Formation evaluation service resolves oil, water and gas saturations
Halliburton’s Wireline and Perforating business introduced the Reservoir Monitor Tool 3-Detector (RMT-3D) pulsed-neutron tool that helps resolve water, oil and gas saturations within reservoirs using three independent measurements (Sigma, CO and SATG), according to a product announcement. Relying on only one or two independent measurements can reduce the accuracy of results, depending on conditions in the formation and formation fluids. The RMT-3D tool allows operators to calculate saturations using different methods to acquire accurate results. The data are collected with one trip in the hole, reducing nonproductive time and the potential for costly additional trips, the company said. halliburton.com

Riser connectors are designed for water depths up to 3,000 m
GE Oil & Gas is investing in the development of new completion and workover riser connectors for the offshore market that will enable operators to save valuable rig time during operations, the company said. GE Oil & Gas awarded Subsea Riser Products Ltd. (SRP), an Acteon company, a contract to develop and qualify SRP’s Nimway 510 and Nimway 710 completion and workover riser connectors, which are designed for water depths up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft). Nimway is a new design of high-capacity quick-makeup connectors. Reliable metal sealing and dual-bore capability are two of the connector’s system architecture benefits. GE Oil & Gas has obtained rights to SRP’s 5¼ in. and 73⁄8 in., 10,000-psi connectors for at least two years with the option to extend annually. SRP is putting the new connectors through a qualification program, which will be completed by first-quarter 2016. The design and machining work for the contract will be done in the U.K., with forgings procured from Italy. The qualification testing work will be completed primarily in Houston. geoilandgas.com

Particle counter monitors areas for testing or continuous data recording
GrayWolf Sensing Solutions introduced the PC-4000 Particle/Mass Monitor Plus, a portable six-channel particle counter that displays and logs calculated particle mass concentrations while optionally displaying and logging additional environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity and CO2, according to a press release. The product can monitor an environment for short-term temporary testing or continuous long-term data-recording. It measures particles sized from 0.3 m to 25 m with a flow rate of 2.83 liters/min. It displays six size ranges simultaneously, with standard measurements including 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 2.5 m, 5 m and 10 m. As a standalone instrument, the monitor can be used as a portable tool or can be integrated into a building automation system via standard RS 232, optional RS 485 or wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol. In addition to the PC-4000 sensor readings, access flow and sensor status, date of last calibration, serial number, laser on-time and date of manufacture for easy maintenance and warranty management also are provided. wolfsense.com

Satellite-based remote-monitoring system provides instant alerts
When oil wells are located in remote areas, it can take days or weeks for operators to discover high or low tank levels, pump malfunctions and compressor leaks. To provide instant notification of these and other incidents that cause costly downtime, Sensaphone developed the SAT4D system, according to a press release. This satellite-based monitoring system delivers immediate alerts of changes in conditions at wells, refineries and storage facilities located in areas without a phone line, Ethernet connection or cellular service. The SAT4D system can monitor virtually any critical condition 24/7, including tank floats, pump status, security, power failure and equipment malfunction. When an alarm occurs, the system sends a notification to up to eight telephone numbers or six email or text messages. The SAT4D system is self-powered and can operate for more than three years on its replaceable battery. GPS locator technology pinpoints the location and status of equipment being monitored. Each unit is sealed in an enclosure to protect it from harsh conditions. sensaphone.com

Software provides powerful, complete solution for surveying
Carlson Software recently released its Carlson Surveyor2, the newest model in its Carlson Surveyor line of data collectors, according to a press release. The Surveyor2 is paired with the company’s software to provide a solution for surveying, stakeout, construction layout and geographic information system mapping. Designed and manufactured by Juniper Systems, the Carlson Surveyor2 is built to withstand the harshest conditions, with an IP68 rating for dust and water. The technology is durable when dropped or exposed to cold, heat or other rugged environments. With minimal increases in weight, the Surveyor2 offers greater memory and data storage, a 1-GHz processor, and a Bluetooth range of up to 457 m (1,500 ft), the company said. The data collector also features a QWERTY keyboard with large buttons for easy data entry; enhanced battery power with 20-plus hours of runtime; and a larger, brighter display. carlsonsw.com

Real-time monitoring software provides overview of vessels infield
C-Nav, a division of C&C Technologies, an Oceaneering International Inc. company, designed an upgraded version of its C-Scape software. C-Scape provides independent real-time monitoring of dynamic positioning (DP) systems while simultaneously providing an operations overview of other vessels infield and subsea infrastructures via multilayer AutoCAD files, the company said. The software blends multiple sensor inputs for position quality assurance and quality control and is suitable for most DP vessels, including drilling rigs and ships. The updated software includes enhanced control functions for all C-Nav receivers, improved AutoCAD support and advanced graphics capabilities. Enhancements such as the SIMOPS feature add an additional safety layer to operations, and the graphics display can be used with manual controls in the unlikely event of total failure of the DP system. The software requires minimal installation and operation training, and a simulator device is available for crew training. cnav.com

New proppant reduces produced water
The Oilfield Technology Group of Hexion Inc. released a resin-coated proppant technology for fracturing service companies and operators, the company said in a press release. AquaBond proppant, available in 20/40, 30/50 and 40/70 mesh sizes, is a next-generation resin-coated sand. This proppant uses a resin chemistry that is designed to reduce the production of formation water while maintaining oil and gas production. This can increase the profitability of the well by reducing wastewater
storage and disposal costs. hexion.com/oilfield

Casing connection provides design flexibility, increased efficiency
The USS-Liberty TC casing connection is designed to deliver flexibility while providing increased efficiency, reduced costs and trouble-free operations, according to U.S. Steel Tubular Products. The connection can be applied to multiple applications, including high-pressure hydraulic fracturing, horizontal and extended-reach wells and service and is designed for challenging conditions. The connections use threads and seals to connect individual joints of steel pipe to form a continuous casing string for safe and effective exploration and transmission of oil and gas. The connections are available in 4½-in. to 75⁄8-in. outside diameter sizes. usstubular.com

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