As the global energy industry accelerates toward smarter, safer, and more efficient operations, reliable process instrumentation has become increasingly critical for industrial automation. Recently, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd., a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in level measurement instrumentation, officially entered into a strategic partnership with a renowned foreign-owned centrifugal pump and oil gathering equipment manufacturer located in East China.
The collaboration combines Jiwei’s expertise in explosion-proof vibrating fork level switches and radar level transmitters with the partner’s advanced fluid handling equipment to provide comprehensive automation solutions for the petrochemical, oil & gas, energy, and Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) industries.
The partnership reflects the growing recognition of Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd.’s technological capabilities and product reliability among international equipment manufacturers while further strengthening the company’s position in the global industrial automation market.
Integrating Process Instrumentation with Advanced Fluid Equipment
Modern industrial pumping systems rely heavily on accurate and reliable process measurement. Whether in refineries, offshore platforms, chemical plants, or oil gathering stations, precise level monitoring plays a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency while protecting critical assets.
Jiwei’s new strategic partner is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise with a registered capital of USD 20 million. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, sales, and technical services of high-performance centrifugal pumps and oil gathering equipment. Its products are widely used across petrochemical plants, energy facilities, offshore engineering projects, and other demanding industrial sectors.
As one of the group’s major manufacturing bases worldwide, the company operates a modern production facility in East China and has earned recognition as a National High-Tech Enterprise. Thanks to its engineering expertise and strict quality standards, its equipment has successfully been deployed in numerous FPSO projects, where operational reliability is paramount.
By integrating Jiwei’s advanced level measurement technology with internationally recognized pumping systems, both companies aim to improve equipment reliability, enhance operational safety, and provide customers with optimized automation solutions for challenging industrial environments.
Reliable Level Protection for Centrifugal Pumps
Among various industrial applications, centrifugal pumps are particularly sensitive to liquid level changes. Dry running caused by insufficient liquid can lead to severe mechanical damage, unexpected downtime, and costly maintenance.
To address these challenges, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. provides its explosion-proof vibrating fork level switch, specifically engineered for pump protection and liquid level monitoring in hazardous environments.
Designed with proprietary resonance tuning technology, the vibrating fork level switch offers rapid and highly reliable detection of liquid presence. The instrument effectively eliminates false switching caused by mechanical vibration, turbulence, foam, or air bubbles—conditions commonly encountered in offshore and petrochemical facilities.
The product is certified for hazardous locations with both flameproof (Ex d) and intrinsically safe (Ex ia) explosion protection, making it suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Key advantages include:
- Fast response for centrifugal pump dry-run protection
- Reliable high-level and low-level alarm functions
- Immunity to changes in dielectric constant or conductivity
- Excellent resistance to vibration and process disturbances
- Maintenance-free operation with no moving mechanical parts
- Long service life in harsh industrial environments
These features make the vibrating fork level switch an ideal solution for protecting expensive pumping equipment and ensuring continuous operation in demanding process applications.
Radar Level Transmitters Deliver Accurate Measurement in Harsh Process Conditions
Continuous level measurement presents additional challenges in oil gathering systems, storage tanks, separators, and process vessels, particularly where vapor, pressure fluctuations, high temperatures, and corrosive media are involved.
To meet these requirements, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. supplies high-performance radar level transmitters designed for accurate, non-contact liquid level measurement across a wide range of industrial applications.
Using advanced high-frequency radar technology combined with intelligent echo processing algorithms, the radar level transmitter accurately distinguishes true liquid surfaces from false reflections generated by internal structures, vapor, or foam.
Its outstanding performance makes it particularly suitable for:
- Crude oil storage tanks
- Oil-water separators
- Petrochemical processing units
- Oil gathering facilities
- Chemical storage vessels
- FPSO production systems
Key product features include:
- High-frequency radar technology for superior measurement accuracy
- Excellent signal penetration through vapor, mist, and process gases
- Non-contact measurement without mechanical wear
- Corrosion-resistant antenna design
- Bluetooth-enabled remote configuration and commissioning
- Stable performance under high pressure and high temperature conditions
For offshore applications such as FPSOs, where equipment operates continuously under salt spray, humidity, vibration, and severe weather conditions, Jiwei’s radar level transmitters provide dependable level monitoring that helps maintain production efficiency while improving plant safety.
Meeting the Demanding Requirements of FPSO Applications
Often described as “floating offshore oil factories,” FPSOs represent one of the most challenging operating environments in the energy industry.
Unlike onshore facilities, FPSOs must withstand continuous vessel motion, high salinity, corrosive marine atmospheres, explosive hazardous areas, and rapidly changing process conditions.
These demanding environments require every component—including process instrumentation—to deliver exceptional reliability over extended operating periods.
Within FPSO systems, accurate level measurement supports numerous critical operations, including:
- Pump protection
- Oil-water separation
- Storage tank inventory management
- Process control
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Safety interlock functions
Jiwei’s explosion-proof vibrating fork level switches and radar level transmitters have been specifically optimized for these conditions, ensuring stable operation despite vibration, turbulence, foam formation, or aggressive chemical media.
Their high reliability significantly reduces maintenance requirements while enhancing operational safety for offshore oil and gas facilities.
Strong R&D Capabilities Support Customized Industrial Solutions
Behind every successful industrial automation solution lies continuous innovation.
Over the years, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. has established itself as one of China’s leading developers of level measurement technologies through sustained investment in research and development.
The company operates comprehensive reliability testing laboratories and possesses dozens of proprietary intellectual property rights covering level measurement technologies.
During this cooperation project, Jiwei’s engineering team worked closely with the customer to optimize instrumentation for offshore operating conditions.
Customized improvements included enhanced corrosion resistance, vibration tolerance, environmental sealing, and application-specific parameter optimization, ensuring that the instruments fully satisfied the stringent technical requirements of international oil and gas equipment manufacturers.
This engineering flexibility has become one of Jiwei’s major competitive advantages in serving customers with complex process applications.
Comprehensive Technical Services Throughout the Project Lifecycle
Beyond high-quality products, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. places strong emphasis on customer-oriented technical services.
Its comprehensive lifecycle support includes:
- Process condition evaluation
- Instrument selection assistance
- Application engineering
- Installation guidance
- Commissioning support
- System integration
- After-sales technical service
- Global customer support
By combining dependable products with professional engineering expertise, Jiwei helps customers reduce commissioning time, improve operational reliability, and maximize equipment availability throughout the entire project lifecycle.
This service philosophy played an important role in establishing long-term trust with its new international partner.
Driving Smarter Petrochemical and Energy Equipment Together
The strategic cooperation represents far more than a supplier relationship—it reflects a shared commitment to technological innovation and industrial development.
As digitalization and intelligent automation continue transforming the global energy industry, integrated solutions combining advanced pumping equipment with highly reliable process instrumentation will become increasingly important.
Through closer collaboration in joint product development, system integration, and automation optimization, both companies aim to deliver more competitive solutions for customers operating in petrochemical plants, oil terminals, offshore production facilities, and energy infrastructure projects worldwide.
Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. Continues Expanding Its Global Presence
The successful partnership further demonstrates Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd.’s growing influence within the international industrial automation market.
By continuously advancing technologies in vibrating fork level switches, radar level transmitters, and other level measurement instruments, the company remains committed to providing reliable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for customers across the globe.
Looking ahead, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. will continue strengthening cooperation with leading international equipment manufacturers while expanding its presence in the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, marine engineering, and industrial process automation sectors.
Through continuous innovation, superior product quality, and customer-focused engineering services, the company is helping drive the next generation of intelligent process measurement technologies and bringing high-performance Chinese instrumentation to the global stage.
