Plug-in gives full view of environments, usage, changes

Blueback Reservoir’s recently released version 2.0 of the Blueback System Center, a data management plug-in for Petrel, provides a full overview of the Petrel user environments and usage with a user interface that is now the main window to the system center database. Covering all database views displayed in both tables and graphs, the dashboard can be displayed to give a visual impression on the status of the Petrel environments, and changes can easily be identified, a press release said. The system was designed to address the growing size and complexity of Petrel projects, which can be difficult and costly to manage and maintain. The system can be used by Petrel application owners, system administrators, and support and data managers and ensures proper hardware and networks for better Petrel performance. blueback-reservoir.com

Split coupling, suction housing reduce PC pump maintenance time

Moyno Inc., a brand of National Oilwell Varco’s NOV Mono division, updated the EZstrip Transfer Pump with a patented split suction housing, which offers direct access to the pump’s wear parts and rotating assemblies by removing a few screws without disconnecting the pump from the pipe work. This progressing cavity (PC) pump is designed to be disassembled, deragged, and maintained in place to reduce maintenance time. According to a company press release, the pump can cut this time by more than 93%, which results in cost savings. In addition to the updated suction chamber, the PC pump has a patented split coupling to eliminate the need for dismantling space. The full drive train can be removed with no electrical disconnection required, and the suction and discharge ports remain connected to the pipe work, getting rid of the need for dismantling lengths. moyno.com/EZstrip

Passively cooled shelter can handle 1 kW power dissipation

Intertec has designed the largest passively cooled instrumentation shelter ever constructed to house remote control and instrumentation equipment for a natural gas collection project in the Middle East. The cooling system reduces interior shelter temperatures by as much as 20?C (68?F) without electricity, enabling the instrumentation to work in desert locations, according to an Intertec press release. The shelter is made to protect SCADA systems on sites with severe environmental conditions. The cooling system can accommodate the maximum power dissipation of the equipment in the shelter – up to 1,080 watts – during the hottest times of the year, keeping the internal air temperature at or below 35?C (95?F) even when it is 55?C (131?F) outside. This shelter will be used on the coast of the Persian Gulf, where the atmosphere contains corrosive salt, chlorine, and sulfur from the natural gas and where the summer months bring high levels of UV radiation and daytime temperatures of up to 55?C in the shade. This passive cooling system works for remote locations where connection to an electricity grid is not possible; the technology is based on thermo-siphoning using water. The water circulates entirely due to natural convection – no pumps are involved -- and the process operates automatically. intertec.info

GPS tracking device earns first Zone 0 certification

The latest version of Geoforce Inc.’s GT1 Satellite GPS Tracking device received IECEx/ATEX Zone 0 certification, making it the first satellite tracking device in the world with that rating, according to a company press release. The Zone 0 classification is given to products that can operate safely for unlimited periods of time even in the most explosive environments, such as those found in the oil and gas industry. The device is designed to help operators track their assets even in remote or challenging locations with a metal housing and hermetically sealed internal electronics to protect from extreme temperatures, forces, and chemicals. Geoforce had to pass a series of reviews of its design, its manufacturing facility and quality assurance, and other business processes to earn the Zone 0 rating. The device is also certified to meet more than 40 other global standards for safety, electronics and radio compliance, and environmental compliance, the release said. geoforce.com

Enhanced sealing, uniform pins give micro connectors underwater edge

The MacArtney Underwater Technology Group released the SubConn Micro G2 connectors, which feature enhanced sealing capability and a uniform pin size and design to suit the increasingly compact design of underwater instruments, equipment, and systems. Applications for the micro connectors include uses for ROV, ocean science, defense, diving, lighting, and more, according to a company news release. The connectors are available with two to 21 contacts in the standard inline version and in bulkhead versions, while low-profile connectors are available with three, seven, and nine contacts. All connector types are available with a uniform pin size and design, and the connectors have rubber sealing on each pin and three O-rings in all-female connector sockets for water sealing. The micro connectors are manufactured from high-grade neoprene and a variety of body material options and feature a high ocean depth rating. macartney.com

Turbine meters deliver results under pressure

The High Pressure Series turbine meters from Turbines Inc. are engineered to deliver accurate measurement in high-pressure oil and gas applications. The turbine meters are built to withstand temperatures from -73?C to 149?C (-100?F to 300?F) and to provide an accuracy of ±1% over flow range, according to a press release. They can handle flow ranges between 151 liters/min and 1,514 liters/min (40 gal/min and 400 gal/min) and have a standard body construction of stainless steel, enabling the meters to deliver results under pressures up to 15,000 psig. The turbine meters can be used in areas where oil and gas metering is subject to viscous high-pressure liquid flows, such as the Permian basin, the release said. turbinesincorporated.com

Software system tracks production from wellhead to market

Accenture and SAP AG will provide a software service to help oil and gas companies improve and standardize processes, replace legacy tools, provide a single view of production across the organization, minimize uncertainty, and improve the management of production, according to an Accenture press release. The new offering, Upstream Production Operations, will run on the SAP HANA platform, providing oil and gas companies with integrated views of high volumes of complex data in real time, and Accenture will provide consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing services. The companies will provide an end-to-end system – from the initial phase of production to point of sale – which will include processes such as production forecasting, field data capture, production accounting, and deferment management. accenture.com

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