Seismic data processing package upgraded
GeovecteurPlus 7.1 is the latest annual upgrade of this firm's seismic data processing package. Improvements include redesigned user interfaces, enhanced speeds, and the addition of new geophysical algorithms.
A new feature is a user toolbox to help simplify integrated access to work station based interpretive tools such as velocity picking, prestack processing, and stratigraphic inversion.
A new user tool, Matcalc, helps make wavelet processing as simple as using a hand-held calculator, the company says.
Processing turnaround has been reduced by the inclusion of the GeoWork tool, which automates standard job building and submission sequences in a graphical setting. Also the performance of major number crunching applications has been optimized; for example, the processing time of prestack depth migration has been reduced by 40%.
The core seismic data processing suite has been enhanced with 17 new processing modules, and upgrades have been made to many existing modules including statics, deconvolution, filtering, antimultiples, velocity, and migration.
GeovecteurPlus runs on all current IBM, SGI, Sun, and HP.
Source: Cie. Generale de Geophysique, Data Processing & Reservoir Services Div., 1 rue Leon Migaux, 91341 Massy, France.
Lighting system
The IQL lighting system is available for use in oil, gas, chemical, and petrochemical operations. These lighting fixtures are available in explosionproof, weatherproof styles.
All the fixtures in the IQL range have a maintenance-free period of 100,000 hr.
Source: IMT BV De Strobbel 5, 4171 BS Herwijnen, Postbus 15, 4170 AA Herwijnen, The Netherlands.
Motors offer protection for oil field and chemical uses
An enhanced range of three-phase motors for chemical process applications offers versions exceeding the efficiency standards of the IEEE 841 specification. These premium-efficiency motors offer protection to ensure reliability in severe duty conditions.
A selection of IEEE 841-compliant three-phase motors, with power outputs of 0.7-300 kw (1-400 HP), is available from stock in two, four, and six pole speeds. The features that have been added to these motors to enhance their reliability include the use of ISR inverter spike-resistant wire and an Inpro/Seal fitted to the drive and fan ends of the shaft. This form of seal offers a two-part labyrinth that retains bearing lubricants on one side and ejects contamination at the other by means of centrifugal force and gravity.
Other standard features of IEEE 841 motors-and their ruggedized motor range for chemical processing uses-include a 1.15 service factor; a Class B (or lower) temperature rise with Class F insulation system; cast iron frames, end plates, conduit boxes, and fan covers; two-part epoxy primer and paint finishes; and special foot flatness and shaft run-out tolerances.
Source: Baldor Optimised Control Ltd., 178-180 Hotwell Rd., Bristol BS8 4RP, England.
Dynamic simulation software
The Microsoft Windows NT-based Shadow Plant dynamic simulation software helps train manufacturing plant operators as well as assist with evaluation activities to improve plant performance in downstream operations.
The Shadow Plant software system provides realism and student interaction capabilities.
The product creates a computerized replica of an existing plant, thereby helping to improve operator training and evaluation effectiveness, the company says. While it offers a way to train operators to eliminate incidents and optimize plant performance, the software can also be used to evaluate operating scenarios, check process designs, and validate regulatory and advanced control configurations.
Source: Honeywell, c/o AdTrack, Box 3181, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406.
Oil data management
A new web-based land and offshore petroleum data information management system (PDIMS) is located on the worldwide web at http://www. pdims.com.
The business application houses large data sets of public as well as this firm's proprietary information, including well, platform, pipeline, lease, and historical information. There is currently a Louisiana and offshore Gulf of Mexico data set in the PDIMS application.
Source: C&C Technologies Inc., 730 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508.
