Computers in the oil and gas industry face some of the roughest conditions. Harsh environments, hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and exposure to heavy machinery make it tough for PCs to function properly, requiring the application of rugged PCs.
Rugged PCs provide engineers with the functionality they need to succeed on site, increasing work efficiency and decreasing expenses.
Going Where Workers Need
Industries that use rugged PCs find that their application increases work productivity and efficiency. Rugged computers benefit the gas industry because they enable workers to expedite data and information distribution to team members. With such challenging conditions, oil and gas workers do not have to worry about how they will accurately relaying information in such a loud, physically challenging environment.
Consider a drilling site where a drilling crew is working to reach new depths. As they progress, a rugged PC with image capture and RFID capabilities can relay information to other teams who are reading drill pipe lengths. Mobile networks and information-sharing capabilities speed up this process, but it requires rugged PCs. They are uniquely positioned to optimize this process through mobile networks and information-sharing capabilities, while also handling the environmental rigors from shock and extreme cold to massive vibrations.
Saving You Money
Rugged computers also play a significant role in reducing expenses for oil and gas companies, in addition to the efficiencies found in processes and communication among teams.
Rugged tablet PCs and industrial mounted units are designed to maintain functionality in extreme environments and thus require less maintenance and replacement as compared to regular PCs. This is especially true in Division 1 environments with high probability of dangerous reactions. Companies then save on maintenance schedules and purchasing additional units.
Rugged PCs also reduce cost in terms of labor hours. As rugged PCs can function well in these difficult conditions, workers no longer need to invest time to retrieve data from damaged systems or re-test when data transmissions were interrupted by elements in the environment.
The right rugged PC will withstand a wide range of hazards and be the one unit to perform multiple functions across platforms within the company.