Operational integrity was the catch phrase at this year's Offshore Technology Conference. Depending on who you talk to, approaches to maintaining well integrity range from process and technology management to improved maintenance and control systems. One potential barrier is the trend towards unmanned deep water facilities. With no one on site to keep an eye on things, remotely operated vehicles, robots, and other human proxies will play an increasing role. Does safety always demand a human presence? The Journal of Petroleum Technology looks at the technology and risks of drilling at a distance.

The Dodge disc coupling offers industry leading torque and misalignment capability resulting in longer coupling life and improved reliability.

The Dodge disc coupling, with its wide range of capabilities, meets the API 610 specification of the oil and gas industry and can be specified into any API 610 pumping application.

PetroChem Inspection Services can help your company implement programs that meet the regulatory requirements of OSHA 1910.119 and API-recommended practices. PetroChem specializes in Mechanical Integrity inspection for piping systems, pressure vessels, tanks, and all related components to ensure their continued integrity and fitness for service. For more information, visit www.petrochemintl.com.

Franklin fabricates composite gaskets and flanges for oil and gas exploration and refining industries. Materials offered are: G10 and G11 glass epoxy, CE or L cotton phenolic, and G30- glass Polyimide tube and sheet. Material can be purchased as bolt insulating tubes or machined gaskets and flanges.

The need for IP Connectivity within oil and gas serial networks is growing rapidly and PCN's Ethernet Networking Solutions meet the demand for ubiquity of Ethernet/IP connections throughout private serial infrastructure without impacting existing serial network operations. PCN's Open standard networking systems accelerate the migration of Ethernet in critical automation and control environments.

With the growing concern about potential seismic signal effects on wildlife, any opportunity to reduce signal strength yet maintain accurate data is a good thing. This paper describes the advantages gained by running a deeper, yet smaller array. Low frequency signal strength diminishes, but there are several ways to compensate.

Not very long ago, gas producers just worried about reducing sulfur. As feedstock quality declines and environmental restrictions increase, paying more attention to minor impurities such as mercury, ammonia, and mercaptans has become more important. This overview of gas processing options is an excellent introduction to dealing with impurities while on a budget.

Controlling circulation loss is a traditional role of drilling fluids. In a fractured well, the right fluid can also help strengthen the bore, according to Drilling Contractor. Depleted and mixed pressure wells are prime candidates for these specialized fluids. Choose carefully; mud chemistry and environmental risk need to be considered too.

Does the world's fourth largest oil producer have special insight into staying competitive? In the case of Russia's Rosneft, well drilling and completion management software is a critical part of profitability. A program to optimize geosteering and side-tracking activities also adds to the bottom line, according to Rogtec Magazine.

Tubacero's product line for the upstream and midstream energy industry operations include API line pipe, heavy wall, standard line pipe, onshore, and offshore. Our products are certified by the API, ASTM, ISO 9000, NMX, and CSA norms and comply with specifications used in exploration and production (E&P).

Site contamination from generator wash-downs, scheduled maintenance, and operational service are a major concern for well operators today. Since 1993, Oil Sponge's line of fast, easy-to-use, and environmentally proactive products have been solving these key issues. Contact us today to keep your well sites in compliance and making money.

Controlling water and gas infiltration in a mixed zone reservoir is difficult, and especially so in horizontal wells. Rather than rely on passive flow control techniques, one Malaysian operator chose to build intelligence into their system. World Oil explains how a combination of flow control valves, pressure sensors, and isolation packers achieved great results.

Artificial lift solutions have progressed far beyond the days of donkey pumps, yet these workhorses are still a good choice for simple wells. The picture gets more complicated when heavy oil, high solids, and the presence of gas need to be accommodated. E&P Magazine looks at technical and economic factors affecting pump selection while a supporting video explains operation of a gas-assisted plunger lift.

Not only is it dark inside a pipeline, but GPS signal reception typically fails too. So when EngeMOVI needed to map potential corrosion sites in buried lines, they built an inertial navigation system into their inspection pig. The prototype fits a 14 in. pipe and can record up to 180-miles of data.

There are many causes of fuel storage tank fires, but lighting strikes are considered a common culprit. Overhead catenary wires provide minimal protection, and they can actually make the situation worse, according to Tank Storage Magazine. When wires interrupt and re-route a strike, secondary arcing will appear in the most unexpected places.

The L6 Series ATEX approved air operated liquid booster pumps from SC Hydraulic are the perfect solution to raise liquid pressures up to 12,500 psi in applications where electricity is not readily available and where high static pressure is required for long periods of time, such as press applications.

Meeting the world's increasing need for energy is a challenge. We offer technologies, preconfigured solutions, and applications that increase quality, safety, and profitability for your lab, while meeting the industry's stringent quality requirements. Learn more.

General Magnaplate's surface-enhancement coatings are engineered to provide metal parts and other substrates with corrosion and chemical resistance, super-hardness, and dry lubrication.

Magnaplate's international coatings services are available through a network of licensees in the Europe, Asia, and Australia. Visit us here for all facility contact details.

If you're experiencing short supply or long lead times for your heat transfer fluid call Global Heat Transfer for a point-by-point comparison of physical properties. We have product available for immediate dispatch for most applications. Our 24/7 Rapid Response team manage emergencies.

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Issued by the American Petroleum Institute, this Recommended Practice (RP) describes various types of pressure vessels, plus standards for their construction and maintenance. API RP 572 also includes reasons for inspection, causes of deterioration, frequency and methods of inspection, methods of repair, and preparation of records and reports. Safe operation is emphasized within this RP.

The American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice for the Repair and Remanufacture of Pipeline Valves, API RP 6DR, provides guidelines for maintaining valves normally used in pipeline applications. Valve types include steel ball, check, gate, and plug.

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