INTRODUCTION Virtual Flow Metering System (VFM) is gaining traction being a cost effective solution in monitoring production as compared to conducting well testing or having a multiphase flow meters (MPFM). VFM system is an alternative to physical, direct multiphase measurement. An Oil and Gas (O&G) production systems typically consist of […]
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Design Optimization of Condensate Stabilizer
INTRODUCTION As Full Well Stream (FWS) comes out of the well, it will first be separated into three phases, i.e., gas, oil and water for further processing and treatments. For crude oil/condensate, the most volatile components of FWS will be separated and stabilized to achieve the desired Reid Vapor Pressure […]
Read moreSimplification of Control System Wiring for Offshore Application
INTRODUCTION For years, connecting field devices to process control systems (PCS), safety instrumented system (SIS) and fire and gas system (FGS) has used the same technology. Typically, the traditional method is to use pair cables and multipair cable to send a signal from field to control room. Sure, there have […]
Read moreEmulsion in Subsea Pipelines & Solutions Available
During oil production, most pipelines are transporting a substantial amount of water together with crude oil and gas. The presence of water in the transporting pipeline may be due to the following: Water flowing out from the reservoir naturally. The % amount of water will become increasingly significant as the […]
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Harnessing an Unconventional Power Source from an Unexpected Region- An Environmental Solution
Power plants commonly utilize conventional fuel sources from natural gas (from production wells), coal or biofuel products to produce electricity. Who would have thought that a fuel source could also be found from a deepwater lake in Africa? This spectacular phenomenon is found at Lake Kivu, Rwanda. The lake encompasses […]
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Augmented Reality (AR) Technology – Offering Plant Operation & Maintenance Works a different perspective
Introduction Routine operation and maintenance works play the most essential part at keeping an optimized production flow and yield of an industrial plant. Correctly scheduled maintenance work ensures production system working at its expected efficient at all time as well as minimizing potential upsets. It is not uncommon for a […]
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Energy Audit- Definition, Method and Action Plans
Problem Statement There are many plants and facilities in Malaysia have been in operation for a long period of time. For instance, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Power Station in Selangor was opened in March 1987, and it is still actively in operation. If operators do not perform regular check ups […]
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Analysis of Ejector Performance using CFD
Introduction Ejectors are jet devices that uses a high-pressure fluid to entrain a lower pressure fluid, which will then be mixed and discharged at an intermediate pressure. The device is straightforward, require little to no maintenance and it does not have any moving parts making it more cost effective and […]
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Waterhammer Analysis in Industry
Introduction A waterhammer is a pressure surge created due to sudden stop and/or start of a liquid flow in a piping or pump system. It is usually resulted from abrupt change in liquid flow rate due to the sudden start or stop of pumps, or even sudden closure of valves. […]
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Pipeline Wax Management
PiPROBLEM STATEMENT Waxy crude oil extraction often comes along with wax gelling and deposition issues in the sub sea transportation pipeline. Once the fluid temperature falls below the fluid’s cloud point ( known as Wax Appearance Temperature, WAT), wax crystals begins to form and snowball if temperature persists to fall. […]
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