ABB Expands Non-Invasive Temperature Monitoring for Pipelines, Process Facilities
ABB has expanded its non-invasive temperature monitoring portfolio with new clamp-on sensing technologies designed to improve safety and reduce installation costs across pipeline and industrial operations.
(P&GJ) — ABB has expanded its NINVA non-invasive temperature measurement portfolio with three new products designed for pipeline, oil and gas, power, chemical and marine applications.
The new offerings — NINVA Integrated, NINVA Remote and NINVA Compact — are designed to provide temperature measurements without requiring operators to cut into piping, install thermowells or shut down operations. The devices clamp directly to the outside of pipes and use surface temperature measurements to determine process temperatures.
ABB said the systems are intended to simplify temperature monitoring while reducing installation complexity, maintenance requirements and safety risks associated with conventional invasive measurement technologies.
According to the company, the non-invasive design can lower engineering, inspection and installation costs while reducing workload and capital expenditures compared with traditional thermowell-based systems.
Jacques Mulbert, president of ABB's Measurement & Analytics division, said industrial operators increasingly seek monitoring technologies that can be deployed without interrupting operations or modifying existing piping infrastructure.
The NINVA Integrated model is designed for oil and gas and chemical applications and can be installed on metal piping ranging from DN15 to DN2500. ABB said the system is intended for brownfield facilities where shutdowns and hot-work activities can be costly.
NINVA Remote targets high-temperature applications, including steam and gas systems in the power sector. The device is designed for temperatures exceeding 400 C and can withstand vibration levels of up to 2g.
The marine-certified NINVA Compact model is intended for space-constrained installations, including skid-mounted equipment and mobile assets. ABB said the device can tolerate vibration levels up to 4g.
ABB noted that NINVA became the first Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2)-certified non-invasive temperature transmitter in 2024.