New products

Vol. 229 No. 1

Azimuthal Deep Resistivity Sensor

The InSite ADR Azimuthal Deep Resistivity sensor from Sperry Drilling Services helps in optimizing wellbore placement, maximizing production and extending field life. The sensor combines a deep-reading geosteering sensor with a traditional multifrequency compensated resistivity sensor, providing more than 2,000 unique measurements for precise wellbore placement and accurate petrophysical analysis. Deep reading, directional and high-resolution images give early warning of approaching bed boundaries before the target zone is exited. The sensor acquires data in 32 discrete directions around the tool and at 14 different depths of investigation, up to 18 ft into the formation. This deep penetration into the surrounding rock gives very early warning of changing lithology and geologic structure. As bed dip changes along the course of a long horizontal section, the well trajectory can be corrected to run parallel with bed boundaries at a fixed distance. When crossing faults that are too small to be detected by seismic surveys, measurements from multiple depths of investigation can be used to delineate the different strata so correlation can be continued across the fault.

Sedimentary basins map

IHS Inc. announced the release of a new version of the world’s sedimentary basins map, which has been created electronically at a scale of 1:20,000,000. This third edition includes a comprehensive revision of basin outlines, with a particular enhancement of the basin limits in the western US. Basin names are exported directly from the IHS International E&P database, and detailed cultural layers taken from its cartographic databases. Precise topographic/bathymetric background is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. An extensive list of basin names is included on the map for easier reference, along with outlines and labels of major oceanic-tectonic features, such as transform faults, midoceanic ridges and subduction zones. The map is available as either a printed copy or a digital PDF. The printed map measures 6.5 × 4.8 ft.

Lean-burn engine

Cummins Inc. announced the release of the KTA19GCSLB gas-compression driver for the oil and gas market. The new engine is Cummins’ latest response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for stationary spark-ignited engines. The KTA19GCSLB will be certified to meet the 2008 NSPS regulation of 2.0-gr/hp-hr NOx, 4.0-gr/hp-hr CO and 1.0-gr/hp-hr non-methane hydrocarbons. It is rated at 420 hp (313 kW) at 1,800 rpm, and is designed for gathering and related gas-compression applications. The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition, governor and air fuel ratio controller, and utilizes many of the same internal components-such as the block, crankshaft and connecting rods- used in Cummins diesel engines.

Stereoscopic HD LCD display

Panoram Technologies has introduced its PSP 2400, a high-definition 24-in. LCD monitor that provides a passive stereo 3D solution for the desktop. The circular polarized, passive stereoscopic, LCD panel is designed for high-end desktop applications at a fraction of the cost of 3D projection systems. The monitor features 1,920 × 1,200 mono- and combined-eye resolution at a 0.27-mm dot pitch within a rugged aluminum construction. The circular polarization enables an extremely wide field of view and accommodes head tilting when viewing images. This technology eliminates the need for users to move their head to find the “sweet spot” required from most auto-stereoscopic (no glasses) 3D monitors. The viewer can stand back, sit close or accommodate more than one viewer at a time. The dual-purpose monitor can be instantly switched from 3D stereo display to a 1,920 × 1,200 24-in. computer monitor. The PSP 2400 adapts automatically to high-end graphics cards from companies like NVIDIA. The form factor offers a small footprint, allowing for easy integration with multiple-display setups. It accepts many stereo formats including frame sequential, side-field, sub-field and interlaced.

Instrumentation brochures

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions of Trumbull, Connecticut, has introduced an updated and expanded literature set detailing its line of mobile PC-based instrumentation for advanced environmental measurements. The brochures cover the full range of DirectSense products, which include instrumentation for measuring toxic gases, VOCs, air velocity, relative humidity, particulates, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, HVAC, cleanroom, energy management and fume-hood balancing parameters. The new literature provides a detailed look at the probes, PDAs, accessories, software and reporting screens the company offers. It gives technical information and specifications for each sensor and each multi-parameter probe, and also highlights the company’s WolfSense application software, which allows easy-to-read real-time display of up to 15 simultaneous environmental measurements on a mobile PC.

Marine seismic data recorder

Ultera Systems, Inc., a provider of high-performance virtual tape libraries, is now shipping the Mirage Marine Recorder (MMR), designed to meet and exceed the performance, capacity and reliability requirements of major 3D and full-wave marine seismic data-acquisition and processing operations. The MMR appears as an IBM 3590/3592 or LTO tape drive, providing plug-and-play compatibility to any data-acquisition system, and is available with either Fibrechannel or SCSI interfaces. Channel counts of existing acquisition systems can be increased to take advantage of the MMR’s increased data recording speed-150 MB/s of sustained recording compared to the 25 MB/s of existing disk-based marine recording systems. The MMR implements a virtual tape autoloader with multiple virtual tape volumes. It automatically loads the next virtual tape volume upon executing the unload command from the acquisition system so the next blank volume is instantly available. The data on the RAID is recorded in actual tape format. All recording formats are supported, including SEG-Y and SEG-D technical standards.

Non-metallic sealless pump

Fybroc has expanded its 2530 Series line of non-metallic, Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) magnet-drive pumps to include a 4 × 6 × 13 pump size. This FRP (continuous strand) thermoset construction design features a one-piece reinforced casing with no separate liners. Designed using state-of-the-art magnets, the latest silicon carbide shaft and sleeve-bearing materials, and vinyl ester with BPO-DMA cure system, or epoxy resin wetted parts, the Series 2530 provides strong corrosion resistance against acids, bleaches, caustics, solvents, seawater, brine and other difficult services. The pump is available in 10 sizes with capacities up to 1,500 gpm, heads to 400 ft, powers to 100 hp, temperatures to 200°F and working pressures to 200 psi. Self-priming models are also available with capacities up to 300 gpm and heads to 200 ft. Other features include a low-pressure FRP containment shell, pressurized bearing lubrication, closed impeller design, a separate, two-piece impeller and magnet arrangement, and ASME/ANSI B73.1 installation dimensions.

Unified software suite

Paradigm has released version 3.0 of Paradigm Sysdrill 3.0, a suite of well planning and drilling software solutions that combines powerful new modules with existing functionality in a single unified application. Version 3.0 focuses on four areas of improvement to existing industry software: functionality, efficiency, accessibility and interoperability. It features significant enhancements to existing Sysdrill technology, including: automatic well planning; advanced target definition; casing wear prediction; dual gradient modeling; temperature modeling; well control kill sheet; volume calculator; packer calculation; and DEX/WITSML interoperability.

Real-time fracture visualization

Schlumberger announced its StimMAP LIVE hydraulic fracturing diagnostics service. This new service can optimize field drilling and production plans, reduce stimulation costs and allow process changes to be made in real time. By analyzing microseismic events created during the fracturing process and automatically locating them in 3D space, the service maps the fractures while they are being created. At the heart of the service is a processing platform that automatically detects and locates microseismic events. Incorporation of this processing tool into hydraulic fracturing operations ensures identification and location of microseismic events much more quickly than hand picking, so more events can be identified more accurately during the fracturing operations.

Viscometer

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc., introduced its TT100 in-line viscometer for continuous real-time drilling fluid viscosity measurement. The instrument can perform measurements at multiple rotation speeds and shear rates, and can also be used to determine real-time annular hydraulics. The TT100 uses Couette geometry, and, when combined with a data logging system, can provide real-time yield point, plastic viscosity and apparent viscosity information, which gives customers the opportunity to view Power Law and other calculations continuously.

Rugged enclosures

Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions has announced its line of rugged enclosures for the oil and gas industry. Engineered for harsh environments, they protect computer cards and other electronics in applications such as monitoring oil drilling rigs, compiling and processing seismic data and maintaining pipelines. The enclosures shield from extreme temperatures, contaminants, moisture, vibration and radiated or emitted electrical noise. The 709 Series of air transport rack (ATR) rugged enclosures are flexible for high-power VME, VXS, VXI and CompactPCI card applications. The 500 Series of enclosures is a durable and versatile turnkey system incorporating a backplane, power and cooling system.