile devices minimizes on-site labor.
• High-energy ignition and flame rectification: ensures consistent pilot flame reliability.
• Data logging and Modbus integration: supports proactive maintenance through detailed analytics.
• Pre-assembled, turn-key solutions: including fuel train, mounting bracket, and solar power options.

Through advanced flame control technologies, ROS BMS enhances equipment reliability, aligning with operators' commitments to safety and environmental responsibility.

Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance: Maximizing Performance

ROS provides monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) services, ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical equipment. Whether performing site inspections, flame tuning, or firetube cleaning, ROS ensures optimized combustion efficiency, minimized emissions, and extended equipment lifespan.

Key PM Services:

• Flare PM: Inspections for corrosion, burner calibration, and emission control adjustments.
• Heater Treater PM & Firetube Cleaning: Removal of soot and scale, flame tuning, and structural integrity checks.
• Combustor PM: Chamber inspections, burner calibration, and BMS performance verification.
• Flame Arrestor PM: Cleaning, inspections for obstructions, and performance validation.

By reducing downtime, enhancing safety, and maintaining compliance with EPA standards, ROS PM services provide consistent reliability for oilfield operators.

New Construction Installations: Turnkey Solutions for Efficiency

ROS specializes in new construction installations of flares, heater treaters, combustors, and flame arrestors, delivering pre-tested, ready-to-deploy solutions for high-performance operations.

Installation Features:

• Pre-tested systems: Leak-checked, optimized for rapid deployment.
• Custom configurations: Tailored for urban smokeless flares, solar-powered remote sites, and specialized flame arrestor setups.
• Regulatory compliance: Meets NSPS OOOO and OOOOa standards, achieving up to 98% destruction efficiency.

ROS ensures that every installation is executed with precision, reducing startup delays while optimizing operational reliability.

Driving Industry Excellence

Reliable Oilfield Services' integrated approach combining Preventive Maintenance (PM), Burner Management PM, Flare PM, Combustor PM, Heater Treater PM, Arrestor PM, heater treater firetube cleaning, flame arrestor cleaning and inspection, site inspections, and flame tuning sets a new standard for oilfield performance and safety.

Operators can depend on ROS BMS controllers and PM services to:

• Lower operational costs.
• Reduce emissions.
• Ensure environmental compliance.
• Improve worker safety.

For more details on Reliable Oilfield Services' Preventive Maintenance, BMS controllers, or new construction installations, contact ROS today.

Burner Management System

The ROS Burner Management System (BMS) represents a cutting-edge solution tailored specifically for oilfield applications, including flares, heater treaters, and combustors. This advanced control system is engineered to enhance operational safety and efficiency.

Features

1. State-of-the-Art Technology:

2. Advanced Wi-Fi Capabilities:

3. Real-Time Monitoring and Adjustments:

Users can make immediate adjustments to burner settings, monitor operational parameters, and receive alerts about system anomalies, facilitating proactive management and enhancing safety protocols.

4. User-Friendly Interface:

5. Enhanced Safety Features:

6. Scalability and Integration:

7. Data Logging and Reporting:

8. Transformative Tool:

Flares

ROS BMS Flare Control Description

Overview

BMS Controller:

Powered by a 12V or 24V DC supply, suitable for oilfield conditions (-4°F to 140°F).

Supports Wi-Fi connectivity for remote access to the control interface at igniter.local.

Flare Ignition System

Supports multiple ignition methods:

Pilot fuel is controlled by Gas Valve 1, which sends gas to the flare pilot to be ignited.

The pilot can be monitored via a pilot monitoring system for real-time status updates.

Flame Sensing:

Provides real-time feedback on flame status (e.g., Spark Electrode Ion, Flare Flame Rod Ion).

Communication and Interface:

Control Process

Startup and Wi-Fi Connection

Power On:

Wi-Fi Setup:

Unit Selection:

Configuration

Flare Igniter with Feedback

Ignition Type:

Flame Sensing:

Thermocouple:

Ionization:

Ignition Rod:

Valve 1 Selection:

Customization:

Security:

Flare Ignition

Activation:

Gas Valve Control:

Feedback:

Real-Time Monitoring

Live Readings:

Full Smartphone Display

The BMS provides real-time diagnostics, including:

Temperature readings using a Type-K Thermocouple. Flame TC Temp, if used will display the temperature or if not connect it will display Ground-short or not connected.

Gas Valve 1 status (e.g., Valve 1:LO,FB:HI indicates solenoid is functioning).

System alerts (e.g., [Pilot Electrode may be Defective] if issues are detected).

Interface: Operators view these metrics on the intuitive, single-page display at igniter.local, with LED indicators (Red:Ignition, Green:Flame, Blue:No Flame) and GPS status for setting Time, Date, and tracking location.

Pilot Monitoring:

Safety and Emergency Shutdown

Flame Detection Failure:

Emergency Shutdown (ESD):

Alarm Thresholds:

Safety Features:

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Regular inspections:

Alerts:

Key Features

Made in America:

First in Permian:

Convenience:

Efficiency:

Precision:

Safety:

Customization:

Pilot Monitoring:

Flexible Flame Sensing:

Conclusion

ROS BMS is the first Wi-Fi-enabled flare controller in the Permian Basin, offers a robust, American-made solution for oilfield flare management. By integrating Wi-Fi connectivity, precise ignition control via Gas Valve 1, real-time monitoring with a pilot monitoring system, flexible flame sensing options, and customization capabilities, it ensures safe and efficient flare operation. Regular maintenance and adherence to the manual's guidelines maintain compliance and reliability, positioning operators as industry leaders.

• Regular Inspections: Check wiring and connections for wear or corrosion.
• Software Updates: Upload firmware updates via USB-C by a ROS technician.
• Calibration: Follow UI guidelines for sensor calibration.
• Cleaning: Keep the controller area free of dust.

Combustors

ROS BMS Combustor
Controller Description

Overview

Key Components

BMS Controller:

1. Housed in a UL-certified NEMA 4X enclosure, RoHS-compliant, with dimensions of 12in x 12in x 7in and a weight of 4 lbs.
2. Powered by a 12V or 24V DC supply, suitable for oilfield conditions (-4°F to 140°F).
3. Supports Wi-Fi connectivity for remote access to the control interface at igniter.local.

Combustor Ignition System:

The pilot is run off Gas Valve 1, which sends gas to the combustor pilot to be ignited. In this configuration, the pilot is always lit once ignited.

The main gas (high pressure or low pressure) is run off Gas Valve 2, which can be monitored by the pressure transducer on either line, or Gas Valve 2 can be left open continuously with a verified lit pilot.

The pilot can be monitored via a pilot monitoring system for real-time status updates.

Pressure Transducer:

Flame Sensing:

Provides real-time feedback on flame status (e.g., Spark Electrode Ion, Pilot Flame Rod Ion).

Communication and Interface:

Control Process

Startup and Wi-Fi Connection

Power On:

Wi-Fi Setup:

Unit Selection:

Configuration

Full Smartphone Display

Ignition Type:

Flame Sensing:

Thermocouple:

Ionization:

Ignition Rod:

Pilot Operation:

Main Gas Pressure Monitoring
and
Valve Control

Operators can...
configure the BMS to:

Alternatively, leave Gas Valve 2 open continuously after the pilot flame is verified at 300°F or flame presence is detected for 30 seconds within five attempts, relying on the always-lit pilot to ensure safe combustion of the main gas.

Valve Selection:

High-Temperature Safety Shutdown:

Customization:

Security:

Combustor Ignition

Pilot Ignition:

Pilot Verification:

Main Gas Control

After successful pilot verification within the five attempts:

If continuous operation is selected, Gas Valve 2 remains open, allowing main gas flow as long as the pilot, controlled by Gas Valve 1, is verified to be lit.

Feedback:

Real-Time Monitoring

Live Readings

The BMS provides real-time diagnostics, including:

Pilot flame temperature (e.g., 300°F or above for 30 seconds to allow Gas Valve 2 to open).

The [Flame TC Temp] will show the flame temperature. If no thermocouple is attached or if the thermocouple is defective the [Flame TC Temp] will show [Not Connected] or [Shorted].

Checking the Gas Valves

Functionality:

• LO,FB:HI or HI,FB:LO → Normal operation
• LO,FB:HI → Valve is OFF
• HI,FB:HI → Valve is ON
• LO,FB:LO or HI,FB:HI → Solenoid fault detected

Each reading consists of two parameters:

1. The [first parameter] indicates whether the solenoid is [ON or OFF].
2. The [second parameter]... Voltage is continuously present on the high side of the solenoid. When the solenoid is OFF:LO or Valves:LO, both ends of the solenoid have voltage, but no current flows. When the solenoid is ON:HI or Valves:HI, current begins to flow, with voltage present at the top while the low side drops to 0V via a conducting MOSFET, resulting in Valve:HI,FB:LO.

Oil Heater Treater

ROS BMS Oil Heater Treater Control Description

Overview

Key Components

1. BMS Controller:

• Housed in a UL-certified NEMA 4X enclosure, RoHS-compliant, with dimensions of 12in x 12in x 7in and a weight of 4 lbs.
• Powered by a 12V or 24V DC supply, suitable for oilfield conditions (-4°F to 140°F).
• Supports Wi-Fi connectivity for remote access to the control interface at igniter.local.

2. Heater Treater Ignition System:

• Supports multiple ignition methods: High Energy Ignition (HEI), ignition coil, or glow plug for heater treaters, selected based on operational conditions.
• Valve 1 opens to supply fuel to the system and also serves as the safety shutdown valve to halt fuel flow in emergencies.
• Valve 2 controls gas flow to the pilot solenoid, initiating the ignition process.
• Valve 3 regulates gas flow to the main burner of the heater treater.
• The pilot can be monitored via a pilot monitoring system for real-time status updates.

3. Flame Sensing:

• Typically utilizes an ionization rod or ionization flame rod to detect flame presence, selectable via the user interface.
• Optionally, a thermocouple can be used for flame detection if desired.
• Includes a test exhaust thermocouple placed in the exhaust stack to monitor exhaust temperature for the optional high-temperature safety shutdown.
• Includes a level switch to sense the oil bath level and trigger a shutdown if the level becomes too low.

4. Temperature Control:

• Includes a thermocouple to sense oil bath temperature, adjustable via a slider on the user interface.
• Offers a calibration tool on the interface to adjust the thermocouple reading by +10°F or -10°F to align with the tank thermometer.

5. Communication and Interface:

• Wi-Fi network (default password:

  12345678) enables access to a user-friendly, single-page interface for monitoring and configuration, including designated spots on the board for:
• Pilot Status Terminals: Indicates pilot on or off.
• Oil Status: Shows heater oil bath temperature.

Control Process

1. Startup and Wi-Fi Connection:

• Power On: The BMS is powered on (12V or 24V DC), indicated by a green light.
• Wi-Fi Setup: Operators connect a device to the BMS Wi-Fi network (e.g., [flame] or [facility name]) using the default password (12345678). They access the control interface by navigating to igniter.local in a browser.
• Unit Selection: Operators select the heater treater unit type from the interface and press [Use This Unit] to initiate control.

2. Configuration:

   

   Oil Heater Treater

• Ignition Type: The BMS is configured for the selected ignition type (High Energy Ignition, ignition coil, or glow plug), with adjustable pulse length (e.g., 0.4 seconds for a setting of 4 tenths).
• Flame Sensing: Operators select the flame sensing method via the user interface, typically choosing an ionization rod or ionization flame rod to detect flame presence, with an optional thermocouple available if desired. The test exhaust thermocouple can be configured for the optional high-temperature safety shutdown.
• Temperature Settings: Operators set the desired oil bath temperature using the slider on the user interface, with a 3°F deadband below the set temperature triggering Valve 3 to reopen.
• Thermocouple Calibration: Operators can adjust the oil bath thermocouple reading by +10°F or -10°F using the calibration tool on the interface to match the tank thermometer.
• Valve Configuration: Valve 1 is set as the primary fuel supply and safety shutdown valve, Valve 2 controls the pilot solenoid, and Valve 3 manages the main burner gas flow.
• High-Temperature Safety Shutdown: Operators can choose to enable the high-temperature safety s hutdown, which uses the test exhaust thermocouple in the exhaust stack and is preset to 1100°F. This feature is optional and can be activated via the interface to protect the heater treater from overheating.
• Customization: The BMS can be tailored to specific heater treater requirements, such as unique ignition timing or temperature settings, to meet operational needs.
• Security: The default Wi-Fi password is changed during setup to prevent unauthorized access.

3. Heater Treater Ignition:

• Fuel Supply: The BMS opens Valve 1 to supply fuel to the system.
• Pilot Ignition: The BMS opens Valve 2 to send gas to the pilot solenoid, and the selected ignition type (High Energy Ignition, ignition coil, or glow plug) sparks to ignite the gas.
• Flame Stabilization: The selected flame sensing method (ionization rod, ionization flame rod, or thermocouple) verifies flame presence during a 15-second flame sense/stabilization period.
• Main Burner Activation: Once the flame is verified after the 15-second period, the BMS opens Valve 3 to send gas to the main burner of the heater treater.
• Failure Condition: If the selected sensing method fails to detect a flame after five ignition attempts, the BMS initiates a shutdown. The heater will not attempt to restart until the Emergency Shutdown (ESD) is manually cleared.
• Feedback: The BMS monitors ignition attempts (tracked via Ignition Tries, up to five attempts) and flame detection status (e.g., the selected sensing method confirms a stable flame).

4. Real-Time Monitoring:

• Live Readings:

  • The BMS provides real-time diagnostics, including:

  • Flame detection (e.g., the selected sensing method confirms flame presence after the 15-second stabilization period, displayed on Oil Status if using a thermocouple).
  • Oil bath temperature readings (e.g., set temperature via the slider, adjusted by calibration, displayed on Oil Status).
  • Exhaust stack temperature readings from the test exhaust thermocouple (e.g., triggering shutdown if above 1100°F when enabled, displayed on Oil Status if applicable).
  • Oil bath level status from the level switch (e.g., low level triggers shutdown).
  • System alerts (e.g., "Thermocouple Failure," "Low Oil Level," "High Temp Shutdown," or "ESD Required" if five attempts fail).
• Interface: Operators view these metrics on the intuitive, single-page display at igniter.local, with LED indicators (Red, Green, Blue) and GPS status for location tracking, including designated spots on the board for Pilot Status Terminals and Oil Status.
• Pilot Monitoring: The pilot monitoring system provides continuous updates on pilot flame status, ensuring reliable operation.

5. Checking the Gas Valves

Functionality:

To determine whether a gas valve is functioning correctly, monitor its status based on the following expected readings...
• LO,FB:HI or HI,FB:LO → Normal operation
• LO,FB:HI → Valve is OFF
• HI,FB:HI → Valve is ON
• LO,FB:LO or HI,FB:HI → Solenoid fault detected

Each reading consists of two parameters:

1. The [first parameter] indicates whether the solenoid is [ON or OFF].
2. The [second parameter]... Voltage is continuously present on the high side of the solenoid. When the solenoid is OFF:LO or Valves:LO, both ends of the solenoid have voltage, but no current flows. When the solenoid is ON:HI or Valves:HI, current begins to flow, with voltage present at the top while the low side drops to 0V via a conducting MOSFET, resulting in Valve:HI,FB:LO.
By interpreting these signals, you can diagnose whether a valve is operating as expected or if a solenoid fault needs attention.

6. Safety and Emergency Shutdown:

   • Flame Detection Failure: If the selected sensing method (ionization rod, ionization flame rod, or thermocouple) indicates no flame presence after the 15-second stabilization period, the BMS closes Valve 1 (the safety shutdown valve) to halt fuel flow and prevent gas buildup. If this failure persists after five attempts, the heater shuts down and requires manual ESD clearance to restart.
   • High-Temperature Safety Shutdown: If enabled by the operator, the BMS uses the test exhaust thermocouple in the exhaust stack to monitor temperature. If the temperature exceeds the preset 1100°F threshold, the BMS automatically closes Valve 1 to shut down the system, prioritizing safety to reduce the potential for backfire due to gas buildup.
   • Low Oil Level Shutdown: The level switch monitors the oil bath level. If the level becomes too low, the BMS closes Valve 1 to shut down the system, limiting potential damage to the firetube.
   • Emergency Shutdown (ESD): Operators can press the [ESD] button on the interface to shut down the heater treater, closing Valve 1 and switching the system to [Run] mode. After a shutdown due to five failed ignition attempts, the ESD must be manually cleared before restarting.
   • Alarm Thresholds: Adjustable alarms notify operators of issues like defective sensors or solenoid faults (e.g., HI/HI indicates a solenoid fault).
   • Safety Features: The BMS ensures compliance with local electrical regulations and uses robust enclosures to withstand harsh conditions.

7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

• Maintenance: Regular inspections check wiring for corrosion, and firmware updates are applied via USB-C by ROS technicians. Thermocouple calibration (oil bath and exhaust) and level switch functionality are performed through the UI.
• Alerts: System alerts (e.g., thermocouple or valve issues, low oil level, or ESD clearance required) initiate troubleshooting, with support available by clicking contact.

Key Features

• Made in America: As one of the only U.S.-made controllers, the ROS BMS guarantees a secure supply chain, supporting uninterrupted oilfield operations.
• First in Permian: The Wi-Fi-enabled BMS is a pioneering solution in the Permian Basin, setting a new standard for remote heater treater control.
• Convenience: Operators control the heater treater remotely from a vehicle or office, reducing exposure to hazardous conditions.
• Efficiency: Instant adjustments via the Wi-Fi interface optimize heater treater performance.
• Precision: Fine-tuned ignition with selectable methods (HEI, ignition coil, or glow plug) and flame detection with a 15-second stabilization period before Valve 3 opens, adjustable oil bath temperature via a slider, and thermocouple calibration (+10°F or -10°F) ensure accurate operation.
• Safety: Secure connectivity, emergency shutdown via Valve 1, optional high-temperature safety shutdown at 1100°F via the test exhaust thermocouple, low oil level shutdown via the level switch, and real-time diagnostics enhance safety, reducing backfire risks due to gas buildup. A s hutdown occurs after five failed ignition attempts, requiring manual ESD clearance.
• Customization: The BMS can be tailored to specific heater treater requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
• Pilot Monitoring: The pilot monitoring system ensures reliable pilot operation, enhancing system stability.
• Temperature Control: The thermocouple enables precise oil bath temperature management, with a 3°F deadband to control Valve 3 opening and closing, and the optional test exhaust thermocouple triggers the 1100°F safety shutdown.
• Level Monitoring: The level switch protects the firetube by shutting down the system if the oil bath level becomes too low.
• Flexible Flame Sensing: Operators can select an ionization rod or ionization flame rod (typical for heater treaters), with an optional thermocouple available, all verified during the 15-second stabilization period.

Conclusion