Figure 1. It can be difficult and expensive to acquire data from remote pumping stations.
How MQTT is advancing automation and control
For industrial automation and control projects, engineers can incorporate the MQTT communications protocol to realize IIoT benefits.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Application Corner: Natural gas flow measurement: Composition matters
Jan 3rd, 2020
Industry research will increase confidence in multiphase meters.
Why traditional methods of validating multiphase flowmeters are not delivering
Dec 16th, 2019
Rawwater’s senior microbiologist Leanne Walker.
Microbiological oilfield souring and chemical treatment strategies
Oct 31st, 2019
Figure 1. Terminals can achieve zero loss with improvements in instrumentation and terminal management software. All images courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Achieving zero loss at oil and gas terminals
Sep 9th, 2019
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Safely maximizing production capacity with wireless corrosion sensors
Jul 10th, 2019
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A primer on IIoT architecture for holistic tank monitoring
Jul 8th, 2019
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OTC showcases new technology and networking opportunities for the oil and gas industry
Apr 22nd, 2019
Figure 1. Rotating buoyancy generates repeatable and predictable pipeline behavior. All images courtesy of Trelleborg Offshore
Creating safe buckling zones in deepwater oil pipelines
Apr 8th, 2019
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Developing alloy-based alternatives for oil well plugging and abandonment
Mar 25th, 2019
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Application Corner: Chemical composition of natural gas
Mar 21st, 2019
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Saint-Gobain Seals partnership to qualify polymer compounds; IndianOil selects Emerson as automation contractor; Quorum acquires Coastal Flow
Mar 18th, 2019
Figure 1. This diagram of a comprehensive tank management system illustrates the overfill protection system on the left. All the critical elements of the safety-instrumented function are included: sensor, logic solver and final control elements. All images courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions
A systemic approach to storage tank overfill protection
Today’s technologies can point out weak links when monitoring the condition of liquid storage tank safety systems.
Feb 27th, 2019
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Performing a storage tank risk assessment
Petroleum storage tanks should be ready for updates to API 2350.
Feb 8th, 2019
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API 18.2: Ensure safety while providing better level and volume measurement options
Automating level measurements keeps workers off tanks to ensure their safety while improving quality, consistency and accuracy of custody transfer measurements.
Jan 31st, 2019
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The effects of temperature and pressure on fluid density
Knowledge of the density of a fluid and its variation with temperature and pressure is vital for many flow measurement applications.
Jan 29th, 2019
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Oil & Gas News: US crude oil production up 2.2M barrels per day from 2017
U.S. crude oil production up 2.2M barrels per day from 2017; Brent and WTI crude oil end year at lower prices than they began; oil and gas pump sales increase.
Jan 22nd, 2019
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Cleansorb expands; MMEX selects BIL as EPC contractor for TX refinery; Simmons Edeco wins contract from Tonalli
Oil & Gas News: Cleansorb appoints product support scientists; MMEX Resources selects Blanchard Industrial as EPC contractor for West Texas refinery; Tonalli Energia awards Mexico drilling contract to Simmons Edeco.
Dec 4th, 2018
WirelessHART gas detector mounted on a separation unit skid at a natural gas well pad. All images courtesy of United Electric Controls
Reducing methane emissions from natural gas
Developments in leak detection address traditional challenges to keep methane out of the atmosphere.
Nov 27th, 2018
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Making deepwater development profitable again
Subsea chemical storage and injection units designed with adjustable buoyancy provide operational flexibility and lower costs for deepwater development.
Oct 23rd, 2018
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Oil & Gas News: US net natural gas exports in first half of 2018 doubled 2017 average
From January to June 2018, net natural gas exports in the U.S. average 0.87 Bcf/d, which more than doubled the average daily net exports during all of 2017.
Oct 23rd, 2018
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Oil & Gas News: Mexico pipeline expansions drive US natural gas exports
By the end of 2018, six major pipelines are planned to open in Mexico, furthering the country’s plan for expansion of its natural gas infrastructure.
Sep 5th, 2018
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Oil & Gas News: US refineries hit record levels; Subsea tiebacks popular in North Sea
The levels have not been seen since Aug. 25, 2017, a week before Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast.
Aug 15th, 2018
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Oil and Gas News: Declining fossil fuels still dominate; China importing more US oil
Fossil fuels made up the lowest share of total U.S. energy consumption since 1902.
Jul 18th, 2018
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Virtual multiphase flowmeters for oil and gas operations
Software’s analytical models can substitute physical equipment.
Jul 16th, 2018
Specialized solutions in high-temperature-compatible materials are required for unconventional well environments. All graphics courtesy of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Subsea sealing technology for unconventional wells
Oil field operators have an even greater requirement for groundbreaking containment methods in unconventional subsea wells.
Jun 25th, 2018