Government meets with oil and gas council for cybersecurity initiative
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) met with the Oil and Natural Gas Sector Coordinating Council to discuss a strategic approach to secure pipelines and other critical oil & gas infrastructure.
High-performance materials support optimal metal end cap seals
Elastomers are tested for suitability, addressing potential challenges ranging from high temperatures to corrosive fluids and high pressures
Upgrade from pump packing to mechanical seals
Sealing conserves water, improves energy efficiency, and minimizes environmental impact.
Bring IIoT capabilities to refineries and process plants
The first step to bringing fieldbus networking and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) into process manufacturing plants and refineries may be changing device-level networking practices.
Cloud-connected condition monitoring solution
SDT340, together with UAS4.0, is a cloud connected condition monitoring solution that combines the power of ultrasound, vibration, temperature, and RPM in one diagnostic package.
Chemical Injection Monitoring and Control
This white paper explains how a properly managed chemical automation program ensures that there is enough chemical in the tank at all times.
Process Sampling 101: Five Things to Know When Sampling in Hydrocarbon Processing
Process sampling is integral to hydrocarbon processing, providing visibility into product quality, identifying corrosion and helping ensure process integrity.
Digital twin collaboration advances brownfield process operations management
Siemens and Bentley's collaboration of PlantSight links the design/build and operate/maintain aspects of oil and gas assets and other brownfield applications.
Growing role of human/machine interaction in risk management
A risk management evaluation for safety-critical equipment (SCE), including use of a risk matrix, is fundamental to controlling operating hazards, but even proven industry hazard determination templates won’t work with outdated data.
Technology improvements driving down Permian Basin oil production costs
Oil production in the Permian Basin has nearly doubled since early 2016 thanks to technology improvements and there are no signs of slowdown in the short- or long-term.