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Robotics/unmanned systems

Monitoring of Oil and Gas Pipelines by Use of VTOL-Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Use of unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor pipeline networks for theft and other issues is discussed.

January 12, 2016 • Francis Enejo Idachaba • Oil and Gas Facilities
On the Contradiction of Applying Rolled Threads to Bolting Exposed to Hydrogen-Bearing Environments

Hydrogen stress cracking of bolts can be a source of failure. This paper explores the risks of rolled threads in hydrogen environments.

November 10, 2015 • B. D. Craig • Oil and Gas Facilities
Peer Reviewed Papers - Overview

Overview of papers on thermal enhanced recovery, an innovative bypass pig design, hydrogen stress cracking, and dry-gas seal failure.

November 30, 2015 • Gerald Verbeek • Oil and Gas Facilities
Separation/treating

Using CFD Modeling To Evaluate Scrubber Inlet Design

Computational fluid dynamics modeling has proven promising for improving scrubber performance.

November 19, 2015 • Stephen Whitfield • Oil and Gas Facilities
Water management

Efficient Water Management Needed in Low Oil Price Market

In the current economic environment, efficient water management practices will become even more essential for companies looking to run successful hydraulic fracturing operations.

November 16, 2015 • Stephen Whitfield • Oil and Gas Facilities
Sustainability

Community Engagement Key to Public Perception of Industry

The oil and gas industry must learn to engage with local citizens better if it is to build upon its social license to operate. A joint PFC/HSE luncheon during ATCE addressed this topic.

November 1, 2015 • Stephen Whitfield • Oil and Gas Facilities
Field/project development

Project Complexity Requires Enterprise Thinking

The failure rate for megaprojects is often blamed on complexity. A dinner during ATCE asked whether there is a limit to the degree of complexity we are capable of effectively managing.

November 9, 2015 • Pam Boschee • Oil and Gas Facilities
Separation/treating

Separations Technology Technical Section Continues Success and Growth Into 2016

In its fifth year, the Separations Technology Technical Section has grown to more than 1000 members. The new section chair provides his perspective on what the future holds.

November 5, 2015 • Jimmie Riesenberg • Oil and Gas Facilities
Pipelines/flowlines/risers

Effectiveness of Bypass-Pigging Solutions in Multiphase-Flow Pipelines With Waxy Crude Oil: Evaluation and Innovative Solution

Bypass pigging has advantages over conventional approaches. Its application to multi-phase flow with high wax content crude is discussed.

November 18, 2015 • Oil and Gas Facilities
Decommissioning

Escalation in Decommissioning Costs Drives New Approaches

While decommissioning is not new, the need is accelerating, along with cost and regulatory requirements. A panel at ATCE discussed the challenges in executing decommissioning projects.

November 3, 2014 • Pam Boschee • Oil and Gas Facilities

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