Why an Industrial Fluid System’s Routing Matters More in Alberta, Canada
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Jun 03, 2021 @ 08:06 AM
When designing facility layouts for oil and gas operations and petrochemical refineries, it is critical to consider industrial fluid systems’ routing, especially in locations like Alberta, Canada. Wit …
Managing an Industrial Fluid System’s Flow Efficiency in Colder Weather
by Thomas Webster on Tue, May 25, 2021 @ 14:05 PM
Buffer and barrier seal support plans are required for dual seals to operate. Dual mechanical seals have become more prevalent in pumping equipment to maintain higher safety and reliability standards …
How Reliability for SAGD in Alberta Can Be Improved—And Lessons for Other Remote Operations
by Thomas Webster on Thu, May 20, 2021 @ 14:05 PM
Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) is an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology that utilizes a pair of stacked horizontal wells to recover bitumen from oil sands. Hot steam is produced in a boile …
Why a Seal Support System Water Flush Plan Matters
by Thomas Webster on Tue, May 18, 2021 @ 09:05 AM
Flush plans aim to maintain proper lubrication, temperature, pressure, and solids management by circulating fluid to or from a seal. A suitable flush plan should create an optimal working environment …
Why Your Seal Support System’s Quality Matters—Especially in Critical Applications
by Thomas Webster on Tue, May 04, 2021 @ 10:05 AM
When rotating equipment fails, the number one culprit is often the mechanical seal. In fact, mechanical seals make up for almost 40% of pump failure causes. Additionally, mechanical seals account for …