New regulators work in harsh environments
The new Type 350SS stainless steel filter regulator and the Type 360SS stainless steel regulator are designed to stand up to the harshest environments yet provide accurate pressure regulation.
The 316 stainless steel housing and filter assemblies and the fluorocarbon diaphragm construction make the Type 350/360SS series compatible with sour gas and adaptable to offshore environments.
Meeting all NACE standard MR-0175 requirements for corrosive resistance, the series also provides accurate and repeatable control of gas pressure.
To maximize performance, oversized valving helps the regulators achieve high flow rates with minimal pressure drop. A tapped exhaust port permits remote venting of hazardous gases. Air consumption rate is 4 scfh (0.1 cu m/hr).
Units are designed to provide instrument quality air to valves, pneumatic controllers, transmitters, transducers, valve positioners, air cylinders, and a range of pneumatic control systems. Applications include petrochemical processing onshore and offshore.
There is a choice of four ranges that provides outputs of up to 150 psig. Maximum supply pressure is 290 psig.
Source: ControlAir Inc., 8 Columbia Drive, Amherst, NH 03031.
New subsea well intervention system
A new subsea well intervention system (SWIS) is designed to cut the costs traditionally associated with the operation.
The system focuses on wireline and slick line work and can be deployed from most vessels, including low-cost barges, diving, or remotely operated vehicle support vessels.
The system, which is 41/16 in. ID and is rated to 5,000 psi, is designed to perform interventions and well abandonments using braided or slick line tool deployment.
The triple BOP consists of blind and shear valves capable of accommodating slick line and up to 3/16 in. braided line. The lubricator sections can accommodate tools as long as 40 ft.
By using a support vessel rather than a drilling rig or a jack up, SWIS presents another level of safety for personnel than has previously been available—at a lower cost, the company points out. SWIS also adds value to operators because it allows them to maximize well potential through intervention. Vessels can also go out and conduct well repairs, thus minimizing downtime and lost production.
Source: UWG Group, Chalk Hill House, 19 Rosary Rd., Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1SZ, UK.
System desined to enhance oil field security
NRG-Secure is designed to enhance security capabilities for oil and gas industry operations.
The system can be deployed in any location regardless of available communications capabilities or other environmental concerns.
The system utilizes video recognition capabilities that are automatically controlled. The product performs multiple analysis operations in real time, such as license plate recognition, facial capture, and can be programmed to detect process violations. The incorporation of the work flow management module will automatically lock down sensitive areas when an intrusion occurs.
Access to information is via internet utilizing any standard browser technology such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. NRG-Secure protects the information with security features such as encryption, fire walls, and access lists, and can utilize higher levels of security via Virtual Private Networks so that data cannot be compromised and therefore used to prosecute perpetrators. All information is instantly available to any location in the world from any location in the world via internet.
NRG-Energy provides proactive warning information if your energy facilities are intruded without having to be constantly monitored by on call personnel. Personnel are notified when attention is required, allowing them to perform other duties while NRG-Secure safeguards the production facility.
The system manages information with a state-of-the-art data warehouse, which provides:
- Automated alarm generation.
- Individual alarm thresholds with multiple levels per access point.
- Automated notification and escalation policy.
- Access control reports that include length of stay and failed accesses.
- Custom reports as desired by the end user.
Source: Global Vision Solutions LLC, 617 17th St., Suite 1450, Denver, CO 80293.
Software updates 3D well planning
GeoProbe 2.7, the latest version of a visualization and interpretation software for rapid prospect generation and well planning, is available.
This release promises to deliver integration for 3D well planning and advanced autotracking, the company says.
Each new feature in this release is designed to create greater efficiency, accuracy, and analytic capability for the interpreter, the firm says. As with earlier releases, this one helps interpreters reduce prospect risk by allowing them to spend more time on comprehensive reservoir analysis rather than on the mechanics of traditional line-by-line type interpretation.
New capabilities include ezTracker for fast, accurate trace-based interactive autotracking and Wellbore Planner Connect to support integrated well planning using Landmark Graphic Corp.'s Wellbore Planner. GeoProbe 2.7 also includes the ability to view 2D seismic lines in addition to ezSurface and ezFault technology. GeoProbe is available for PC/Linux and SGI/Irix visualization solutions.
Source: Magic Earth Inc., c/o Landmark Graphics Corp., Box 42806, Houston, TX 77242.
