Energy

• Oil & Gas Exploration
  
• Offshore Drilling Rigs
  
• Seismic Surveys
  
• Refining & Petrochemicals
  
• Electrical Utilities
  
• Nuclear Power Plants
  
• Hydroelectric Power
  
• Transmission Grids
• Renewable Energy

Energy Sources Multiply
The world of energy exploration, generation and transmission continues to expand, both technologically and geographically. From traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, raw data is still collected and analyzed, while machines and facilities are monitored and transmission line performance optimized.

Creating Smart Grid Technology
As sources of traditional fossil fuels become increasing difficult to find and extract, advanced computing technology is called upon to enhance energy production and control costs. When it comes to harnessing renewable energy, increased operating efficiency is achieved when embedded computing platforms are tasked with monitoring and controlling assets such as wind turbines, solar panels and transmission grids.

Embedded Computers Command and Control
Wind tracking mechanisms and active blade pitching systems are critical for wind turbines to operate in all weather conditions. When dealing with Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) installations, solar tracking systems are required to maximize energy conversion rates. To satisfy continued demand for oil, exploration will increasingly move offshore, requiring embedded systems to control the Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) which monitor operations and create seafloor maps.

Trenton addresses the needs of the energy market with embedded motherboards, single board computers and backplanes, built for deployment in harsh environments. Beyond a full range of standard products, Trenton excels at creating customer-driven solutions configured to your exact specifications.

Oil Field Diagnostics - Case Study

Enabling Smart Grid Technology - White Paper