According to well documented oilfield industry data, 1 in 3 occurrences of equipment failures are related to types of corrosion. Corrosion is by far the most significant and troublesome mechanism in the oilfield. It results in production shut-in and loss of revenue in addition to repair and remediation costs. Learn more about these different types of corrosion and how to detect them. [Keep reading]
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This Tip of the Month endeavors to provide some current information regarding one of the most commonly applied LNG liquefaction technologies known as the APCI C3/SMR process which is present in over 40% of the worlds’ 33 existing Process Gas LNG Liquefaction Plants. [Keep reading]
This article discusses basic geologic principles, concepts and parameters that apply to the much narrower scope of petroleum. Without a comprehensive understanding of basic geological concepts and models, we cannot hope to be anything other than random in our approach to the efficient and safe development of petroleum resources. [Keep reading]
This Tip of the Month discusses hydrogen charging, process safety problems it may cause and what you can do to avoid these issues. [Keep reading]
In this Tip of the Month, you will learn more about the role of reservoir engineers, petroleum reservoir formation and occurrence, and distribution of hydrocarbon fluids in traps. [Keep reading]
Piping vibration is a major cause of concern in process plants, particularly in the oil and gas industry where the loss of containment could be catastrophic. This Tip of the Month explains the root causes of piping vibration, natural frequencies and how they may be changed using appropriate structural supports and layouts. [Keep reading]