Drilling reporting software
The latest release of RIMDrill drilling information and IADC daily reporting software includes the option to measure performance characteristics of the drilling process.
Data are output in graphical format, which allows comparisons on a well by well basis for a single rig or between multiple rigs in the fleet. Data can also be used to develop metrics for benchmarking of these rig operational activities and provide support for continuous improvement programs.
Other features include identification of rigs with best practices and improved crew proficiency through increased awareness of time spent on key operations.
Source: Infostat Systems Inc., Box 214419, Sacramento, CA 95821.
New hose pump handles petrochemicals
Here’s the PetroProof pump, a high-pressure hose unit able to pump petrochemicals.
It uses a new, proprietary oil-resistant hose material that serves as an alternative to commonly used rubber with very short lifetimes.
PetroProof hoses are available for a range of pump types, including SP/10, SP/15, SP/20, and SP/25. With these hose pumps, the product does not come into contact with any metal or moving pump parts, thus suiting them for handling abrasive as well as corrosive products.
Finite element modeling (FEM) was used to design the various PetroProof hose sizes, helping to ensure performance under a range of service loads. PetroProof hoses are optimized for compression force, internal pressure, and expected lifetime.
With no valves or seals to clog, PetroProof hose pumps require minimal maintenance, the firm points out. Each peristaltic pump is an inherent metering pump with repeatability at 99.5%. Many models include integral digital drives and displays in washdown enclosures. These self-priming pumps accommodate flow rates of 0.1 µl. to 350 gpm and are durable, withstanding pressures as great as 232 psi. There are no internal universal joints, valves, dead corners, or glands to impede flow, and these pumps are reversible for back flushing lines. They can also run dry indefinitely without damage and provide as much as a 30 ft suction lift.
Source: Watson-Marlow Bredel Inc., 37 Upton Technology park, Wilmington, MA 01887-1018.
