New Products and Services
Optimized perforating for diversion improves proppant transport
The Engineered Perforating Solutions Division of GEODynamics, Inc., has added SandIQ Optimized Perforating for Diversion to its set of multi-stage plug-and-perf technology. The system generates optimized perforating geometry, which leads to improved proppant transport in various frac stages. Additionally, it uses continuous and consistent perforating entry points and penetration depths in wells—regardless of gun position, well casing and formation. According to GEODynamics, SandIQ improves proppant placement efficiency through the creation of a diversion ledge, in combination with a 45° formation entry ramp. Accordingly, frac sand can exit the casing with lower dynamic friction and improved coefficient of discharge. This offers completion engineers more options, when it comes to improving clusters, stages and wells.
Corrosion monitoring solutions maximize uptime
Sentry Equipment said that its redesigned Sentry Saf-T-Vise corrosion monitoring portfolio now includes a low-pressure model that is hand-inserted for 1,000 psi and below. It allows chemical engineers, as well as field technicians, to maximize production through the mitigation of materials failure in pipelines and processing equipment. It also optimizes chemical usage to aid in maximizing uptime. The line of products includes a locking collet that safely secures the shaft within the process stream, until released by the operator. The corrosion monitoring solutions protect most pressurized applications, as a variety of pressure ratings are offered. They can be mounted in any orientation needed for ease of installation and service. Additionally, extended insertion lengths of up to 20 ft make it easy to access difficult application points.
Software suite supports single- and multi-beam sonar data
Teledyne CARIS has released HIPS Essential, a lightweight subset of the HIPS and SIPS application. It includes the tools necessary to support both single-beam and multi-beam sonar data. It supports 2D and 3D visualization, and data cleaning, and provides the tools to extract contours, soundings and bathymetric surfaces. According to Teledyne CARIS, the newest edition of its flagship suite of products was designed while keeping the needs of small survey companies and small hydrographic offices in mind.
Wellsite surveillance solution offers analytics, data management
Dover Energy Automation and MOBOTIX AG have partnered in the development of a comprehensive wellsite surveillance solution. This combination integrates MOBOTIX’s suite of smart cameras and Dover Energy’s XSPOC artificial lift optimization software platform. The xVision module within Dover Energy’s XSPOC software integrates audio and video feeds from MOBOTIX’s line of smart IP cameras. The new solution provides scalability, analytics and data management. Additionally, it offers intelligent 3D motion detection, low bandwidth, high-quality image capabilities and other features, which allow personnel to execute increased levels of wellsite awareness. This reduces “windshield time” and streamlines response time to wellsite events and incidents.
www.dovercorporation.com; www.mobotix.com
Reservoir management software maximizes field potential
Emerson Automation Solutions has launched its latest reservoir management software. The Roxar Tempest 8.0 suite features additional history-matching capabilities, enhanced field productivity, due to greater simulation performance, as well as integrated workflow. The suite runs on Windows and Linux, and contains multiple improvements. It operates alongside Emerson’s reservoir modeling solutions, Roxar RMS—which provides a single, consistent interface and is used in hundreds of installations, worldwide. The system modules include fluid analysis and an economic evaluation tool. All modules can be deployed as an integrated suite with a common interface, or separately within third-party simulation workflows.
Management service improves efficiency of artificial lift systems
Schlumberger has introduced the Lift IQ production life cycle management service. The service offers monitoring, diagnostics and optimization of artificial lift systems in real time. It securely collects, transmits, evaluates and interprets data from customer wells. Comprised of four service tiers—visualization, real-time surveillance and diagnostics, well optimization, and field optimization—the service ensures the best fit for a customer’s specific needs. Schlumberger reported that a customer operating in the Permian basin reduced downtime an average 43% with the use of Lift IQ. The number of site visits and related HSE risks were reportedly reduced, as well.
System streamlines procurement of subsea component parts
L&N Scotland has launched its Synthesis system, a product and service offering aimed at reducing the many restrictions faced by subsea operators during product integration stages. The system features significant advancement in the application of small-bore tubing packages, by offering a fully commissioned package, complete with a pre-manufactured set of parts. It includes a full turnkey support package, complete with all small-bore tubing line stages in reverse fitment order, as well as with all line and assembly sequence documentation for ease of installation. According to the company, this offering provides an alternative solution to conventional methods for obtaining a complete subsea system, which often requires use of multiple suppliers.
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- What’s new in well logging and formation evaluation (April 2019)
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- ConocoPhillips’ Greg Leveille sees rapid trajectory of technical advancement continuing (February 2019)
