Module provides instantaneous totals of gas flow rates

Spurred by the growth of hydraulic fracturing within the U.S., flare gas regulations have become tighter, requiring companies to more closely monitor the total flow of gas on their sites. SignalFire Telemetry has introduced the Totalizer Module to work with analog or digital flowmeters to provide instantaneous total and daily flow information of gas, a product announcement said. The analog output from the flowmeter (4 mA to 20 mA or 1 v to 5 v) is integrated over a contract period (configurable 24 hours), and the total for the day is archived. With a built-in user-configurable real-time clock, the wireless module stores the last 30 daily total flows. Data can be accessed wirelessly when connected to the SignalFire Modbus-in-a-Stick or locally over an RS-485 Modbus RTU connection. The Totalizer offers digital input interface (6-v to 36-v direct current), very low power consumption, relay output for local control and DIN rail mount with pluggable screw terminal blocks. signal-fire.com

Tool detection alarm reduces risk of damage

Severn Subsea Technologies has developed Zone 0-rated tool detection sensor technology to reduce the risk of damage to the riser assembly during drilling and intervention operations as the tool string is recovered to the surface. The Tool Detection Alarm (TDA) offers a safer method of locating the tool string than visual methods alone, according to a press release. It locates the position of the tool and sounds an alarm, alerting the winch operator to take action to prevent the tool string from hitting the riser seal head. The portable, battery-powered TDA provides an extra layer of protection, minimizing the risk of damage to completion equipment and potential loss of the tool string down the well. The whole system, including the control box and rechargeable battery, is ATEX- and IECEx-certified intrinsically safe equipment for use in Zone 0 gas environments. severnst.com

Mini frack tank meets needs of smaller projects, space limitations

The 10K Mini Frac Tank from Environmental Tank & Container was designed for drilling projects that do not require the capacity of a full-size frack tank or for companies that have space limitations that do not allow for full-size frack tanks on their pads. Rather than laying out extra capital for unnecessary capacity or trying to accommodate a full-sized frack tank into a limited amount of space, companies can use the mini frack tank. ETC’s standard mini frack tank has a capacity of 37,874 l (10,000 gal), but 31,797-l and 18,927-l (8,400-gal and 5,000-gal) models also are available. The tank is constructed from 1⁄4-in. corrugated steel walls and has a v-bottom floor for easy cleanout, a press release said. The standard 37,874-l tank measures 2.6 m (8.5 ft) wide, 7.3 m (24 ft) long, and 2.9 m (9.5 ft) high. The tank also is available in open-top and flowback designs. etctank.com

Analytical platform expands data visualization options

PetroDE, the petroleum decision engine, has released a major update that expands the number of basemap layers available to users to nine. Rather than the single Google Earth layer used in earlier versions, PetroDE 5.0 allows users to choose the basemap that best allows them to visualize their data, the company said in a product announcement. Esri World Topography becomes the default basemap, but users may also select Esri USA Topography, Esri World Imagery, two Open Data Commons maps including OpenStreetMap, and three Google Maps options. PetroDE then adds data from providers such as IHS and Drillinginfo, state and federal agencies, and client-proprietary systems. Geophysicist Alan Lindsey founded PetroDE out of frustration with the time required to load and analyze data to evaluate resource plays. PetroDE 5.0 allows users to locate and map as many as 2,000 API well numbers in a single search by simply copying the APIs from another application and pasting them into PetroDE, provides an easier interface for working with data from closely spaced wells and offers easier-to-use scroll and zoom functions and map scale information. According to the product announcement, beta testers of the new release report that information PetroDE displays in 30 seconds can take 30 minutes to retrieve and display using traditional methods. petrode.com

Software package gives accurate geological inversion results

Ikon Science launched Ji-Fi, a new technology for joint impedance and facies inversion. Ji-Fi is a geological inversion software package that offers a simplified preparation of the inversion process and a rule-based logic to model reservoir geology from seismic, a press release said. Ji-Fi has been designed to be easy to learn, use and run and offers accurate results as well as time savings for exploration projects, field development planning and drilling decisions. The key value-creating subsurface workflows for E&P are those integrating wells, seismic data and other information into geopredictive models to improve exploration success, increase reservoir recovery and reduce drilling risks and costs. They are all critically dependent on geological and rock property models that are a faithful depiction of the subsurface. Ji-Fi aims to deliver accurate geological rock and hydrocarbon properties and rock types while simplifying both the preparation work and the quality-control tasks. It is based on the scientific principle of Bayesian updating, tied via the power of RokDoc with modern optimization methods, seismic and rock physics. Ji-Fi has been developed over the past five years, latterly under an exclusive sponsorship arrangement with Tullow Oil. ikonscience.com

Filtration unit improves uptime, reduces rig costs

Pro-T unveiled The Commander, a filtration unit for high-flow, high-capacity subsea deepwater completions engineered to maximize uptime and reduce rig costs, according to a product announcement. The unit features flow rates of 30 bbl/min and a configuration of proprietary pumps, valves, piping and hosing. These stackable filtration units give operators better use of rig space while still considering safety as each unit has handrails and other safety features. Other features include tanks and pipework constructed of stainless steel, stainless steel jumper lines used in stacked position, stainless dual-pod unit designed on skid for compactness and safety, graduated barrel markers, integrated 6-in. diesel pump and integrated hose basket. pro-t.com

Conductor cementing support system delivers rig time savings

Claxton Engineering Services Ltd., an Acteon company, has developed a new conductor cementing support system (CCSS) that has typically saved 12 to 18 hours of rig time per conductor waiting for cement to cure, a press release said. Recently, it has become increasingly common for operators to install a jacket and batch-set the platform conductors so that the topsides can be installed at a later date. The operator brings a rig over the jacket and uses it to run a conductor and then to hold the conductor in place while the cement cures—a process that typically takes 12 to 18 hours. The Claxton CCSS secures the conductor with a hydraulic jack-and-clamp mechanism that holds the weight of the conductor while the cement cures. This means that the rig no longer has to hold each conductor and can therefore move to the next slot and begin running another conductor. The CCSS has a holding capacity of 135 mt to 160 mt and is suitable for conductor diameters of 24 in. to 30 in. but can be scaled to any conductor size on request. The system’s compact design allows it to be repositioned easily without a crane, and it splits in half, enabling operators to run the conductor before or after the CCSS is in place. claxtonengineering.com