Oil field production data management update released
A new version of the oil field work station/client server (TOW/cs) production data management system enables streamlined work flows through the provision of zone-level allocation, enhanced data import and export capabilities, and customizable user desktops. TOW/cs aids production data capture, allocation, retrieval, and analysis.
In addition to zone-level allocation and providing support for streamlined user work flows, the new release also incorporates migration to the latest Microsoft Windows 32-bit architecture. Zone-level allocation provides TOW/cs users the capability to assign total volumes of produced oil, gas, and water to individual producing layers, enabling reservoir engineers proactively to manage their assets.
Source: Landmark Graphics Corp., 2101 City West Blvd., Houston, TX 77042-2827.
New HART loop interface module
With no additional process penetrations or wiring, the new HIM smart HART loop interface and monitor allows up to three additional analog process measurements from smart HART multivariable mass flow, level, pressure, and pH transmitters.
For a multivariable mass flow transmitter, this may include pressure, differential pressure, process temperature, flow rate, flow total, and sensor temperature.
Using the HART digital data that rides on the 4-20 ma wires, the HIM breaks out up to three 4-20 ma signals representing any combination of a smart multivariable transmitter's primary, second, third, or fourth measurement variables so they can be used by analog control systems, such as a DCS or PLC.
Dual alarm trip outputs can be individually configured to warn of high or low process conditions. They can also be set to alert the user if the monitored device or the HART monitor itself is in a fault condition.
This includes use of the HART protocol's status bits to indicate a smart transmitter cold start, field device malfunction, or that the primary variable analog output is fixed, saturated, or out of limits.
The unit sets up quickly and easily using this firm's single window configuration software equipped with HelpMap, a searchable web-based help system that guides the user from hookup to startup.
The compact, DIN-rail mount module installs on a rail in the control room, or in rugged field conditions in the company's metal R-BOX field-mount enclosure.
Source: Moore Industries-International Inc., 16650 Schoenborn St., North Hills, CA 91343.
Free data cover oil firm's capabilities
This company's full range of products is discussed in a new brochure, offered free for the asking.
Its products cover applications onshore and off: data-acquisition cables, umbilicals, submersible equipment, topside cables, energy cables, local area networks, optical fiber backbones, accessories, wellhead power, and control cables.
Source: Nexans, 16 rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris, France.
New flange armor device
This new flange armor device consists of a highly visible chain of precision designed components that link together to fit flanges of various sizes. It protects personnel from the risk of accidental or unauthorized discharges from pipework and acts as an effective defense against inadvertent procedural errors, deliberate violations, and vandalism.
By securely enclosing a flange, the armor helps ensure that disassembly of valves and pipework can only be carried out by authorized personnel following a complete isolation and venting procedure.
Constructed in 316 stainless steel and finished in a highly visible, bright yellow polyester resin coat, the links of the armor create a flexible assembly that loops around a flange. It is completed by a connecting link incorporating a padlocking facility, securing the device in place and preventing unauthorized removal.
By simply adding or removing links, the armor can accommodate all flange sizes from DN50 upwards. Links are also available in different widths for larger flange sizes.
Source: Castell Iso-Lok, Castell Bldg., 217 Kingsbury Rd., London NW9 9PQ, UK.
Two new catalysts developed
Two new catalysts available from this firm have been developed in conjunction with South Korea's SK Corp.
ART-11 catalyst is used in a new advanced reformate upgrading technology process, which converts surplus reformate directly into valuable benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX), and LPG. The process bypasses the solvent extraction unit normally used to extract BTX from reformate, debottlenecking the production of BTX used as petrochemical feedstock.
ATA-11 catalyst has been developed for an advanced transalkylation process that converts heavy C9+ aromatics to BTX. These byproducts, usually used as gasoline blending stock, may be transalkylated with toluene over the new catalyst to increase xylene production. The lower value heavy aromatics are thus upgraded to more valuable petrochemical feedstock.
Both new catalysts are based on noble-metal promoted zeolites manufactured specifically for the new processes. Both have been tested and have been in commercial operation in SK's Ulsan, South Korea, 817,000 b/cd refinery for more than 2 years.
Source: Zeolyst International, Box 830, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0830.
