Understanding Regulator Performance (New Video, Resource Collection)
by Katie Reid on Mon, Nov 07, 2022 @ 08:11 AM
In May we wrote about how regulator selection is crucial to achieving the performance you want in your system or your process. Today we focus on factors affecting regulator performance after installat …
When Tube Fitting Material Should Not Match Tubing Material (Part 2)
by Katie Reid on Mon, Oct 31, 2022 @ 10:10 AM
How do you know which material of fittings and ferrules to choose with your tubing?
Modifying a Mechanical Seal Support Assembly Drawing to Fit Your Alberta Facility
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Oct 06, 2022 @ 09:10 AM
Installing a safe and reliable mechanical seal support system is not an easy feat. The mechanical seal support system regulates the fluid system environment to set process conditions, ensuring process …
Fugitive Emissions Abatement: Fabrication, Components, and Field Advisory
by Thomas Webster on Wed, Sep 28, 2022 @ 08:09 AM
Fugitive emissions are one of the biggest issues for Canada’s oil and gas sector. In 2020, the industry accounted for almost 36.4% of the country’s total methane emissions. And, what makes these emiss …
SAGD Blowdown: Ensuring Your Sampling Systems Help Optimize Production Costs
by Thomas Webster on Wed, Sep 21, 2022 @ 08:09 AM
With 80% of Alberta’s oil sands buried 150 meters to 450 meters deep on average, steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) is the trusted method for heavy crude oil and bitumen recovery. High-temperature …
Determining a Seal Support System’s Quality Before Purchase
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Sep 15, 2022 @ 09:09 AM
What makes a high-quality seal support system? In a basic sense, we may link the quality of a seal support system to its ability to provide the ideal condition for lubrication and cooling at the seal …